Nine bands will compete at Blackpool's Winter Gardens on Sunday 14th February in a bid to be to be crowned the Action Medical Research Youth Entertainment Champions of Great Britain for 2010.

Defending champions return

The defending champion, Youth Brass 2000, led by Chris will return to Blackpool to defend their title.

Quality

Contest organiser, Gary Walczak told 4BR 'We are grateful to all our sponsors who have stayed loyal to us in these very difficult financial times. Although there is smaller entry this year, I am sure there will not be any drop in quality. You just do not know what the bands will come up with. That is what makes this event so exciting and unique' before adding 'the audience can look forward to a fantastic day of music and entertainment.

You just do not know what the bands will come up with. That is what makes this event so exciting and uniqueGary Walczak

Experienced judging duo

The judges for the competition will be the experienced duo of Alan Morrison and Stan Lippeatt. Alan will judge the music element whilst Stan will focus on the entertainment on show.

Pre results entertainment

Whilst the results are being calculated, there will be a Percussion feature to entertain the audience and participants.

The competing bands are:

Elland Silver Youth, Samantha Harrison
Enderby Youth Band, Trevor Hounsome
Houghton Area Youth Band, Brian Adams
Poynton Youth Brass Band, Andy Hirst
Rochdale Borough Youth, Eric Landon
Sellers International Youth Band, Alex Kerwin
Stockport Schools' Brass Band, Phil Pavey
Wardle High School Band, Lee Rigg
Youth Brass 2000, Chris Jeans

Ticket details

The start time for the contest is 10.30 with the doors opening at 10.00am. The ticket prices are the same as last year:
Adults £7:00, Children £4:00 and a family ticket @ £20:00 for 2 adults and up to 3 children,