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Desford non contest

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Subject: Desford non contest
From: Peter Younghusband <monkey@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sun, 01 Aug 1999 18:15:13 +0800
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Mark Tarry wrote:

> ps , any truth in the rumour that Desford are giving up contesting
> completely due to bad results, VERY high costs to get a band to a contest,
> and so they can persue a more modern approach to brass banding...ie world
> tours etc?

Now that would be a very bold and interesting move. It was of course Desford who
took a year off contesting a few years ago after their National hat-trick.

I was always keen on a move like this, but many people replied with 'but
contests keep up the standards.' Sponsorship also plays a big part in some bands
I suppose. A sponsor could always put emphasis on actual results I suppose.

When Grimethorpe were over here in Oz earlier this year, it was reported that
the concert promoter had said he could tour them solid for a year across Asia
and USA. I know that's a one off but it would certainly be fun!

In light of the recent poll results, it would be interesting to see how many
people think this move would be a good idea.

Monkey

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