The organising committee of the popular Leicester Open Contest has informed 4BR that the closing date for entries for this year’s event is the 27th September.

First Section full

The First Section contest is already full, although there are some spaces left in the other sections.

Delighted

LBBA Chairman Steve Plant told 4BR: "The association is once again delighted at the support that bands have given our contest, and we’re delighted that the First Section is already full.

We look forward to more bands getting in touch to complete the line ups in the other sections for a contest day that should prove to be very enjoyable for all concerned."

Entries

Bands are advised to get their entries in as early as possible to guarantee their place in the Championship, Second, Third, Fourth and Unregistered Sections. The closing date for all entries is 27th September.

The contest itself is to be held on Sunday 23rd November at Charnwood College, Loughborough in Leicestershire. Adjudicators this year will include Alan Morrison, David Hirst, John Roberts and Stan Lippeatt.

Bands are advised to get their entries in as early as possible to guarantee their place in the Championship, Second, Third, Fourth and Unregistered Sections4BR

More information

All entry forms, rules and schedules are available on the LBBA website at www.lbba.org.uk

Further enquiries can be made to Secretary Lesley Bentley on lesley.bentley@dsl.pipex.com