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The Entertainers are coming...

The countdown is on for the Brass in Concert Championships — with brilliant entertainment guaranteed

Brass in Concert
  The Brass in Concert Championships take place on Saturday 20th November

The Brass in Concert Championships take place on Saturday 20th November — and if you can't make it to Sage Gateshead you can enjoy all the brilliant entertainment from home thanks to the livestream broadcast on the www.wobplay.com recording platform.

There are brilliant bands to enjoy too — from the amazing Youth Brass in Concert contenders to the leading rivals for the most prestigious entertainment contest title in the banding world.

Make sure you don't miss a single note...

Go to: www.wobplay.com

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