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The Morley March Contest will be held again next year after the success of 2008.

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4BR has been informed that after the success of their previous contests, the Morley March Contest organisers will be holding their third event in the town on Sunday 21st June next year.

Same format

Contest Controller Geoff Fowler told 4BR: "The format of the contest remains the same as previous years with each band performing a short march along the pedestrian Queen Street towards the Town Hall, followed by a contest march and hymn tune to be played in the band arena outside the town hall.

All music is own choice and whilst there are no formal rules it is expected that bands will enter into the spirit of the contest and field their own regular players wherever possibleGeoff Fowler

No formal rules

"All music is own choice and whilst there are no formal rules it is expected that bands will enter into the spirit of the contest and field their own regular players wherever possible."

All proceeds from this event are for Lions Charities and the contest is supported by Morley Lions and the Morley Entertainments Committee as well as other sponsors, and is open to all bands from Championship down to Youth.

Prize fund

There is a prize fund in excess of £1,500 which includes a first prize of £500 as well as other prizes for the best in each grade etc.

Entry

If you would like to participate then contact Geoff on geoff.fowler@totalise.co.uk or telephone 0113 253 0719

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