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The British Paraorchestra headlining Fast Forward Music Festival

The British Paraorchestra headlining Fast Forward Music Festival

The Fast Forward Music Festival is an ambitious new event spearheading Bristol Music Trust’s new ambition for accessible music making.

Charles Hazlewood’s pioneering British Paraorchestra head up this momentous festival as they continue to shift perceptions of disability by giving disabled musicians a platform to perform and excel at the highest level. Formed in 2012 the orchestra memorably performed at the London Paralympic Games closing ceremony with Coldplay.

As well as the Paraorchestra the festival will feature performances from the Inner Vision Orchestra and the best Open Youth Ensembles in the South West.

Performances:

Thursday 2 July, Colston Hall

13.00 - 16.00 Paraorchestra open rehearsal

Friday 3 July, Colston Hall

19.30 Paraorchestra & Southbank Sinfonia Concert