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Bands line up for Weston

There is a good line-up of bands for the forthcoming Weston Super Mare contest.

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The line-up of competing bands that will take part in the forthcoming Weston Super Mare own choice contest at the Winter Gardens, Weston Super Mare on Sunday 17th May have been announced.

It promises to be a full and varied day of contesting music making with an excellent range of test pieces alongside the fine bar and catering facilities.

The adjudicators are Steve Sykes and Paul Holland.

Championship/First Section:

Chalford (Steve Tubb)
Hyde (Jonathan Lush-Camps)
Kidlington Concert Brass (Duncan Wilson)
Leicestershire Co-op (Graham Jacklin)
Verwood Concert Brass (Kevin Smith)
Yeovil Town (David Hayward)

Second Section:

Avonbank (Evesham) (Warren Belshaw)
AW Parker (Drybrook) (Josh Ruck)
Blaenavon Town (James Jones)
City of Bristol (Bryn James)
Phoenix Brass (Crewkerne) (David Boorer)
Rogerstone (Jeff Hutcherson)
Swindon Pegasus (David Mace)

Third Section:

Chalford Academy (Steve Tubb)
Cinderford (Chris Howley)
Corsham (Colin Hogg)
Hucknall & Linby MC Brass (Paul Whyley)
Thomas Coaches Mid Rhondda (Alan Gibbs)

Fourth Section:

Alcester Victoria Silver (Danny Price)
Newport Borough Brass (Robin Hackett)
Pillowell Silver (Ian Whitburn)

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