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2011 Action Research details announced

The details of the premier Youth Entertainment Contest that takes place in Blackpool on 13th February have been announced.

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Ten bands will compete at Blackpool's Winter Gardens on Sunday 13th February in a bid to be to be crowned the 2011 Action Medical Research Youth Entertainment Champions of Great Britain.

Defending champions return

Elland Silver Youth, led by Samantha Harrison will return to Blackpool to defend their title.

Quality

Contest organiser, Gary Walczak told 4BR:"Obviously the organising committee are disappointed that we have not got a full entry.

However, the bands, as in past years, are fully prepared and the audience can look forward to hours of first class entertainment. We are very grateful to Blackpool Council who has continued to support the event in these difficult financial times."

Experienced judging duo

The judges for the competition will be the experienced duo of Jim Davies and Captain Dave Barringer. Jim will judge the music element whilst Dave will focus on the entertainment.

...the bands, as in past years, are fully prepared and the audience can look forward to hours of first class entertainmentGary Walczak

Pre results entertainment

Whilst the results are being calculated, there will be a percussion feature to entertain the audience and participants.

The competing bands:

Bolton Youth (Helen Minshall)
Elland Silver Youth (Samantha Harrison)
Enderby Youth (Trevor Hounsome)
Houghton Area Youth (Brian Adams)
Macclesfield Youth (Louise Renshaw)
Poynton Youth Brass (Andy Hirst)
Rochdale Borough Youth (Eric Landon)
Sellers International Youth (Alex Kerwin)
Wardle High School Youth (Lee Rigg)
Youth Brass 2000 (Chris Jeans)

Ticket details

The start time for the contest is 10.30am with the doors opening at 10.00am.

The ticket prices are the same as last year: Adults £7:00, Children £4:00 and a family ticket @ £20:00 for 2 adults and up to 3 children.

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