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Advert: Centre Stage Uniforms

National sponsors set for weekend of music making at Albert Hall.

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National Championship sponsors Centre Stage Uniforms is looking forward to a great day of music making — and business- at the Royal Albert Hall this weekend.

As one of the sponsors for the National Finals, Centre Stage Uniforms would like to wish all competing bands the best of luck for Saturday.

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In addition to providing the winning band's commemorative banner and the stage crew polo shirts, Centre Stage also has a large trade stand presence at the event.

So make sure you get along and see why Centre Stage has become THE first choice for band uniforms in the UKCentre Stage Uniforms

Get along

So make sure you get along and see why Centre Stage has become THE first choice for band uniforms in the UK, then call by and meet Martin and his team throughout the day.

Contact:

To contact Martin please call 07545 025628, or visit the superb website at www.centrestageuniforms.com

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