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Hotels ready for contest season with rooms4groups

If your band is heading to one of the major contesting events of the year then you should contact rooms4groups to make sure its a hassle free stay.

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  The specialists have already linked up with hotels for the major brass band contests in 2024.

The brass band hotel booking specialist, rooms4groups has been looking ahead to the new 2024 season to ensure that it is in the position to make sure bands get the best deals possible on their contesting travels.

Great deals

A spokesperson told 4BR: "We have already secured great deals with hotels to enable bands to enjoy hassle-free weekends at the National Youth Championships of Great Britain, the British Open Spring Festival, British Open and National Championships of Great Britain in Cheltenham and London, as well as Brass in Concert and the Brass Bands England Conference in London."

They added: "All you have to do is get in touch, tell us your requirements and leave the rest to us."

Find out more:

Go to: www.rooms4groups.com or email to start the ball rolling at: bookings@rooms4groups.co.uk

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