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Newtown entries reminder

Bands wishing to take part in the popular Newtown March & Open Air Contest in Mid Wales need to get their entries in.

Newtown
 

Thursday, 11 April 2013

        

Bands intending to take part in the Newtown (Mid Wales) March & Open Air Contest on Sunday 9th June are reminded that the closing date for entries is Monday 29th April.

Limited

Entries will be limited to ten/twelve bands, with trophies and a generous prize pot on offer together with individual awards for Best Musical Performance, Deportment and Soloist, including best Youth/ Training / Non Registered Band.

The music adjudicator will be Steve Pritchard-Jones.

Further details

Further details from Helen Bennett on 01686 668 446 email helenben@supanet.com or Bill Ridley on 07910364363 email bill.ridley@talktalk.net

        

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