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2024 Midlands Area judges announced

The team of adjudicators who will make the all important decisions in Corby next year have been announced.

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  The banners will be out for the competing bands in Corby next year

The line-up of adjudicators who will make the all-important decisions for London and Cheltenham National Finals qualification at the 2024 Midlands Regional Championships has been confirmed.

Two weekends

The event will take place at the Corby Business Academy in Corby, Northants (NN17 5EB) over two weekends.

It is a new venue for the event, built in 2008. It is a modern Academy School which offers extensive facilities.

Saturday 2nd March will see the Second Section, followed by the First Section.

Sunday 3rd March will see the Third Section, followed by the Championship Section.

Sunday 10th March will see the bands in the Fourth Section compete.

Adjudication list

The adjudication list is:

Jack Capstaff
Sarah Groarke-Booth
David Hirst
Andrea Price
Steve Sykes
Sheona Wade
Chris Wormald

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