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Advert: British Bandsman

Your chance to vote on the BB 125 finisher!

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British Bandsman readers are being given the chance to vote on the finale to Black Dyke Band’s programme at the magazine's 125th anniversary concert in Symphony Hall, Birmingham, at 3.00pm on Sunday 1 July.

Special

Speaking on the initiative, BB Editor, Kenneth Crookston, commented: "Our 125th anniversary concert promises to be a very special occasion in many ways, and by way of a ‘thank you’ to our loyal readership, some of whom have been reading the magazine for many years, we are offering them the opportunity to play a part in choosing the final item in Black Dyke’s programme."

Website

He continued: "Simply by visiting our website at www.britishbandsman.com and following the link on the banner, readers can enter their details and their three favourite programme ‘finishers’ in order of preference."

Kenneth added: "The final choice will be the one with the most votes, with first choices weighted higher than second, and so on.

Those who participate and are lucky enough to nominate the winner among their three choices will have the chance to win one of five pairs of top-priced tickets for the concert, which will also feature the remarkable Australian multi-instrumentalist, James Morrison."

Delighted

Commenting on BB’s latest initiative, Black Dyke’s Music Director, Nicholas Childs added: "We at Black Dyke are delighted to be taking part in British Bandsman’s 125th anniversary celebrations, and involving the brass band public in selecting the closing part of our programme promises to add real interest to the event.

With an unlimited choice on offer, we are really looking forward to finding out exactly what the audience in Symphony Hall want to hear."

Those who participate and are lucky enough to nominate the winner among their three choices will have the chance to win one of five pairs of top-priced tickets for the concertBritish Bandsman

Post

Readers wishing to send their choices by post can do so to British Bandsman Anniversary, 66-78 Denington Road, Wellingborough, Northants, NN8 2QH.

Closing date

The closing date for submissions is Monday 16 April and the final choice and winners of the concert tickets will be revealed in the following week’s British Bandsman.

Details

Full details are available on the British Bandsman website. The competition is open to anyone, although voters may enter only once. The Editor's decision is final in the event of any dispute.

Tickets

Tickets for the event, priced £22.00, £19.00 and £15.00, are available from the Symphony Hall Box Office on 0121 345 0600 or online at http://www.thsh.co.uk/event/black-dyke-band-12/

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