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Artist: 3D Email: Website: Description: Chris, Julie and Nick Dewhurst (aka ‘3D’) are delighted to be returning to Chippenham for a second year, this time to lead the musicians’ workshops as well as playing for dance events. Over the years they have played for many different genres of social dance, and they particularly enjoy mixed programme events which encompass a range of styles. ‘3D’ are well known for their highly ‘danceable’ music, and with Julie and Chris on accordions and their son Nick on percussion, you can expect a few musical fireworks too – especially when the trumpet makes an occasional appearance! (Nick is now studying jazz trumpet at the Birmingham Conservatoire). The band’s latest project is ‘Brass Tracks’, a recording of favourites from the Dancing Masters, both old & new, featuring Nick on trumpet & flugelhorn, and Chris on accordion & piano. They expect this to be ready in the autumn (ask them for more details), but in the meantime, 3D’s earlier recordings ‘New Dimensions’ and ‘Crossing Borders’ are still available, along with re-releases of ‘Take Two’, and ‘Playford Pops’ - launched at Chippenham in 1997. Drawing on their experience, Chris, Julie and Nick are looking forward to sharing some of their insights & ‘top tips’ with musicians, leading up to a grand performance by the ‘Festival Orchestra’ on Monday. Bring along your instruments, bags of enthusiasm, and join in the fun!

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