The South Wales Miners Welfare Trust Fund has agreed to sponsor a brand new 20- minute entertainment contest in the Principality.

Mining community

The contest will be open to bands nationally graded in Sections 2, 3, & 4, from a Welsh coal mining community.

Because of the Welfare Trust background, bands will be asked to provide an outline of their mining connections in their applications.

Applications are invited from eligible bands in Wales.

The contest will be open to bands nationally graded in Sections 2, 3, & 4, from a Welsh coal mining community4BR

Porthcawl

The contest itself will be held at the Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl, itself a venue full of mining history and heritage on Saturday September 17th and will see the competing bands battle for the £600 first prize.

In addition there will be prizes on offer for the highest unplaced Third and Fourth sections bands, most entertaining band, and best soloist.

Excited

Speaking to 4BR Organiser Rob Gowing was excited about the prospect of a new contest aimed specifically at lower section bands in Wales. "It is hoped this new contest will present an exciting opportunity for lower section bands to have their day in the spotlight, at an excellent venue," he said.

More information:

Schedules can be obtained from Rob Gowing by e mail at: robjgowing@aol.com.