Organisers have released details of the 6th Weston Super Mare own choice contest to be held in the seaside resort on Sunday 18th May 2014.

Format

The existing contest format will remain in place once more, with Parkwood Community Leisure and North Somerset Council supporting the event with the excellent facilities provided by the Winter Gardens.

Important event

Parkwood Leisures Manager, Ian Woodward, told 4BR: "This is an important event for us, and the resort, enabling us to showcase our auditorium, restaurant and bar facilities to band members and their supporters and families."

With Weston Brass members continuing to supply stewarding on the day, bands are assured of a warm welcome to the contest which attracts entries from across the South West, Wales, Midlands, Home Counties and South East.

Great entry

Organising spokesperson John Woods added: "I’m delighted to be taking this contest forward in its 46th year.

We had a great entry last year and very positive feedback from many bands about the organization and atmosphere created. With support from the SWBBA management team I’m confident we can maintain this popular event in the brass band calendar."

This is an important event for us, and the resort, enabling us to showcase our auditorium, restaurant and bar facilities to band members and their supporters and familiesIan Woodward

Judges

Adjudicators for 2014 will be Paul Cosh and Stan Lippeatt and the contest schedule and entry forms will be available from John Woods in late December at johnwwoods@tiscali.co.uk or telephone 01934 750700.

Bands that have competed at Weston in the past, as well as member bands of SWBBA, can expect to hear from John by the year end.

Full details of the Contest will also be posted and available to download at: www.southwestbrassbandassociation.co.uk