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Full Autumn of attractions in the South West

The South West Brass Band Association has announced a full line up of attractions for this coming Autumn.

SWBBA
 

The South West Brass Band Association (SWBBA) has announced a busy Autumn of events.

Exmouth to Sidmouth

It all starts on Saturday 7th September with the Exmouth Brass Band Festival (Entertainment Contest and fringe concerts), followed by the popular 67th Annual Championships on Saturday 2nd November in the Riviera International Conference Centre, Torquay.

Workshop

There is also a Conductors Workshop with Dr Chris Davis on Saturday 23rd November in Sidmouth.

It all starts on Saturday 7th September with the Exmouth Brass Band FestivalSWBBA

Details

The schedule and entry form for the Exmouth Brass Band Festival and the 67th Annual Championships are now available and can be downloaded from www.southwestbrassbandassociation.co.uk

or by contacting the Secretarybrian@swbba.fsnet.co.uk

Details of the Conductors Workshop will be available later in the year.

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