4BR has been informed that the Dr Martin Wainstone Cup competition will go ahead this weekend as planned — although there has been one withdrawal from the line-up of competing bands.

The contest takes place at the Princess Alexander Auditorium at Yarm School in Stockton on Tees on Sunday 11th September.

£4,000 first prize

It all kicks off at 11.00am with the first of five bands taking to the stage to see if they can claim the top prize of £4,000 by impressing adjudicator Sheona Wade.

Competitors this year are required to perform a George Allan march composition, solo feature and a major own-choice test piece.

Generous prize fund

In addition to the first prize, the podium finishers will gain £2,000 and £1,000 respectively with the fourth placed band claiming £500. There is also an additional £250 for the 'Best March' and for the 'Best Soloist', whilst each band will receive £400 towards their travel expenses.

To further assist bands, up to 4 'borrowed players' will be allowed.

Competing bands:

City of Bradford
Elland Silver
Hepworth
Milnrow
Reg Vardy