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Sold out signs loom at Brass in Concert

If you want to make sure you have the chance to enjoy the action at Sage Gateshead first hand then you better book your ticket pronto...

Brass in Concert
  The event takes place at Sage Gateshead

If you want to ensure you have a seat to listen to a day of fantastic brass band entertainment at the 45th Brass in Concert Championships then you had better be quick.

There are now only around 150 tickets left for the event on Saturday 19th November, with people being advised that they should not wait and try and purchase tickets on the day.

The line-up of entertainers sees defending champion Cory up against Carlton Main Frickley, Krohnengen, Hammonds, Flowers, NASUWT Riverside, Brighouse & Rastrick, GUS, Foden's, Friary Brass, Tredegar and Grimethorpe Colliery.

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To book your ticket go to:

https://sagegateshead.com/whats-on/45th-brass-in-concert-championship/

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