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51st State Band – 360 degree video (1)

Check out our latest 360 degree video! If you're watching on a smartphone you can move around to watch from literally any angle, and if you're watching on a computer, just click and drag the mouse to change the viewing angle. The original video was filmed in 8K so if you have a really good internet connection, feel free to click the "cog" icon at the bottom right of the video player to increase to the maximum possible quality setting. The 51st State Band represents the spirit of World Heart Beat Music Academy, bringing young musicians of all ages, backgrounds and abilities together to learn and play in a band where every member is a vital part of a complete whole. Their annual concert at Putney Arts Theatre was a chance for the band to truly shine and showcased the variety, energy and dedication that students of the World Heart Beat Music Academy thrive on. Over the years they've have had some incredible guests; giving their young musicians the opportunity to play alongside renowned musicians who inspire them and our audience. http://www.worldheartbeat.org @whbeat

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51st State Band at Putney Arts Theatre

The 51st State Band represents the spirit of World Heart Beat Music Academy, bringing young musicians of all ages, backgrounds and abilities together to learn and play in a band where every member is a vital part of a complete whole. Their annual concert at Putney Arts Theatre was a chance for the band to truly shine and showcased the variety, energy and dedication that students of the World Heart Beat Music Academy thrive on. Over the years they've have had some incredible guests; giving their young musicians the opportunity to play alongside renowned musicians who inspire them and our audience. http://www.worldheartbeat.org @whbeat

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Wimbledon international Music Festival 9-24 November

Pia Jackson's looks ahead to the Wimbledon International Music Festival and speaks to the founders Anthony and Andrew about the treats in store... http://www.wimbledonmusicfestival.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/InternationalWimbledonMusicFestival TELEPHONE 07816 852 770 for tickets. Music score "Pachabelly" courtesy of the new YouTube "creative tools" facility.

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Interview with Melissa James

Joe Forrester catches up with local singer/songwriter Melissa James and talks about her influences, the role of the internet for modern day musicians, and the thriving music scene in South West London. http://melissa-james.com/ @MelissaJamesUK http://www.halfmoon.co.uk/ @HalfmoonPutney http://underthebridge.co.uk/ @UTBlondon http://www.hideawaylive.co.uk/ @hideawaylive http://www.youtube.com/user/malorytorr @malorytorr

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