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Masters line-up confirmed

15 bands set for 'Salute to Youth' to try and claim Masters title in Kettering this Sunday.

Lighthouse
 

The list of competing bands at this year's All England Masters international Championship has been announced.

The contest takes place at The Lighthouse Theatre in Kettering on Sunday (May 24th) starting at 10.00am.

Salute to Youth

The top prize of £3,000 is up for grabs for the bands who can master Gilbert Vinter's 'Salute to Youth'.

4BR will be there to provide live coverage and a preview of the contest will appear tomorrow.

TICKETS COST: £15: Adults/ £12: Concessions/ £40: Family Ticket

Tickets

They can be purchased in advance from:

http://www.theatresonline.com/theatres/kettering-theatres/lighthouse-theatre/whats-on.html

The top prize of £3,000 is up for grabs for the bands who can master Gilbert Vinter's 'Salute to Youth'4BR

Competing Bands:

1st Old Boys (Stephen Cairns)
Aveley & Newham (John Ward)
Blackburn & Darwen (Huw Thomas)
Brass Band Heist (Bert van Theinen)
Brass Band Leieland (Walter Loose)
Co-operative Funeralcare North West (Jef Sparkes)
Hammonds Saltaire (Morgan Griffiths)
Lydbrook (Tom Davoran)
Medway (Melvin White)
Milnrow (Mark Bentham)
Northop Silver (Mareika Gray)
Tylorstown (Gary Davies)
Virtuosi GUS (Adam Cooke)
Wantage Silver (Philip Bailey)
Zone One Brass (Richard Ward)

1st Prize: £3,000
2nd Prize: £1,500
3rd Prize: £750
4th Prize: £500

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