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2016 European Championship tickets on sale from February 1st

Tickets for the 2016 European Brass Band Championships in Lille will go on sale on-line from February 1st — so make sure you get yours booked in plenty of time.

Lille
 

The European Brass Band Association (EBBA) has announced that ticket sales for the 2016 European Brass Band Championships, to be held in Lille, France from 28th to 1st May will become available for purchase from 1st February.

On line purchase

They can be obtained online from: www.weezevent.com/ebbclille2016

Fans and supporters are being urged to order their tickets as soon as possible, as demand for the various events is expected to be very high.

Fans and supporters are being urged to order their tickets as soon as possible, as demand for the various events is expected to be very high4BR

Superb venue

The wonderful Nouveau de Siecle Hall will provide a superb, compact auditorium right in the heart of a lovely city which is easily reached by all forms of transport — especially the Eurostar train.

There is a wide variety of hotels close to the venue whilst the city (above) itself offers a warm, welcoming atmosphere with plenty of things to tickle the fancy in between the many brass band events.

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