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Rosenberg support

EBBA President offers support for English Nationals.

Ulf Rosenberg
 

The continued growth and importance of the English Nationals was confirmed on Saturday by the appearance of EBBA President Ulf Rosenberg at the contest in Preston.

Ulf took time out to fly across form Norway to enjoy both the delights of the playing of the top English bands as well as sample one of the delights of Preston culinary – the Lancashire Hot Pot.

Ulf also confirmed that following the success of the European Championships in Stavanger in May there has been considerable favourable critical acclaim for the event both nationally and internationally4BR

Critical acclaim

Ulf also confirmed that following the success of the European Championships in Stavanger in May there has been considerable favourable critical acclaim for the event both nationally and internationally.

He also outlined future proposals for the Championships as well as updating 4BR on the ongoing success of the European Capital of Culture projects that the European Championships were an important part of.

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