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Colne Valley open for entries

The Colne Valley Solo, Duet & Quartet competition is now open for entrants who wish to take part.

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4BR has been informed that entries are now open for the Colne Valley Solo, Duet & Quartet competition, which takes place for the third time on Sunday 7th June, at the new, easily accessible venue of Waterhead Academy, Oldham

Lots of attractions

Adjudicated by John Doyle and Paul Duffy, the competition will start at 10.00am with two performance rooms running simultaneously.

There is ample disabled access, good car parking and refreshments will be available on the day

There are a number of slow melody sections, technical, duet, quartet and open sections, with trophies and great prizes up for grabs.

There are a number of slow melody sections, technical, duet, quartet and open sections, with trophies and great prizes up for grabs4BR

More details

For more details and entry forms, visit the website: www.colnevalleycontest.co.uk, or e-mail Tommy at tommytynan@live.co.uk

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