A PRIZE-WINNING band and choirs thrilled a packed audience at Accrington town hall.

Blackburn and Darwen Band joined forces with Rossendale Ladies Choir and Rossendale Male Voice Choir to present a varied programme of entertainment.

The evening concluded with the band and choirs leading the audience in a rousing singing of Elgar's "Pomp and Circumstance" and "Jerusalem".

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