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Band Supplies offers an extra Sparke of help for National Youth competitors

Band Supplies links up with Brass Bands England to offer a great deal on the top section test-piece at the National Youth Championships.

Youth champs
  The offer is available to bands on the Championships Section test-piece

Band Supplies Ltd have linked up with Brass Bands England to bring a special offer for Championship Section bands competing in the 2020 National Youth Brass Band Championships.

The event takes place on Saturday 28th March at the Magna Science Adventure Centre in Sheffield.

Test piece offer

There is a special exclusive off on the test-piece, 'Saint-Saens Variations' by composer Philip Sparke — which BBE member bands can obtain for the reduced price of £70 including FREE delivery.

The offer for all Brass Bands England registered bands is in place until 30th September 2019.

Take advantage

To take advantage of this exclusive offer please phone the store on 0113 245 3097 and ask to speak to either Chris or Steve.

Full details of how to enter the 2020 Youth Champs will be available from September and further announcements will be made on the BBE website at www.bbe.org.uk

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