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Exmouth closing date looms

If you want to enter the popular Exmouth Brass Band Festival then get your entries in now...

SWBBA
 

Wednesday, 10 July 2013

        

Bands intending to enter the popular Exmouth Brass Band Festival, promoted and organised by the South West Brass Band Association are reminded that entries close on 19th July.

The event will be held on Saturday 7th September, and there are still a few vacancies available.

Contact

The Festival schedule and entry can be obtained by contacting the Secretary, Brian Elliot on 01752 892056, email brian@swbba.fsnet.co.uk or downloading from www.southwestbrassbandassociation.co.uk.

Top class entertainment

Brian told 4BR: "If you haven't been to Exmouth, bands are not only guaranteed a top-class entertainment contest in the seafront Exmouth Pavilion and fringe concerts in the adjoining Gardens, but sunshine and amusements too!"

The event will be held on Saturday 7th September, and there are still a few vacancies available4BR

Annual Championship

Brian also reminded bands that the schedule and entry form for the Association's 67th Annual Championships on Saturday 2nd November in the Riviera International Conference Centre, Torquay, are now available and entries close on 14th September.

        

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