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New date for NEMBBA Contest

The popular North East Midlands Brass Band Association Contest will now take place on 13th February.

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  There is a new date for the contest.

Wednesday, 08 December 2021

        

It has been announced that the popular North East Midlands Brass Band Association Contest will now take place on a new date of Sunday 13th February at the Post Mill Centre in South Normanton in Derbyshire.

Area test-pieces

The event is open to bands in all sections to perform their 2022 regional test-pieces and will be adjudicated by the experienced Martin Heartfield.

In addition to the prizes and trophies, each winning band will also receive a free piece of music donated by Pennine Music Publishing.

The closing date for entries is 1st February.

Further information

Further information, bands should contact: dr.robert.stansfield@outlook.com

        

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