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Manx brass band becomes first from Island to compete in highest level of regional competition

They're heading to the UK this weekend

Manx Concert Brass has become the first band from the Island to compete in the highest section of a regional competition.

Members are heading to Blackpool to take part in the North West Regional Championships this weekend.

While there are a number of levels of the championships, this is the first time a Manx band's reached the top section.

Ian Clague MBE is leading the band:

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