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Eikanger gains PM endorsement of 70 years of excellence

The Norwegian Champion Eikanger Bjorsvik has been praised from the very highest level as the Norwegian Prime Minister pays tribute to 70 years of excellence and achievement.

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  Eikanger is a multiple Norwegian National Champion and the current holder of the title.

Eikanger's Bjorsvik's preparations for their appearance at the forthcoming European Championships in Montruex have been given a domestic vote of confidence from the very highest level.

Norway's Prime Minister, Erna Solberg has congratulated the band in a special recorded address ahead of their 70th anniversary jubilee concert which takes place at the Grieghallen in Bergen on Saturday 30th March.

In it she pays tribute their outstanding achievements and the quality of their musical performances from the time they were formed in March 19494BR

Tribute

In it she pays tribute their outstanding achievements and the quality of their musical performances from the time they were formed in March 1949.

She also reserves special praise for not just the many wonderful performers who have played for the multiple Norwegian and European champion over the years, but also the organisation behind them over decades and its commitment to helping inspire and develop new generations of brass band players throughout the nation.

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