Having recently spoke to Butlins on a different matter, I asked about the contest and they said that the NEMBBA & Butlins are meeting shortly to finalise next years contest.
There will be a closing date for mining bands and then it will be open to anyone.
They are looking for up to 90 bands to enter.
There is also a possibility of an increase in prize money for the lower sections.
Let's hope that this contest builds on last years success and long may it continue, well done to Stan, Brian, Steve & their respective teams for rescuing this contest. See you in 2005.