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Broadbent and Andrews set to return to Uni

Derek Broadbent and Paul Andrews will be the judges at the 2012 UniBrass event.

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The organisers of UniBrass 2012 has confirmed the adjudicators for next year’s event, which will take place for a second year at Lancaster University, on Saturday 18th February.

Judges

Derek Broadbent will be the music adjudicator, with Paul Andrews casting his eye over the entertainment side of the contest.

The contest will once again feature bands from universities and music colleges from across Britain, performing own choice programmes of up to 25 minutes in duration.

Derek Broadbent will be the music adjudicator, with Paul Andrews casting his eye over the entertainment side of the contest4BR

Success

Following the success of this year’s contest, organisers are expecting an increase in competitors and audience numbers alike.

For more information about UniBrass visit www.unibrass.co.uk

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