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Sydney ready for Battle

The final of the annual Battle of the Bands Festival takes place this coming weekend.

BANSW
 

The Band Association of New South Wales presents the Grand Final of the entertainment competition, Battle of the Bands Festival, commencing 1pm Sunday 16 November at the St Marys Band Club.

The Bands

The bands making it through to the final are:
City of Wollongong (Southern Heat Winner)
Blacktown Community Band (Metropolitan Heat) – Concert Band
City of Lake Macquarie ( Hunter/ Northern Heat Winner) – Concert Band
Warringah Concert Brass (2007 Grand Final Winner)

The Adjudicator

The adjudicator for the afternnon is Helen Zerefos OAM.

Helen has appeared in over 600 television shows, compered her own television show, performed in a Royal Gala Concert for the Queen and Prince Philip, performed in thousands of cabaret shows and concerts, and recorded a number of CDs.

Major Sponsors

The generosity of the St Marys Band Club as the major sponsors of the Battle of the Bands Festival is once again acknowledged and hugely appreciated.

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Conductor, Compere/MC, Cornet Soloist


               

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