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Early entries won't harm Black Dyke

If you wish to hear Black Dyke on 'Pageantry' ahead of their title defence then make sure you get to Morley Town Hall to enjoy all the preview action...

Black Dyke
  Make sure you get to the Black Dyke preview of Pageantry on time this Friday

Pondasher fans and those wishing to hear the reigning Yorkshire Area champion Black Dyke in action ahead of their title defence have been reminded that they need to be early to all enjoy all the musical previews at a special 'Open Rehearsal' being held at Morley Town Hall this Friday (3rd March)

Triptych of performances

Under the direction of Prof Nicholas Childs, the Queensbury band will perform 'Pageantry', although the evening will also feature Horbury Victoria Band (Duncan Beckley) playing 'Rhapsody in Brass' and 'The Land of the Long White Cloud' played by Drighlington Band (Duncan Beckley).

Admission is free and doors open at 7.15pm (please note the earlier start time of 7.45pm)4BR

Free admission

Admission is free and doors open at 7.15pm (please note the earlier start time of 7.45pm).

Morley Town Hall
Queen St
Morley
Leeds
LS27 9DY

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