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Full house signs for Wychavon

Its full to the brim with competing bands at the Wychavon Festival of Brass later this year.

Wychavon
  The Wychavon Festival of Brass has become one of the most popular contests in the UK.

The delighted organisers of the forthcoming Wychavon Festival of Brass have told 4BR that that the 'full house' signs are now up after entries to the contest on November 2nd exceeded all expectations.

Delighted

Contest Secretary Kev Whittaker said: "We have had to close the entries three weeks before the official date. With over 60 performances from bands in five sections, we're delighted by the response as it shows that bands feel the event is one of the foremost entertainment contests in the country."

Kevin said that bands that wish to be placed on a waiting list in case there is an upcoming vacancy, pleae contact: contest@festivalofbrass.co.uk

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