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Nationals get internet revamp

The National Championships of Great Britain have undergone a social media revamp with brand new website presence.

National Finals
  The National Finals will have an enhanced social media presence from now on thanks to a revamp of its internet presence.

The official website of the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain has recently been through an overhaul, which has considerably enhanced its growing social media presence.

Users will now be able to access more in-depth information regarding the National Championship events, such as profiles on competing bands and biographies of appointed adjudicators, as well as a comprehensive results archive.

Users will now be able to access more in-depth information regarding the National Championship events, such as profiles on competing bands and biographies of appointed adjudicators, as well as a comprehensive results archive4BR

Easy access

Representatives from National Final representative bands will also benefit with more easily-accessible features such as percussion lists, contest schedules and contact information.

The website has also been mobile-optimised, so that users can access it on any of the latest hand-held devices (such as smartphones and tablets running iOS & Android).

Find out more:

To find out more go to:
http://nationalbrassbandchampionships.com

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