4BR has been informed that the 17th annual Morley March Contest has already been booked for 2025.

The popular event will take place on Sunday 22nd June with the organisers keen to give bands the opportunity to get their entries in early.

Time and place

It will kick off at 12.30pm and will comprise a Road March along the pedestrianised Morley Queen Street, followed by the playing of a Hymn Tune and Contest March in the band arena outside the Town Hall.

The contest is open to all bands from Youth to Championship Section. All music is own choice. The generous prize pot is in excess of £2000 with awards for 'Best' in every section and an overall first prize of £600 along with a total of 15 cash prizes and trophies.

Further information:

To request an application to enter, please contact: morleymarch@gmail.com

The contest organisers have also recently setup a dedicated Morley March & Hymn Tune Contest Facebook Page which you can follow for updates/announcements.