One of the most famous brass band families will not only be enjoying a great get together at the Royal Albert Hall on the weekend, but will also be battle against each other too!

Battle

Young Vicki Kennedy, a student at Campsmount Technology College and a member of the famous Childs clan will be playing with Rothwell Temperance. She is not only looking forward to the experience, but she is also going to battle it out with her banding family on three other fronts too.

Add the twist that all have either played with, or have in the past been registered players,or conducted the EYMS Band, them it becomes a battle royal4BR

Nine lives

On the day nine other family members, will be competing.

Dad, Stewart, will be playing solo cornet with the EYMS Band, with cousins Thomas (2nd cornet)and Andrew (2nd euphonium)

Meanwhile, cousin David and his wife Joanne, will be playing next to other cousin Lisa with European champions Cory, conducted by her uncle Bob.

Finally, uncle Nick and aunty Alison will be leading the challenge with Black Dyke.

Oh — and don't forget mum and Gran in support too!

Twist

Add the twist that all have either played with, or have in the past been registered players,or conducted the EYMS Band, them it becomes a battle royal!