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Hardraw Scar open for entries

One of the most famous open air brass band contests in the world is open for entries.

Hardaw Scar
  The Hardraw Scar contest has a truly unique musical atmosphere

Entries are now open for the popular Hardraw Scar Brass Band Festival which will take place on Sunday 9th of September in the Yorkshire Dales near to the famous highest single drop waterfall in England

Hardraw Force

The open air contest, which first took place 137 years ago, takes place in an unique bandstand are close to Hardraw Force near Hawes in Wensleydale.

Due to the popularity of the event, a two stage entry process applies which involves the return of the entry form by the 18th of March.

If sections are oversubscribed then places will be allocated by a draw.

Due to the popularity of the event, a two stage entry process applies which involves the return of the entry form by the 18th of March4BR

Entry forms

Entry forms can be downloaded from: www.yhbba.org.uk/hardraw1.html

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