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Hertfordshire Showband - Southern England Parade Band Contest 2016

On the 19th of June 2016 the Hertfordshire Showband competed in the Southern England Parade Band Contest in Tonbridge which is held as part of the annual Tonbridge Carnival and Charity Fair held in the grounds of the Norman Castle in the town centre of Tonbridge, Kent.

After training over the winter season to perfect their parade music and also to add moves to several pieces the band were in competition once again and took their show to Tonbridge to compete for the title of Parade Band Contest Champions 2016

During a short warm up while marching down to the judging route the band prepared themselves for their competition but also aimed to entertain the masses gathering for the following carnival procession

The band rose to to occasion, and after entertaining the gathering public, joined the other competing bands to enjoy the carnival fete while the judges compiled their scores and awaited the results later in the day

Once the results had been decided the bands and public gathered in the Castle grounds in Tonbridge around the carnival arena to await the much anticipated results.

And the winners are..... The Hertfordshire Showband! Southern England Parade Band Champions 2016!

After the award ceremony the Hertfordshire Showband took to the arena to perform a few pieces for the crowds gathering within the castle walls for the carnival fete to round off their day and with another warm welcome from the audience and some kind words from the organisers the band said farewell and started contemplating their next appearance and next year's competitions