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Willebroek solo competition deadline looms

If you fancy your chances of winning 1000 Euros plus extras then makes sure you get your entry forwarded for the Brass Band Willebroek Solo Contest.

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  There is still time to get your entries in...

The deadline to enter the Brass Band Willebroek Solo Contest is fast approaching.

The closing date for registrations in the Blue Riband senior 'Over 19' category is Tuesday 22nd September. Entries have already been received from across Europe attracted by the first prize of 1000 Euros, the Frans Violet Trophy, a voucher worth 600 Euros at Buffet Crampon (Besson) and a performance opportunity as a soloist accompanied by Brass Band Willebroek.

Streamed

The Blue Riband category will also be live streamed by Yuja and a live report combined with several interviews by the popular Dutch brass band media outlet, CU Brass.

As an interactive spectator you can also act as a judge yourself. Everyone will have a vote to be part of the 'Audience Prize' that will be presented alongside 250 Euros.

The other prizes also included commissioned works dedicated to the winners by composers Stijn Aertgeerts and Nick Van Elsen, lessons with one of the soloists of Brass Band Willebroek, vouchers from Lemca Musical Instruments, Buffet Crampon and Hal Leonard and the opportunity to perform as a soloist accompanied by (Young) Brass Band Willebroek.

The Blue Riband category will also be live streamed by Yuja and a live report combined with several interviews by the popular Dutch brass band media outlet, CU Brass4BR

More information

There is still time to send in your video presentation.

For more information go to:
https://en.brassbandwillebroek.be/willebroeksolocontest

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