International Jazz Banjo Newsletter

With the 2008 MBF on October 18th it's our 10th anniversary and we are currently working on the programme.
FREE ‘PRIZE BANJO’ DRAW
Yet again our stalwart sponsor EAGLE MUSIC SHOP are donating a ‘Banjo & Gig bag’ for our Free Prize Banjo Draw. The draw will be made at the end of the Concert and presented to the winning ticket holder in person only (not a representative). If the winning ticket holder is not in attendance, the prize will be re-drawn.
If you have any wishes for a workshop on any particular style, technique or with any particular tutor then please let us know asap and we will see what can be arranged.
MBF 06 CDs
The last few CDs of last years Concerts are available from Reg Stranks at £8.45 including p&p
WEB SITE
The domain "www.midlandbanjofest.com" has recently been registered and will become our new home over the next few months. The current domains will remain active until the new site is ready when you will be automatically transferred there.
GRAND BANJO BASH
Those of you in attendance at the end of last year's Concert will remember that we finished with a Grand Banjo Bash. Building on this success we have now decided to make this a permanent fixture. We are increasing it to three tunes: Five Foot Two, Bill Bailey and When the Saints. Bring your banjos, everybody joins in!
The general plan is to have the majority of the banjo playing the backing, our professionals: Howard Shepherd, David Price, Dave Thompson and Ray Bernard will add their style and expertise in chord/melody throwing it backwards and forwards between them.

TRADE STANDS
Once again we welcome our trade stand guests, the fee is again £10.00 per table. Please contact Reg Stranks (reg@regstranks.wanadoo.co.uk) to reserve your table a.s.a.p as we understand that last year trade was quite brisk and tables may be at a premium.
AND FINALLY...
Don't forget to book your rooms at the Bretby Conference Centre, prices still as last year, +44 (0)1283 553440. or click here to link to their web site.
The Bretby Conference Centre is of a very comfortable 4star standard with a full service of hot & cold snacks, hot meals, licensed bar, hot & cold soft drinks all prepared by quality Chef’s. In addition there is adjoining accommodation, £45 single, £54 (double or twin) room cost (£27 each for those prepared to share inclusive of full English breakfast & VAT. The Conference Centre is situated 3 miles South of Burton on Trent,Staffordshire within the Bretby Business Park in the village of Bretby,on the A511 Ashby Road, a short taxi ride from Burton on Trent railway station. Hull Ferry docks approx., 108 miles (170 km) with good motorway connections. East Midlands airport approx., 15 miles (24 km).

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