Strong Field announced for Welsh Open Entertainment Competition

Porthcawl's Pavilion Theatre will host 14 excellent bands on Saturday 16th February for the 2019 Welsh Open Championship. In addition to the CISWO Trophy and £1,000 top prize, bands are also competing for a coveted invitation to the Senior Trophy at the British Open Spring Festival in Blackpool in May.
 
The adjudicator this year is Cory MD, Philip Harper, with Dave Hayward the welcoming and knowledgeable compere. A separate entertainment award will be decided by Sarah Hayward.
The contest starts at 11.00am with tickets available by contacting the Grand Pavilion box office on 01656 815995 or by the following link:
http:/­/­www.grandpavilion.co.uk/­events/­3693/­brass-bands-championship-2019-private-hire/
 
Competitors:
Abergavenny Borough (Sean O'Neil)
AW Parker Drybrook (Joshua Ruck)
BTM (Jeff Hutcherson)
Burry Port Town (Michael Thorne)
City of Cardiff (M1) (Christopher Bond)
Enderby (Ryan Richards)
Filton Concert (Tom Davoren)
Haverhill Silver (Paul Filby)
Jackfield (David Maplestone)
Llwydcoed (Christopher Turner)
Pontardulais Town (Paul Jenkins)
Thundersley (Melvin White)
Tongwynlais Temperance (Gareth Hann)
Tylorstown (Gary Davies)

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