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Brighouse gets ready for Lion hunt

The 18th Brighouse Lions & District Festival of Brass takes place in the famous Yorkshire banding town in July — so don't miss it!

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  There will be plenty of great music making on show in Brighouse in July

Friday, 26 May 2017

        

The weekend of 1st & 2nd July will see the famous Yorkshire brass banding town of Brighouse host its 18th Brighouse Lions & District Festival of Brass.

Free concert

Saturday evening will see a free concert held at the Central Methodist Church featuring Wardle Anderson Brass led by MD Sean Conway. Tickets for the event are now available from Kirklees Music.

Saturday evening will see a free concert held at the Central Methodist Church featuring Wardle Anderson Brass led by MD Sean Conway4BR

Contest

The following day from 1.00pm the famous Hymn Tune & March Contest will take place in Thornton Square where 24 bands from Youth to Championship Section will take part, including defending champions and London finalists, Wingates.

For further information and Saturday concert tickets please call Kirklees Music on 01484 722855 or e-mail brighousemarchcontest@gmail.com

        

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