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Record entry for University challenge

17 bands will perform at the UniBrass 2013 Championship at Lancaster University next February.

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A record entry of 17 bands will take part in UniBrass 2013, which will take place at Lancaster University Great Hall on Saturday 16th February.

Three bands will take part in the newly formed Elite Contest for ensembles from Conservatoires and Academies of Music, whilst a further 14 bands will compete in main Championship event.

The draw for both contests will be made on the 14th December.

Competitors:

Elite Contest:

1. Birmingham Conservatoire
2. Royal Northern College of Music (Brass United)
3. Royal Academy of Music (Marylebone Brass)

Championship Contest:

1. Bangor University
2. University of Birmingham
3. University of Cambridge
4. Cardiff University
5. Durham University
6. University of Huddersfield
7. University of Hull
8. Keele University
9. Lancaster University
10. University of Manchester
11. University of Oxford
12. University of Southampton
13. University of Warwick
14. University of York

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