Bournemouth Lucerne Twinning Association Public Page

20/10/2026

We had a fantastic time at The Scripts The Thing 3 in Dorchester. Over 1,000 people came to see 100 short scripts performed alongside “fireside chats” with the likes of Alison Steadman (Gavin and Stacy) Chris Chibnall (Broadchurch), Michelle Collins (Eastenders) and others. We were invited to set up a stand in the Writers’ Hub so that participants could listen to the audio version of The Butcher of Lucerne and for us to explain how it is inspired by the Twinning and why cultural exchange projects are so important. It was brilliant to engage with so many enthusiastic people. Feedback was amazing. As well as having the audio version, we produced a silent Explainer video that played via a monitor on repeat for the whole weekend to catch peoples eye. Here it is:

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09/09/2026

Well done David Jones, nice write up in the Echo 😊🤘

Hard rock band to perform in Lucerne as part of international musical exchange
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11/08/2026

Grizzly Productions and DAL Productions Ltd are absolutely thrilled to confirm that the audio version of our folk/horror animated short "The Butcher of Lucerne" is now complete!

Some will recall that we split the project into two phases.

Phase 1: Producing an audio version first has enabled us to race ahead with the sound effects (Ryanna Kingman), score and sound design (Ted Will Riley), and the voice of The Butcher (Simon Meredith). Mike Coggan and Steve Garay of Grizzly created the story and wrote the script. Our Swiss Creative Consultant is Simone Giampaolo. Thank you all for volunteering your time, effort, and creativity.

Phase 2 will involve working with partners to produce the animation inspired by illustrations to be created by a Lucerne/Swiss based artist. This is, after all, a cultural exchange project motivated by the longstanding Twinning between Bournemouth and Lucerne. Gesellschaft Luzern-Bournemouth

In the meantime, we hope you enjoy listening to The Butcher of Lucerne via this YouTube link:

Lucerne, Switzerland 1719. A Witchhunter, now a butcher, is called ...

13/06/2026

👏👏👏👏👏
Gugge 2000 !

12/06/2026

Gugge 2000 and what a show! Great to hear stories from band members about trips to Lucerne over the years. Did Lynn just join the band?
Gugge 2000 Gesellschaft Luzern-Bournemouth

12/06/2026

Am 18. und 19. September findet der nächste Durchlauf des Bandaustausches zwischen Luzern und Bournemouth statt. Wir freuen uns, dass Regional One (UK) und D'Or (CH) an zwei Abenden in zwei lokalen Clubs auftreten werden.

Unsere Mitglieder sind herzlich willkommen, sich diesem musikalischen Highlight anzuschliessen.

08/06/2026

Looking forward to this! Who else from the BLTA is going ?

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Background
In 1986 a Bournemouth based band took part in Lucerne’s Fasnacht as part of the twinning ceremony of these two towns. Guggenmusik was something of a culture shock to most of its members, but to one young man, Dave Brewer, it was love at first sight (so to speak!).

From that time on the band’s sound was influenced by Guggenmusik, but they had their own identity and it became clear that for Guggenmusik to be established in this country, a band dedicated to this style of music would have to be formed.

On 22 November 1998 the first ever rehearsal of a British Guggenmusik took place, the band was to become known as ‘Gugge 2000’ and the rest, as they say, is history.

This weekend is Wimborne Minster Folk Festival .
We will be playing this Friday at the Wimborne Royal British Legion from 7.30pm (open to all) then on Saturday 1.30 Outside The Rising Sun, Wimborne, 2.30 on the Parade then 5.15 in the Square. 🎼🥁🎺🎉

06/06/2026

Exciting times!

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Get ready for the tagathon :-)

It was fantastic to bring together most of the amazing group of people who have produced the initial audio version of the folk/horror animated short "The Butcher of Lucerne". And it was a pleasure introduce them to the BCP Council Councillor responsible for Twinning, Cllr Sharon Carr-Brown for Queen's Park & Charminster.

Set in the 1700's in Old Town Lucerne, "The Butcher of Lucerne" is the story of a tormented man who must carry the guilt of his violent past while trying to make amends for the future.

In the photo we have David Coleman (Producer), Ryanna Kingman (sound effects), Simone Giampaolo (Consultant), Teddy Riley (Score and Sound Design), Steve Garay and Mike Coggan (Writers and Directors), Lynn Coleman (Producer) and Cllr Carr-Brown. Another great team member is Simon Meredith (Voice actor).

As well at Teddy's score, the audio version includes guitar riffs from the two bands taking part in this year's Twinning BandSwap: Regional One for Bournemouth and D'OR for Lucerne. Lynn and Sharon are holding up the bands' t-shirts to represent!

This is a cultural exchange project inspired by the Twinning of and which has been active for over 40 years. Gesellschaft Luzern-Bournemouth President: Katja Felder-Rüttimann and Bournemouth Lucerne Twinning Association Public Page. We are all excited for the next phase!

Love Bournemouth I love Lucerne

Stadt Luzern BCP Council

Film Commission Lucerne & Central Switzerland BCP Film Office

Grizzly DAL Productions

Twinning BandSwap Organisers: David Jones, Daniella Shaffhauser and Marcel Burkart.

15/05/2026

It’s all coming together nicely!

We are excited to provide an update on the short animated folk horror: The Butcher of Lucerne. Inspired by the long standing Twinning of and , Grizzly Productions have created (and are producing) a gripping story set in 1700’s Old Lucerne. First phase is to produce an audio ve...

01/05/2026

Throwback! December 2018