Due to a withdrawal, there is a much sought after place to be filled for one of the UK's most lucrative contests.

Hefty cheques

All at the Doctor Martin Wainstone Cup bands will play a march, solo and own-choice test-piece, with the winner's also going home with a hefty cheque for £4,000.

There are also further podium prizes of £2,000 and £1,000, with the fourth placed band winning £500 and with £250 on offer for the 'Best March' and 'Best Soloist'.

Each band will also receive £400 towards their travel expenses.

The contest is being held at the Princess Alexander Auditorium, Yarm School, Stockton on Tees on Sunday the 8th of September.

Excellent opportunity

A spokesperson told 4BR: "Unfortunately a band has withdrawn. This represents an excellent opportunity for another ambitious band to take their place.

If you would like your band to compete please contact: s.goodwin.55@hotmail.co.uk without delay.

We are also pleased to announce that the contest will be supporting the AoBBA trainee adjudicator programme when Toby Bannon will receive guidance from our experienced adjudicator."