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Entries sought for Holme Valley contest

The closing date for the popular Holme Valley contest is fast approaching.

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  You need to get your entries in for the Holme Valley contest

This year's popular Holme Valley contest will take place on Sunday 29th April at Holmfirth Civic Hall. There will be four sections of competition, with the closing date for entries Monday 19th March.

Bands must perform an own- choice test-piece plus three verses from a hymn from the famous 'Red Hymn Books' .

Generous prize fund

With a generous prize fund (with the top section winners taking away £500, B Section victors £400 and C Section champion £300) and a number podium and individual awards, it should be a great day of competitive action

Bands must perform an own- choice test-piece plus three verses from a hymn from the famous 'Red Hymn Books'4BR

Contact:

Those interested should contact:

David Eastwood
Secretary, Holme Valley Brass Band Contest
2 Sandstone Close
Honley,
Holmfirth.
D9 6HA

Tel: 01484 617858
Web: www.holmevalleybrassbandcontest.com

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