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Cory online plans come together for contest weekends

The schedules and list of judges are revealed for the Cory Online Brass Band Championships

Cory
  The on-line competition will take place over two weekends later this month

With just a few weeks to go until the Cory Online Brass Band Championships take place, the world's number 1 ranked band has announced the broadcast schedules, judges and sponsors who along with the worldwide list of competitors that will, they hope, help to make the event a huge success.

73 bands

It all takes place on the Friday and Saturday evenings of the 18th/19th and 25th/26th September, with 73 bands from across the globe each providing 10 minute entertainment sets to wow both adjudicators and listeners alike.

The contest, supported by Arts Council Wales, will be broadcast live from the offices of Kapitol Promotions headquarters in Cardiff, and will be available to watch through the Cory Band YouTube channel for free at: https://www.youtube.com/c/thecoryband1884

Live presentation

The broadcast will include live judge's comments, discussions and instant feedback from the panel after each performance, and will be hosted by MD, Philip Harper alongside television presenter and Cory Band President, Morgan Jones.

Speaking about the event, Philip told 4BR: "We're really excited to be hosting this event, and whilst we'd obviously all like to be back competing again properly, we're delighted to be able to offer bands something to focus on and keep them motivated during these challenging times.

He added: "We're also grateful to have secured sponsorship from World of Brass, Besson, Wright & Round, Indoor Music Games and Thurrock Marching Brass, all of whom have generously contributed towards the numerous trophies that will be awarded.

We'd also like to say a big thank you to Philip Morris, Kapitol Promotions and Brass Band World for their support in providing premises for our live studio."

Mentoring

Phil also revealed that Cory Band members have been mentoring competing bands as part of their contest preparation and believes that brass band fans are in for a treat.

"Having seen some of the entries I'm sure everyone is going to enjoy the entertainment on offer.

Our plan is to make this as live an experience as we can, whilst having some fun and providing a platform for bands across the world to showcase their talents."

Having seen some of the entries I'm sure everyone is going to enjoy the entertainment on offerPhilip Harper

Broadcast Schedule:


Friday 18th September:
5.00pm — 7.45pm
Third Section sponsored by Thurrock Marching Brass

8.00pm — 10.15pm
Second Section sponsored by Indoor Music Games
Judges: Glyn Williams, Nigel Seaman, Rob Nicholson

Saturday 19th September:
5.00pm — 9:45pm
First Section sponsored by Besson
Judges: Steve Stewart, Steve Kane, Ailsa Russell

Friday 25th September:
5.00pm — 10.00pm
Fourth Section sponsored by Wright & Round
Judges: Helen Williams, Steve Stewart, Steve Jones

Saturday 26th September:
5.00pm — 8:45pm
Championship Section sponsored by World of Brass
Judges: Tom Hutchinson, Simon Howell, Nigel Seaman

9.00pm — 9.45pm
Results ceremony for of all sections

To subscribe for free to the Cory Band YouTube channel, visit:
https://www.youtube.com/c/thecoryband1884

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