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North American Championship to streamed on internet

You can catch all the action as it unfolds at the forthcoming North American Brass Band Championships — all from the comfort of your own home.

NBBC
 

4BR has been informed that the North American Brass Band Championships will be streamed live on the internet from Grand Rapids in Michigan on the weekend of the 11th/12th April.

Excited

NABBA President Dr. Stephen Arthur Allen told 4BR: "We are excited to announce that, in another NABBA first, all of the two-day events in the main hall will be live-streamed onto the internet for both days of the Championship."

The cost is $12.95 per day for each whole day, and of you wish to sign up you will need to go to the following link to sign up for the days you wish to watch: http://www.box5tv.com/signup

Wherever you are in the banding world you can now join us for two whole days of amazing North American brass band playing and competitionNABBC President, Stephen Allen

All over the world

Stephen added: "The live stream will become active on the days that you have chosen.

Wherever you are in the banding world you can now join us for two whole days of amazing North American brass band playing and competition. We will be delighted to have you with us."

4BR Editor Iwan Fox will also be in Grand Rapids to cover the event and give live coverage of the two days of performances.

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