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Update info required from Open bands

Competing bands are asked to send in updated information for British Open programme.

Open champion Tredegar
 

The 2014 British Open organisers have requested that competing bands ensure that they send updated profiles and images to them as soon as possible for inclusion in this year’s programme.

Up to date

A spokesperson told 4BR: "We are conscious that with such a worldwide audience for the British Open, the bands are able to provide the most up to date information about themselves.

A high resolution image of the band and text that reflects their history, as well as past and current achievements would be ideal and very much appreciated as we look to provide our audience with as much information about the banding world’s most prestigious contest as possible."

Requirements:

An up to date high-resolution image

A short biography of the band (maximum 350 words)

Website address

We are conscious that with such a worldwide audience for the British Open, the bands are able to provide the most up to date information about themselvesBritish Open

Please contact:

Frank Hodges
39, Broxton Avenue
Orrell
Wigan
WN5 8NP
Telephone: 01942 212418
Mobile: 07930 562 768

E-mail: frankhodges@btinternet.com

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