Record entry for DLI Museum contest

A record 17 bands will line up in order at the Durham Light Infantry Museum open air contest in July.

Saturday, 20 June 2015

There us a record entry of 17 bands taking part in the forthcoming Durham Light Infantry Museum open air contest on Sunday July 5th.

The Durham City venue means that the contest is starting earlier than usual at 9.30am, and is anticipated to end t around 5.30pm.

The organisers have provided percussion for all bands to help them in their 20 minute programmes, which must include a march and soloist.

The contest is supported by the Durham International Brass Festival.

#pq#Competing bands:

Section A:
(Championship/First/Second)
Ashington
Billingham
Cockerton
Durham Miners Association
Easington
NASUWT Concert

Section B:
(Third/Fourth)
Backworth
Craghead
Dunston
Ferryhill
Houghton Brass
Jayess Newbiggin
Lanchester
Marske
Valley Brass

Youth Section:
Houghton Area Youth
Hetton Lyons

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