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Still time to march to Morley

There is still time to get your entries in for the popular Morley March Contest.

March
  The event is one fof the most popular in the march calendar

As has been reported on 4BR, the popular Morley March Contest will return to the calendar on Sunday 26th June.

It will kick off at 12.30pm and will comprise a road march along the pedestrianised Morley Queen Street, followed by the playing of a hymn tune and contest march in the band arena outside the Town Hall.

It has now been announced that the adjudicators will be Alan Morrison and Jack Capstaff.

Prize pot

The prize pot is £2000 with prizes available for 'Best' in every section and a first prize of £600 along with a total of 15 cash prizes and trophies.

More information

There are still some vacancies for bands to enter.

For more information and an entry form, please contact morleymarch@gmail.com

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