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New brass band contest set for Keswick

The popular Keswick Midsummer Festival will be including a brass band contest for the very first time — so why not get your entries in now...

Fitz Park
 

The Keswick Midsummer Festival has announced that it is to hold a Festival of Brass Competition at the beautiful Fitz Park in Keswick in Cumbria on Saturday 18th June.

First time

The Keswick Midsummer Festival has been running for a number of years but this year the organisers wanted to include a brass band contest for the very first time.

The open entertainment contest has a generous prize fund and pre-draw and is sure to attract a large and appreciative audience.

The open entertainment contest has a generous prize fund and pre-draw and is sure to attract a large and appreciative audience4BR

Entry forms and details

Entry forms and further details are available now from Keswick Town Council's Website: www.keswicktowncouncil.gov.uk

Go to:

http://keswicktowncouncil.gov.uk/news/keswick-festival-of-brass-entry-forms

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