I agree-it did seem a really strange new rule. I think it was the right decision to go on and play anyway, knowing you would be disqualified. Better...
1994-1998: Carharrack & St Day Silver Band (Euphonium)<br>
1998-2002: Lanner & District Silver Band (Euph, Sop & Cornet)<br>
2002: Porthleven Town Band (Flugel, Cornet & Sop)<br>
2002-present: Lympstone South West Telecoms Band (Solo Cornet, 1st Baritone, Principal Cornet)<br>