The presentation is up to an hour long and can either be presented in addition to a performance by the whole band, or by 2 or 3 members of the band independently.

The talk is based on notes outlining the history of the band, the development of the Bollywood film industry, brass bands in India and Bollywood and Bhangra in Britain today. It is supported by images and video from the Indian film industry, pictures of instruments and Indian bands, and many musical examples from Bhangra and Bollywood.

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If the whole band is present, then there will be some live performance and demonstration of instruments: brass, woodwind and percussion, including the tabla and dhol.

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