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North Wales set for new Venue

There will be a healthy line up of bands at 'The Venue' in Llandudno for the North Wales Championships later this month.

 

There is a good line up of bands ready to battle it out in Llandudno later this month.

The Venue

The North Wales Championships take place on the 12th November at the town’s ‘Venue Cymru’ theatre, with 24 bands taking to the stage to impress adjudicator David Horsfield.

Thee will be plenty of domestic rivalry on show too, with three strong local bands leading the way in the Open Section, whilst the organisers are pleased to report that they have been able to attract competitors from over Offa’s Dyke as well as a highly encouraging number of youth ensembles.

North Wales Championships
Starts at: 10.00am

Open Section:
1. Deiniolen
2. Northop
3. Wrexham Brass Glyndwr

Section Two:
1. Llanrug
2. Newtown
3. Royal Buckley Town

Section Three:
1. Holywell Town
2. Skelmersdale Prize Band
3. Royal Oakeley
4. Greenalls

Section Four:
1. Abergynolwyn
2. Northop Brass
3. Ifton
4. Nantlle Vale Royal
5. Porthaethwy (Menai Bridge)
6. Rhyl Silver

Youth Section 6a:
1. Llanrug Youth
2. Beaumaris Youth
3. Porthaethwy Youth

Youth Section 6b:
1. Deiniolen Youth
2. Northop Training Band
3. Llandudno Juniors
4. Nantlle Juniors
5. Beaumaris Youth

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