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Dr Martin's healthy cash boost on offer once more

There is a significant amount of prize money on offer to keep band's finances in a healthy state at this year's Dr Martin Wainstone Cup competition.

Hepworth
  Last year's winner was Hepworth Band

Entries are now open for the 2023 Dr Martin Wainstone Cup competition which will take place at the Princess Alexander Auditorium, Yarm School in Stockton on Tees on Sunday 10th September.

£4,000 plus winner

Held the day after the British Open, the event continues to provide an ideal opportunity for Championship Section bands to replenish their financial coffers with generous cash prizes — with the winning band taking home a first prize of £4,000.

With additional prizes on offer the 2022 champion Hepworth took home a prize package of £4,650.

The overall prize pot is over £8,000, with the podium finishers winning £2,000 and £1,000 respectively and 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.

With additional prizes on offer the 2022 champion Hepworth (above) took home a prize package of £4,650.

Musical requirements

Competitors this year will be required to perform an own-choice march, solo and major test piece selection

To further assist bands, up to 4 'borrowed players' will be allowed. The contest will be pre- dawn. The entry fee is £250.

Contact:


s.goodwin.55@hotmail.co.uk

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