Swindon Music Festival celebrating legacy of music

Christ Church, Swindon <i>(Image: SIMON WARD PHOTOGRAPHY)</i>
Christ Church, Swindon (Image: SIMON WARD PHOTOGRAPHY)
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The 117th Swindon Music Festival will get under way on Friday, March 20 at 6pm at Christ Church, featuring brass, senior vocal, and choir classes.

The celebration of music will then continue at the Arts Centre for five days of varied performances on March 21, 24, 25, 27, and 28.

A spokesman for the festival said: "We would love as many people as possible to come along to as many sessions as they are able.

"Their support for the Festival’s talented performers will be greatly appreciated."

Each day will include three sessions at 9am, 1.30pm, and 6.30pm, covering a broad range of musical disciplines including guitars, woodwind, strings, piano, and vocals.

For further information, including ticket prices, visit www.swindonmusicfestival.co.uk or contact the festival secretary, Yvonne Walker, at 07710243302.

The festival will conclude with a finale on the evening of Saturday, March 28.

Organisers said they are committed to securing the highest-quality adjudicators, with Kay Tucker, Caroline Diffley, and Maria Jagusz set to lend their expertise this year.

The Swindon Music Festival welcomes performers of all ages and encourages the public to come along and support the talent on display.

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