Category: ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ WM
Date: 27.04.2006
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Bank Holiday has never been so much fun - ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ WM is joining forces with Brindleyplace and The Mailbox to host a musical extravaganza from noon to 5.00pm on Monday 1 May 2006.
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In Brindleyplace there will be a host of live music on the main stage, with everything from gospel to steel pans and Anglo Cuban Rhythm to rock.
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Chinese Lion Dancers and belly dancers will also be entertaining the crowd.
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Test your soccer skills with Birmingham City Football Club or visit the arts market while the kids use up their energy on the bouncy castle.
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There's even more live music at The Water's Edge to keep you entertained while you settle down for some refreshments.
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Throughout The Mailbox entertainment continues, with live music at three different locations, plus balloon modellers, face painters and stilt walkers keeping everyone in the Bank Holiday mood.
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If you get peckish, visit Café Moulin Rouge and sample free cheese and wine, presented by can-can dancers and showgirls.
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In the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Public Space, there's your chance to discover your hidden musical talents in free workshops for all ages with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.
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Come and meet ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ WM presenters Danny Kelly, Daz Hale, Nikki Tapper and Jenny Wilkes, and look out for Loyd Williams who will be reporting live from the event throughout the afternoon.
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You can also find out about the new ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Birmingham TV service - and you might even end up on the telly!
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Organiser Jenny Wilkes said: "It's a great free family day out which has been really successful in the past and a good way of showcasing some of our local musical and dancing talent."
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To find out more about Mad about Music contact WM Action on 08453 030 030.
Listen Live to ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ WM on 95.6 FM, DAB digital radio
and on bbc.co.uk/wm.
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ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Birmingham Press Office
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