The details have been announced of the annual contest at Fleetwood's Marine Hall on Sunday 12th October, organised by the North West Counties Brass Band Association.

Thirty attend

The organisers are delighted to announce that thirty bands will be in attendance with Kevin Wadsworth and Chris Wormald making the all important decisions.

Running order

The running order for the day and respective sections is as follows:

4th Section — 9.30am

3rd Section — approximately 11am

Youth Section — approximately 1.30pm

Second Section — approximately 2.30pm

Championship Section — approximately 5pm

Within the Youth Section there will be 3 scholarship for best horn, trombone & cornet.