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All judges great and small

Competing bands at Brass Factor will be given the once over by one of Yorkshire's most famous vets.

Peter Wright
  The Yorkshire Vet will cast his eye over the entertainment at Brass Factor

The popular television vet Peter Wright, has been announced a judge at Brass Factor 2017.

Since 2015, Peter has starred in Channel 5's 'The Yorkshire Vet', which topped viewing figures in both 2016 and 217.

Proud

Peter said: "I'm proud to support everything Yorkshire. As far as I am concerned Yorkshire is the centre of the world!

'Brass Factor' is helping to secure the future of brass bands in Yorkshire and I'm delighted to be involved and look forward to listening to the music and helping to choose the winners."

Welcome

'Brass Factor' founder, Alex Bray added: "Peter's support is warmly welcomed as we know that he is a very popular television personality.

His programme is enjoyed by many of our own brass band audiences and Brass Factor will be richer with his presence alongside the other judges."

'Brass Factor' is helping to secure the future of brass bands in Yorkshire and I'm delighted to be involved and look forward to listening to the music and helping to choose the winnersPeter Wright

Brass Factor

Brass Factor Wetherby takes place at The Engine Shed; York Road Industrial Estate, York Rd, Wetherby LS22 7SU on 18th November.

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