North of England Supported by Geneva

The North of England Brass Band Championships has announced that Geneva Instruments will once again support the North of England regional contest on the 17th and 18th of March 2018, in the Gala Theatre Durham.

The regional committee are delighted that Geneva Instruments are once again able to provide some much needed sustainability to the regional event The Geneva Instruments Challenge Cup will be presented once again to the winning championship section band. Geneva continues its commitment to the North of England Brass Band Championships and to the brass band movement at all levels in the North of England.

North of England Regional secretary Tony Griffiths told A4B: “Geneva Instruments support is a welcome boost for our contest and we look forward to developing this strong professional relationship with Geneva Instruments. Banding in the North of England remains strong while our future development and sustainability is under scrutiny. This is where the support from a major International company like Geneva Instruments is such a welcomed boost. It enables us to look forward with some confidence, both in the North of England and within the larger family of the National Brass Band Championships.”

Geneva Instruments Founder, Tim Oldroyd told A4B: “I am delighted that we are able to work with Tony and the team. The North of England Brass Band Championships is my local contest and I have enjoyed many special moments personally at the championships over the years. Already being associated with many of the bands competing over the weekend will without doubt see our trade stand busy. UK Sales Director, Robin Winspear and all Geneva Instruments team offer a warm welcome to friends old and new on the 17th and 18th of March.”