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Advert: Cory set for St Helens

The band that is winning everything before it at the moment, Cory is heading to St Helens in Merseyside.

 

The main attraction for many tonight in St Helens in Merseyside is the rugby league game against arch rivals, Wigan, but there is also the opportunity to hear The Cory Band in concert as part of St Helens Live 2009.

Capital of Culture events

Brass Band events supported by St Helens Council were integral to their Capital of Culture 2008 programme in Liverpool with the the March and Hymn Festival and Concert programme.

Cory's appearance in St Helens builds on the brass band events that were integral to the Capital of Culture in Liverpool in 20084BR

Support in 2009 has continued with more events and included the 'Dream' sculpture celebrations that showcased local bands.

Council support continues, as plans are being drawn up for the St Helens Live events 2010, with a concert programme and the very successful March and Hymn Festival but this year's 2009 events will culminate with a flourish.

Cory in town

This evening, Saturday 3rd October, St Helens Council welcomes the Cory Band to St Helens Town Hall to perform at this year’s series of St.Helens Live events.

Tickets

Tickets for the reigning Brass in Concert, British Open, European, Welsh and World Champions are on sale now priced £13 with doors opening at 6.45pm with the performance starting at 7.30pm.

To purchase tickets call 01744 676886 or visit www.sthelens.gov.uk/sthelenslive

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