The Dr Martin Trust Contest, one of the UK’s best funded top flight competitive events will once again take place at Middlesbrough Town Hall (above) on Sunday 14th September.
£4,000 first prize
Now in its fifth year, the event boasts a prize fund of £8,000, with the winners taking away the Wainstones Cup plus a first prize of £4,000 — more than is on offer at the British Open which takes place just a week before in Birmingham.
The growing popularity of the event, won last year by the Co-operative Funeralcare Band from Scotland under the baton of Allan Ramsay, is such that entries are now limited.
Format
The contest format sees the nationally graded Championship Section bands perform an own choice march, feature a main soloist and championship standard own choice test piece.
Appearance fee
In addition to the £4,000 first prize, podium finishers pick up £2,000 and £1,000, with £500 for the band coming fourth. There are additional prizes of £250 for the march and solo winners.
An entry fee of £150 is payable, although each band will receive a £300 appearance fee.
Now in its fifth year, the event boasts a prize fund of £8,000, with the winners taking away the Wainstones Cup plus a first prize of £4,0004BR
How to enter
Bands that are wishing to take part are asked to contact the contest organiser Steve Goodwin as soon as possible to ensure entry.
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