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Lucky winner gets extra Cory treat

One lucky winner will be able to enjoy Cory's visit to perform at Perth Concert Hall this April.

Cory
  The concert will see Cory join the National Youth Band of Scotland in Perth

The Scottish Brass Band Association has announced the lucky winner of its Cory Band VIP Concert Package competition.

Winner

The world's number 1 ranked band will be playing in concert alongside the National Youth Brass Band of Scotland in a special 60th anniversary event at Perth Concert Hall on Wednesday 4th April (7.30pm), and Karen Muir from Greenock will now be enjoying the experience, which includes meeting MD Philip Harper and star players backstage as well as getting a signed Cory CD.

Family link

She told 4BR: "As somebody who never usually wins anything, you can imagine my delight on hearing this news. I'm thrilled, especially as it comes with the opportunity to meet the band.

I'm really looking forward to the concert as my son is also playing for the first time with the National Youth Band of Scotland, so it's going to be a memorable night for all the family."

I'm really looking forward to the concert as my son is also playing for the first time with the National Youth Band of Scotland, so it's going to be a memorable night for all the familycompetition winner, Karen Muir

Great evening

SBBA President Carrie Boax was also delighted by the response to the competition and to the interest in what promises to be a great evening of musical entertainment.

"My thanks go to everyone who entered and we look forward to seeing as many people as possible at the concert itself.

It's going to be a fantastic night of celebration and wonderful music making — headed by two quite brilliant bands. This is an event not to miss."

Book tickets:

To find out more and book tickets go to:
https://www.sbba.org.uk/news/5442/win-a-vip-package-for-cory-concert-in-perth

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