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Welsh Open announces record line-up

There will be a record field of 14 contenders battling it out for the first prize of the 2016 Welsh contest season.

Welsh Open
 

The 2016 Welsh contesting season will kick off in fine style in Porthcawl on Saturday 20th February, when a record cross-border field of 14 bands will battle it out for the Welsh Open Entertainment title.

Popularity

The contest has grown in popularity since its inception in 1998 and attracts a packed audience to the famous Grand Pavilion on the town's bracing seafront (above).

With a generous prize fund and the chance to win lift the wonderful CISWO Challenge Trophy, 14 contenders will make the trip hoping to impress adjudicator Ian Brownbill.

Competitors

The competing bands are:

A.W.Parker (Drybrook), BTM, Burry Port Town, Cinderford, City of Cardiff (Melingriffith), Ebbw Valley, Filton Concert, Lewis Merthyr, Llwydcoed, Parc & Dare, Pontardulais Town, Staines Brass, Tongwynlais Temperance, Tylorstown.

With a generous prize fund and the chance to win lift the wonderful CISWO Challenge Trophy, 14 contenders will make the trip hoping to impress adjudicator Ian Brownbill4BR

Tickets

The contest will commence at the earlier time of 11.00am and tickets can be purchased from the Grand Pavilion booking office on 01656 815995.

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