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West Midlands BBA Solo, Duet & Quartet return

The popular banding event returns in October and is looking for entries

West Midlands
  The event returns this year to Alcaster

Tuesday, 06 August 2024

        

The West Midlands Brass Band Association has announced details of the return of its popular Solo, Duet & Quartet contest

It will be held on Sunday 20th October at Alcaster Academy in Alcaster (B496QG) with entry forms to be found at: www.wmbba.org

A spokesperson told 4BR: "It is a contest open to everyone. There are 17 different classes and Association members get 10% off their entry."

The closing date for entries is Friday October 11th.

        

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