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World of Sound to record Stevenage performances

The performances of the bands at the London & Southern Counties Regional Championships will be recorded — officially and legally for you to enjoy.

World of Sound
 

The brass band recording specialists World of Sound will once again be recording the contest performance at the London & Southern Counties Regional Championships in Stevenage on the 19th & 20th March.

Official recording

It means that conductors, players and supporters alike will have the opportunity to own a professional recording of their band's performance of their set work. It is also the only legal recording of the performances that can be made at the event.

Order

There is a minimum order of 5 discs at £6 each, available to pick up and be enjoyed again and again, just one hour after a band has left the competition stage.

All you have to do is place an order and collect it from the World of Brass trade stand!

Award winning

World of Sound are the in house brass recording specialists for World of Brass, Doyen and SP&S, as well as working with a whole host of self-funding bands, soloists and chamber groups — including the production and recording of recent BBW, British Bandsman and 4Barsrest 'CDs of the Year' from Tredegar Band and David Thornton.

It means that conductors, players and supporters alike will have the opportunity to own a professional recording of their band's performance of their set work4BR

Order

To order please contact: sound@worldofsound.uk.com by Tuesday 15th March.

Visit www.worldofsound.uk.com to see more of what World of Sound can offer bands — with brilliantly competitive package prices.

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