The 66th South West Brass Band Association Championships will be held on Saturday 3rd November at the Riviera International Conference Centre, Torquay.

Action

The action kicks off at 10.00am and continues through until mid evening, with plenty of great music for the judges John Berryman and Paul Holland, as well as the audience to enjoy.

The Association has told 4BR that an excellent entry of 34 bands will compete in the seven sections and that the event will be welcoming competitors from Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Hampshire, Dorset and South Wales.

Youth bands

The innovative approach of the organisers also means that four Youth Bands and two Training Bands will also take part.

An Association spokesperson told 4BR: "The presentation of awards will be made by the two Life Associate Members, Sue Richards and Bert Buzza."

The Championships are unique as no monetary awards have ever been made to the winning bands, which dispels the cry from some quarters for more and bigger prize moneyOrganisers

Loyalty

They added: "The Championships are unique as no monetary awards have ever been made to the winning bands, which dispels the cry from some quarters for more and bigger prize money, and the Association is extremely proud that it’s member and guest bands continue to show such loyalty."

Tickets

All-day tickets available on the day at only £7 (with concessions).
Further information available from the Association's Secretary Brian Elliott on: telephone — 01752 892056/07966522091 or
brian@swbba.fsnet.co.uk