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Closing dates loom for LBBA contests

Leicester Contest reminder — for bands and soloists.

 

Bands are reminded that there are just over two weeks left to enter the next Leicestershire Association Open Band Contest which is to be held on Sunday 16th November.

The organisers have told 4BR that there is still an opportunity to get those entry forms in.

Due to its ever increasing popularity, the contest is being moved to a new venue at Burleigh Community College and Garendon High School in LoughboroughOrganisers

Closing date

Due to its ever increasing popularity, the contest is being moved to a new venue at Burleigh Community College and Garendon High School in Loughborough. Adjudicators this year will be John Roberts and Roy Sparkes.

The closing date for entries to the Open Band Contest is Saturday 20th September.

Further details and entry forms are available on www.lbba.org.uk or for any enquiries contact Association Secretary Lesley Bentley on 01509 672029.

Calling all soloists

For those Leicester Association members interested in the Junior and Senior Solo, Duet and Quartet contest the closing date for this event is also upon us.

Saturday 13th September is the last date entries can be accepted for the solo contest which will be held once again in Groby College on Sunday 5th October.

Further information, entry forms and details of how your band can join the association are also available on www.lbba.org.uk

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