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Gregson replaces Cutt at European

Professor Edward Gregson replaces Garry Cutt in the adjudicator's box at the European in Rotterdam.

Garry Cutt and Edward Gregson
 

EBBA has informed 4BR that Garry Cutt has withdrawn from the judging panel at the European Brass Band Championships in Rotterdam to avoid a potential conflict of interest.

Gregson

He will be replaced in the Own Choice Section by Edward Gregson, who last adjudicated the competition in Lucerne, Switzerland, in 1988.

I am thankful for his openness in this matter and that he informed us in time for us to secure an excellent replacement in Edward GregsonEBBA President, Ulf Rosenberg

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Ulf Rosenberg, President of the European Brass Band Association told 4BR: "Garry Cutt has informed us that he has recently been engaged working with one of the competitors."

He added: "I am thankful for his openness in this matter and that he informed us in time for us to secure an excellent replacement in Edward Gregson, whom we are sure will also have the confidence of all the competitors and audience alike."

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