Three Royal Albert Hall rivals are to give open rehearsal performances of Paul Lovatt- Cooper’s ‘Breath of Souls’ this week as they put the final touches to their preparations for the 100th National Finals.

Wales and North West

Tredegar will open their doors to their bandhall in the town on Thursday evening (13th) at 7.45pm under the direction of Ian Porthouse, whilst Pemberton Old DW Wigan will do the same on the same night at St. John the Divine Church, Pemberton at 7.30pm directed by Mark Bentham.

On the same night, North West rivals Fairey (Geneva) under Russell Gray will be holding their open rehearsal at the WFEL factory canteen, which is situated at the end of Sir Richard Fairey Road in Heaton Chapel, Stockport, from 7.30pm.