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New website for National Championships

A new website will bring you all you need to know about the National Championships of Great Britain.

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  A new website has been created for the National Championships of Great Britain

Kapitol Promotions Ltd has announced the launch of a brand new National Championships of Great Britain website.

The new website includes sections for latest news, event updates and official announcements, as well as updated National Championship Rules. New pages will include the history and key milestones in the history of the event as well as an extensive archive of National and Regional Championship results.

Comprehensive

A spokesperson told 4BR: "We're pleased to launch this refreshed, professional and comprehensive online hub for players, conductors, supporters and partners of the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain.

The website has been designed to provide greater clarity, accessibility and transparency for all stakeholders across the movement, and the new streamlined website address and modern interface signifies a stronger branded feel."

Primary source

They added: "We encourage bands and supporters to explore the new platform and bookmark it as your primary source for official National Championships information as we also add further details and information."

Find out more:


www.nbbcgb.co.uk

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