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Top field bands go to battle
ILLOVO - The sounds of brass, percussion, marimbas and steel drums, combined with the flash of flags and colourful costumes, will reverberate through the Wanderers Stadium on Corlett Drive.
This is when the Field Band Foundation (FBF) holds its annual national championships on 11 October.
Six of the top field bands from around South Africa will battle for individual and team prizes before local and international judges.
The primary event will be opened at 9am on 11 October by Deputy Minister of Arts and Culture Rejoice Thizwilondi Mabudafhasi, and by well-known entrepreneur and FBF Chairman, Herman Mashaba.
The 2014 Field Band Foundation National Championships will be free and open to the public and is set to be a day of superb family entertainment with live instrumental music.
Details; www.fieldbnd.org.za
