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Melksham Town present a night of Take That!

January 30, 2019
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The South West’s number one Take That tribute band is coming to the SkyBar at Melksham Town Football Club on Saturday 30th March.

The club says, “Just Take That presents a truly stunning tribute to the music of Take That, Gary Barlow and Robbie Williams

“You will hear all of Take That’s, Gary Barlow’s and Robbie Williams’ biggest hits including Greatest Day, Back for Good, Let me go, Candy and Rule the World. You will see a fun and interactive show, designed to entertain. You will feel every emotion, from pure excitement and energy during the highly charged Relight my Fire and become overwhelmed by goose bumps during a chilling version of Said it All.

“Come and celebrate the last 30 years of Britain’s biggest boyband! A night of entertainment you will Never Forget. Featuring Lee from BBC’s Let it Shine.”

Tickets are £15 and are available from Eventbrite www.eventbrite.com/e/ a-night-of-take-that- tickets-54732544514 or by contacting Darren Perrin on 07855 742960.

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