The newly restructured Autumn Contest organised by scaba, taking place on 16th October this year at the Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone, has proved so popular that Contest Manager Jane Stewart has announced that the entry list is now closed due to demand.

34 bands

Having historically been held over two days and suffering dwindling numbers in recent years, the new structure will see a one-day event featuring an impressive 34 bands coming under the scrutiny of two judges.

Delighted

Commenting on the impressively quick response of bands, Jane told 4BR: "scaba is delighted at the response of its competing bands to this change in format and we look forward to running a vibrant and rejuvenated contest in the Autumn."

Jane added: "Originally we set a limit of 30 bands and this has been surpassed, to the degree that we will now be appointing a second adjudicator for the event."

A full list of competing bands and further information will be released soon via scaba’s on-line information system at www.scaba.co.uk