Help Betteshanger Colliery Brass Band Reach the National Finals

We are incredibly proud to share that **Betteshanger Colliery Brass Band** has been crowned **London & Southern Counties Regional Champions for the third consecutive year** — an achievement that reflects the dedication, passion, and talent of our musicians.

This success means we have once again qualified for the **National Finals in York** — a prestigious opportunity to represent our region on the national stage.

However, getting there comes at a cost.

To attend the finals, we need to raise **£5,000**, which will cover essential expenses such as:

* Transport to York

* Music and performance materials

* Rehearsal spaces to prepare at the highest level

As a community band, we rely heavily on local support to make opportunities like this possible.

We are reaching out to our wonderful community and local businesses to help us on this journey. One of the ways businesses can get involved is by **sponsoring a chair**.

There are **28 performers** heading to the finals:

* **25 brass players**

* **3 percussionists**

Two furthers seats of our

*** Musical Director ***

*** Band President **

You can sponsor a chair for **£200**, directly supporting one of our musicians on their journey to York. In return, we will proudly **promote your business across our social media channels and on our website**, helping to showcase your support for local arts and talent.

Every contribution, no matter the size, brings us one step closer to representing our community with pride on the national stage.

If you are a local business, organisation, or individual who believes in supporting the arts and local talent, we would be incredibly grateful for your support.

**Support your local band. Help us bring the sound of Betteshanger to York.**

INSTRUCTIONS

Sponsor a Seat – Betteshanger Colliery Brass Band

We are delighted to offer a unique opportunity to support the band by **sponsoring a seat**. This is a meaningful way to contribute directly to the future of the Betteshanger Colliery Brass Band while being recognised for your generosity.

Sponsoring a seat is simple:

1. Visit our GoFundMe page.

2. Make a donation of **£200**.

3. When prompted for your name, please write:

* **Your name or company name**, and

* **The specific seat you wish to sponsor**

For example:

*“Smith & Co – Solo Cornet 1”*

Once your donation is received, your sponsorship will be recorded against that seat.

A regularly updated list will be available so you can see which seats have already been sponsored.

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### Available Seats to Sponsor

**Leadership**

* Musical Director

* Band President

**Cornets**

* Principal Cornet

* Solo Cornet 1

* Solo Cornet 2

* Solo Cornet 3

* Solo Cornet 4

* Repiano Cornet

* 2nd Cornet 1

* 2nd Cornet 2

* 3rd Cornet 1

* 3rd Cornet 2

**Flugelhorn**

* Flugelhorn

**Tenor Horns**

* Solo Tenor Horn

* 1st Tenor Horn

* 2nd Tenor Horn

**Baritones**

* 1st Baritone

* 2nd Baritone

**Trombones**

* Solo Trombone

* 2nd Trombone

* Bass Trombone

**Euphoniums**

* Solo Euphonium

* 2nd Euphonium

**Basses**

* Eb Bass 1

* Eb Bass 2

* Bb Bass 1

* Bb Bass 2

**Percussion**

* Percussionist 1

* Percussionist 2

* Percussionist 3

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Your support helps sustain the band’s musical excellence, community presence, and future growth. Thank you for being part of our journey.