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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