Kapitol Promotions Ltd has anounced that it has awarded the principal sponsorship of the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain to York Brass, for the third consecutive year.

Positive impact

Speaking about the sponsorship agreement, Philip Morris of Kapitol, told 4BR: "Over the past three years, Kapitol has developed a close working relationship with York Brass, which has had a positive impact on the National Finals events.

"The sponsorship has enabled Kapitol to increase its grant aid to the eight regional committees and to add new and valuable events to the Harrogate Finals for bands in sections 1 – 4."

Welcome

Philip added: "Last year, these included clinics and recitals, as well as a recital by the British Army Band. Kapitol Promotions is pleased to welcome York aboard again as principal sponsor."

The sponsorship has enabled Kapitol to increase its grant aid to the eight regional committees and to add new and valuable events to the Harrogate Finals for bands in sections 1 – 4Philip Morris

Proud

John Rogers of York told 4BR: "York Brass is extremely proud to again be the principal sponsor of the 2009 National Championships, which gives us the opportunity to further enhance the close connection that it has established with British bands, as well as with the worldwide brass band movement, over the past three years."

Prestigious

He added: "We would like to thank Kapitol Promotions Ltd. for allowing us to sponsor the ‘National’ once again, as well as to pay tribute to Kapitol's expertise in presenting the world’s most significant and prestigious brass band event.

"York wishes the bands competing in the forthcoming Regional Championships good luck."