Gerald Harrison introduces this, the first BBC2 brass band knock-out competition. Programme 1: Round 1 from Stockport,
North West Area Champions
Fairey Engineering Works Band conducted by WALTER HARGREAVES v
London and Southern Area Champions
The Hanwell Band conducted by BARBARA STONE who battle it out for a place in the first semi-final, and a chance to win £1,000. Judges:
William Relton
Lt-Col Trevor L. Sharpe , mvo, OBE
Whilst the judges are deliberating Peter Skellern re-creates his hit' You're a Lady' accompanied by THE HANWELL BAND
Sound KEITH BARLOW
Lighting BARRY THOMM Designer CHRIS BULL
Producer KEN GRIFFIN