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Big prize pot up for grabs at Dr Martin Contest

There is a hefty prize pot up for grabs in Middlesbrough this weekend.

Middlesbrough town hall
 

One of the UK’s biggest prize pots is up for grabs in the North of England this weekend, with 10 bands competing for the hefty cash awards at The Doctor Martin Trust, Wainstone’s Cup Competition in Middlesbrough on Sunday.

Start

The contest starts at 11.00am, with bands having to catch the ear of adjudicator Colin Hardy in the box with their three part programmes of a march, solo feature and own choice test piece.

The contest starts at 11.00am, with bands having to catch the ear of adjudicator Colin Hardy in the box with their three part programmes of a march, solo feature and own choice test piece4BR

Tickets

Tickets are priced at £12.00 & £8.00 for concessions and it’s free for under 16’s!

Tickets are available from the Town Hall box office on: 01642 729729.

4BR Preview & Prediction

A full preview and the 4BR predictions can be found at: http://www.4barsrest.com/articles/2012/1339.asp#.UFBLq42PWgw

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