The forthcoming North of England Regional Championships has gained welcome support from the Banks Group.
Proactive work
At a time when financial support for major brass band events is hard to come by, the proactive work of the Regional Committee has been rewarded with the Banks Group' support enabling the event at the Gala Theatre in Durham to secure much needed long term sustainability and development at its impressive venue in the heart of the city.
Support
North of England Regional Secretary Tony Griffiths told 4BR: "We're understandably delighted to have received financial support from the Banks Community Foundation.
Harry Banks OBE, the Chief Executive of the Banks Group has had a life time interest in brass bands and especially in helping it through the involvement of young people."
Support from a major company like Banks is such a welcome boost as it enables us to look forward with confidence and to promote our event by encouraging youth participation and interest in bandingRegional Secretary, Tony Griffiths
welcome boost
He added: "Banding in the North of England remains strong despite pressures. Support from a major company like Banks is such a welcome boost as it enables us to look forward with confidence and to promote our event by encouraging youth participation and interest in banding."
The Regional contest starts takes place on the weekend of 17th/18th March.
Tickets are available from the Gala Box Office on: 03000 266600
