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Advert: York Musical Instruments

There are tickets to be won for Royal Albert Hall from York Musical Instruments.

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There are tickets to be won for the Royal Albert Hall from York Brass Instruments.

On October 11th, the “Créme de la Créme” of the British Brass Bands will appear at the Royal Albert Hall to determine this year’s champions.

Unique event

You can experience live how the best of the best will be decided and be a witness at this unique event.

You can experience live how the best of the best will be decided and be a witness at this unique event

Draw

York Brass Instruments will draw 2 x 2 vouchers for the York VIP Box at the Royal Albert Hall.

Visit the York website, answer the question and see the best brass bands at the Royal Albert Hall.

http://www.york-brass.com/englisch/Finals%

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