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Welsh bands look towards Tonyrefail

There is still time for bands to enter the SEWBBA Contest in Tonyrefail.

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  The event will take place at Tonyrefail Community School

Wednesday, 23 October 2024

        

The South East Wales Brass Band Association will be holding its annual contest at Tonyrefail Community School (CF39 8HG) on Saturday 23rd November.

It is being held in partnership with Kapitol Promotions and will be an own-choice concert programme format.

Details

There are relaxed registration rules to help bands wishing to compete with further details available by e-mailing: kapitol@btconnect.com

        

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