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1980 Region: Wales - Championship Section

Date:
Saturday, March 29, 1980

Venue:
Parc & Dare Hall, Treorchy

Test piece:
Beatrice & Benedict (Berlioz arr. Keith Wilkinson)

Adjudicator(s):
George Thompson

Pos Band Conductor Dr Pts
1Cory*Denzil Stephens6188
2Tredegar TownDavid Thomas3182
3RogerstoneRay Farr1179
4Markham & DistrictJim Davies2176
5=Lewis Merthyr CollieryNigel Seaman9177
5=Parc & DareIeuan Morgan4177
7=Cwmbran TownIvor Roberts10176
7=Hymac WorksC Brian Buckley5176
7=Ystalyfera PublicH. G. Lewis7176
10Gwaun Cae GurwenH. Morris8175

NB*: In 1980 Wales was in dispute with the organisers of the National Championships over the way in which the title of Champion Band of Wales and European representative was chosen.

This contest was held in Treorchy in its place, but was not officially regarded as the Welsh Area Championship.

No bands were officially invited to attend the National Finals, although Cory Band did accept a later invitation.

The Welsh Regional list of winners or Trophy does not include an entry for 1980 — instead it is marked 'No Contest'.

Prizes:
1st: £100
2nd: £50
3rd: £25 



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