The Durham County Brass Band Association's Annual Solos, Duets and Quartets Contest will be held on Sunday, 4th October at 10.00am, at the Blackhall Community Centre, Hesledon Road, Blackhall.

Tickets £2 and £1 concessions on the door.

There has been an encouraging number of entries in all sections which should lead to an enjoyable day of brass music making.

There is still time for anyone who is interested to enter — they can download an entry form from the website ( www.dcbba.org.uk) or contact Mavis Lloyd on 01642 316258.

The new college is a new venue for the DCBBA with ample parking and is a return by the association to holding it's contest in a theatre atmosphere instead of a sports hallColin Harris

Annual Grading Contest:

The DCBBA annual grading contest will take place on Sunday 22nd November at 10.00am at the Lubetkin Theatre, ast Durham College, Willerby Grove, Peterlee.

Tickets £3 on sale at the door. Free admission for under 13's

Food will be on sale and there will be a licensed bar.

New venue

Colin Harris told 4BR: "The new college is a new venue for the DCBBA with ample parking and is a return by the association to holding it's contest in a theatre atmosphere instead of a sports hall."

Both Events are part of The East Durham Music Festival.