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Red Admiral to launch Hymn & March contest

Red Admiral Music Academy is set to launch its own Hymn & March Contest in 2025.

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  The Red Admiral Music Academy will now launch its new Hymn 7 March contest

Thursday, 12 December 2024

        

Following the success of the inaugural Red Admiral Music Academy Entertainment Championships in 2024, the organisers have announced that they are also to host their own Hymn & March contest.

It will be held on Sunday 29th June in Croston, Lancashire and will be open to bands across all sections.

Prizes

Further details will follow as soon as possible, but Stuart Barton of the Red Admiral Music Academy told 4BR that as with their entertainment contest there will be significant prize money and awards on offer, with a day aimed at promoting inclusive banding for all.

        

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