The 12th annual Borders Entertainment Contest will make its third visit to Selkirk on Saturday 3rd November, when a record 22 competitors will battle it out for the Scottish Borders Trophy.

Exciting event

The Scottish Borders Brass Band Association (SBBBA) is organising the exciting event, which will be held in the town’s Victoria Hall, with the first band taking to the stage at 9.15am and with the final performance around 6.50pm.

Local Borders bands such as Hawick, Jedforest, Langholm, Peebles, Selkirk and St. Ronan’s will battle against rivals from both sides of Hadrian’s Wall, and from across the short stretch of Irish Sea, with each competitor giving a 15 minute concert programme to try and tickle the fancy of judges, Paul Drury and Gordon Evans.

Delighted

Association Chairman Alan Fernie told 4BR: "We are delighted with the fantastic entry of 22 bands from all over Scotland, the North East of England and even the Isle of Man. The contest promises to be a great day's entertainment in a first class hall and will bring many visitors to the region."

The contest is confined to Second, Third and Fourth Section bands with a host of ensemble and individual prizes up for grabs.

More information

All this and it only costs £3.50 (£2.50 concessions) to go along and enjoy a full day of brass band entertainment.

For further information, go to: www.bordersbrass.org.uk