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Cathedral entries open for Ripon

The popular Ripon Entertainment Contest is now open for entries.

Ripon
  Ripon Cathedral hosts the event

Monday, 17 February 2020

        

The popular Ripon Entertainment Contest is due to take place on Saturday May 30th.

The event is open to Third, Fourth, Youth and Unregistered bands and is held at the magnificent Ripon Cathedral.

It starts at 12.00 noon with an entry fee of entry fee £25. The closing date is 29th February.

Fantastic setting

A spokesperson told 4BR: "This is a great day of music and entertainment in a fantastic setting, enjoyed by everyone involved. There are a few places left for this year's contest which we'd love to fill."

More details

For more details and an entry form please go to: www.riponcityband.co.uk

Or contact contest organiser paulette.morton@hotmail.co.uk

        

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