The North West Counties Brass Band Association Contest is taking place next month.
Friday, 04 September 2009
The North West Counties Brass Band Association hold their Annual Championships at Marine Hall, Fleetwood on Sunday 4th October.
30 bands will be competing adjudicated by Malcolm Brownbill and Captain Paul Norley.
The first performance will be 9.30am.
Association Secretary Derek Atkinson told 4BR: "Fleetwood and the Marine Hall is a good day out for all the family, right on the beach, and there will be a feast of good music."
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