Philip Biggs and Richard Franklin have announced that Richard
Evans will receive this year’s Masters Dedicated Service Award.

Presentation

The Award will be presented to him at the conclusion of the All England Masters International Championship which takes place at the
Corn Exchange, Cambridge on Sunday 24th May.

Richard has worked at the very highest levels of brass bands and was recently described by Alan Morrison as one of the true greats of British brass banding and an institution of which we can all be very proud.

Richard has been selected for this prestigious award because of his total dedication and inspirational service as a player, conductor and musicianPhilip Biggs

Role model

Philip Biggs commented to 4BR: "Richard has been selected for this prestigious award because of his total dedication and inspirational service as a player, conductor and musician. Also, his motivational
abilities are second to none — he is a role model."

Tickets

The presentation will be made to Richard directly before the announcement of results at the Contest on Sunday 24th May.

Tickets for both the Championship and Gala Concert are available from the Corn Exchange Box Office, telephone 01223 357851.