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Reg Vardy final regional appeal fails

An independent Appeals Panel has rejected Reg Vardy's final appeal against the decision to disqualify them from the 2018 North of England Regional Championship.

Reg Vardy
  The Reg Vardy Band has lost its final appeal

4BR has been informed that the Reg Vardy Band has lost its final appeal against its disqualification from the 2018 North of England Regional Championship.

It is understood that the Fishburn Band has now been officially invited to compete at the Royal Albert Hall in October.

The band initially appealed to the North of England Regional Committee following its disqualification from the contest over an alleged contravention of the contest rules. This appeal was lost and a second appeal was made to the Independent Appeals Panel appointed by Kapitol Promotions.

Respect decision

Reg Vardy Band Manager Les Palmer told 4BR: "Whilst we maintain our position over the matter, we respect the decision that has been made and we move on.

The band has the Dr Martin Wainstone Cup title to defend in September and is looking forward to our appearance at the Brass in Concert Championship."

The panel, made up of three respected regional committee representatives from other Area organisations, reviewed the evidence once more before reaching their decision.

Whilst we maintain our position over the matter, we respect the decision that has been made and we move on. The band has the Dr Martin title to defend and is looking forward to our appearance at Brass in ConcertReg Vardy Band

Informed

A spokesperson for Kapitol Promotions told 4BR: "The independent appeal procedure has been adhered to and the band involved has been informed of the outcome."

Meanwhile, Fishburn Band, who was placed third at the contest, confirmed that they have now received an invitation to compete at the Royal Albert Hall.

Speaking to 4BR, spokesperson Mal Usher told 4BR: "We have been informed of the outcome and will be accepting the invitation from Kapitol Promotions to compete at the event."

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