I have had so many people who I have been talkin to complaining about the fee that the Butlins management want to charge band personel to perform at the contest.
When our band recieved the entry details and asked for the £50 fee there was no mention of the extra £12 per person to play.
As we are an unsponsored band this doesnt help and especially so soon after the high costs of attending the National Finals in Dundee.
If this cost stands our band (Old Silkstone Brass ) look at present doubtful as to whether we shall be able to attend. This is a real shame as the band really wants to go.
If bands don't get together and do something this may become common practise if others join in on the "band wagon".
What views do others have.
I think we all need to contest this otherwise there is no point in attending, our band worked out after coach and entry fees even if they won they would break even. Is this what contesting is becoming?........................
Ej (Old Silkstone )[/b]
When our band recieved the entry details and asked for the £50 fee there was no mention of the extra £12 per person to play.
As we are an unsponsored band this doesnt help and especially so soon after the high costs of attending the National Finals in Dundee.
If this cost stands our band (Old Silkstone Brass ) look at present doubtful as to whether we shall be able to attend. This is a real shame as the band really wants to go.
If bands don't get together and do something this may become common practise if others join in on the "band wagon".
What views do others have.
I think we all need to contest this otherwise there is no point in attending, our band worked out after coach and entry fees even if they won they would break even. Is this what contesting is becoming?........................
Ej (Old Silkstone )[/b]