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Masters announce 2012 line up

The line up of competing bands has been announced for the 2012 All England Masters International Championship

Kettering
 

The line-up of competing bands for the 2012 All England Masters International Championship has been announced by the organisers.

The contest takes place on Sunday 27th May at the Lighthouse Theatre in Kettering, and will be followed by a Gala Concert featuring 2011 champions Tredegar and Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Bands.

20 bands have accepted invitations to compete on John Ireland’s ‘Comedy Overture’ which has been chosen to mark the 50th anniversary of the composer’s death4BR

50th anniversary

20 bands have accepted invitations to compete on John Ireland’s ‘Comedy Overture’ which has been chosen to mark the 50th anniversary of the composer’s death.

Aeolus Brass Band
Aveley & Newham
Brass Band Buizingen
Brass Band Willebroek
Carlton Main Frickley Colliery
East Yorkshire Motor Services
Friary Guildford
Hammonds Saltaire
Kirkintilloch
Kortrijk Brass Band
Marsden Silver
NASUWT Riverside
Newstead Brass
Redbridge Brass
Seindorf Beaumaris
Sovereign Brass
Thorseby Colliery
Tredegar Town
Wingates
Zone One Brass

Box Office

The Box Office opens on Wednesday 18th January. For tickets, please call the Lighthouse Theatre.

Box Office on 01536 414141.

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