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Butlins bands get 2014 info

The information has been sent out for the bands wishing to compete at the 2014 Butlins Mineworkers Championship. So get in touch.

Butlins Contest
 

4BR has been informed by Butlins Mineworkers Championship Contest Controller Brian Eggleshaw that there has been an excellent initial response to the 2014 contest information which has been sent to all bands on their data base.

Contact

Any bands who wish to attend the event or have not received the contest information should contact Brian as soon as possible on either mobile: — 07976 521080 or NEW e-mail:- brian.eggleshaw@gmail.com.

Information for the increasingly popular Youth and Ensemble contests is now being collated and will be sent out to all interested parties in the next three weeks.

We would particularly like to see as many youth and ensemble bands talking part, so please get in touchContest Controller Brian Eggleshaw

Get in touch

Brian told 4BR: "We aim to contact as many bands as possible, but I urge those who have not received anything and wish to take part to get in touch with me as soon as possible.

We would particularly like to see as many youth and ensemble bands talking part, so please get in touch."

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