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Isle Of Wight Brass Bands Team Up In Support Of Ukraine

Three Isle of Wight brass bands will join forces for a special concert to raise funds for the people of Ukraine.

Abbey Brass, Cowes Concert Band and Vectis Brass present Brass For Ukraine on Sunday May 1 at Christ the King College in Newport from 2.30pm.

Event organiser, Andy Norman, musical director of Cowes Concert Band, said:

“Everyone has been horrified by recent events in Ukraine. I had the pleasure of working with young, professional brass players in Odessa in 2013 and it is awful to think their instruments have now been traded for weapons.

"We hope to put on an afternoon of entertaining music suitable for all the family.”

Each of the bands will perform a 30-minute programme of music to suit all tastes. They will combine for a massed band finale, playing the Ukrainian national anthem.

The corps of drums of Medina Marching Band are special guests and will show off their talents in a five-minute display. The event also sees the debut performance of the newly formed Vectis Brass training ensemble.

Admission is free but donations will go to IW MAD-Aid, the charity sending aid to hospitals in Ukraine and Moldova to help refugees.

There will also be refreshments and a raffle.

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