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Record entry list for UniBrass 2017

A record number of entrants and Cory adding their spark of entertainment means a packed student weekend of music making in Harrogate next February — and there's even cashback too!

Harrogate
  Harrogate will welcome the students at UniBrass 2017 next February.

4BR has been informed that registration for UniBrass 2017 has now closed with the largest ever field of 23 bands from across the UK competing at the event to be held at Harrogate International Centre on Saturday February 18th.

Such has been the increase in interest that the two sections contest will welcomed debutants from the University of Chichester, Nottingham Trent, Royal Northern College of Music and Zone One Student Brass.

Cory concert

It has also been confirmed that the record breaking Cory Band will provide the gala concert — with stars from the band alongside MD Philip Harper also remaining partners for education workshops which will take place during the contest day.

Tickets for both contest and gala concert will go on sale next week, supported by Brass Bands England with special rates available for those purchasing tickets for the contest and gala concert together4BR

Cashback

Tickets for both contest and gala concert will go on sale next week, supported by Brass Bands England with special rates available for those purchasing tickets for the contest and gala concert together.

UniBrass will also give 10% 'cashback' to any brass bands bringing a group of ten or more spectators.

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