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Hayde Bluegrass Orchestra touring the UK this week

The Hayde Bluegrass Orchestra (from Norway) will be performing at the following locations :

Wed 2nd November – Bristol – Hen and Chicken

Thu 3rd November – London – Bush Hall

Sat 5th November – Leeds – Mill Hill Chapel

Webmaster October 31, 2022 Uncategorized

Bluegrass returns to the Grove

After a few years absence, following the ending of the long running Leeds Bluegrass Club, bluegrass has returned to the Grove In in Holbeck, Leeds, with the formation of a regular session on the first Thursday of the month. Full details are in our Sessions page – there is also a Facebook page at Bluegrass at the Grove | Facebook

Webmaster October 24, 2022October 24, 2022 Uncategorized

New sessions in the Midlands and Gloustershire

We have received details of three new sessions.

  • The Avon lounge Bar, 37 Rother Street, Stratford-upon Avon, CV37 6LP on the 2nd Tuesday of the month
  • The Red Lion, Market Place, Evesham, WR11 4RW on the 3rd Tuesday of the month.
  • The White Horse Inn, Soudley, Cinderford, GL14 2UA on the 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month.

For more details see the Sessions page here.

Webmaster September 22, 2022September 26, 2022 Uncategorized

Successful inaugural festival in Portugal

Trafaria Bluegrass – Festival by the River – was the first ever bluegrass festival held in Portugal and took place between 9th and 11th of September. Click here to see a full review submitted by the organisers.

Webmaster September 22, 2022 Uncategorized
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Useful information on current restrictions can be found on the Musician’s Union website

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The BBMA is a not for profit organisation run by elected volunteers that supports professional and amateur bluegrass artists and bands; providing marketing and tour support – together with information about UK festivals, luthiers and learning events.

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