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Kyla Brox was declared the winner of the 5th UKBlues Challenge organised by the UKBlues Federation (UKBlues) which took place at Worthing Pier's Southern Pavilion on Saturday 8th September 2018 and will be representing the UK joining more than 250 other acts from all over the world at the 35th International Blues Challenge (IBC) in Memphis, USA organised by the Blues Foundation between 22nd and 26th January 2019.

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Kyla will also compete in the 9th European Blues Challenge (EBC) in Ponta Delgada, San Miguel, The Azores organised by the European Blues Union on 4th, 5th and 6th April 2019 in which 22 bands from across Europe will take part.

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Kyla received the winner's trophy from Ashwyn Smyth, Chairman UKBlues Federation

As part of UKBlues’ mission to support the Blues in the UK they set up a crowd funding campaign to raise funds towards the considerable costs which will be incurred by the Kyla Brox representing the UK at the 2019 IBC & EBC. In support of this crowd funding a benefit concert took place at the Bluefunk Rhythm & Blues Club, Poynton, Cheshire on Friday 28^th December 2018. This photo gallery is a record of the event.

About the Kyla Brox Band

Kyla Brox (vocals/flute), Danny Blomeley (bass guitar), Paul Farr (guitar), Mark Warburton (drums)

Kyla's voice remains a stunning example of the soul singer's art: turning up the heat by degrees, lulling and charming before unleashing emotional catharsis, and blurring the distinction between pleasure and pain like the soul greats of old. Whether fronting the mighty Kyla Brox Band, or harnessing undiluted soul power in a duo with musical and life partner Danny Blomeley, Kyla Brox is without doubt the most authentic UK blues and soul singer of her generation.

Find out more about Kyla's fascinating history and her music at www.kylabrox.com

A message from Garry White, Bluefunk Rhythm & Blues club:

"One of the greatest voices in the UK today"

When I wrote that, it was my opinion (shared by many) but it can now be claimed to be a statement of fact. On 8th September 2018 Kyla was at last, deservedly crowned the Goddess of British Blues by winning the UK Blues Federation's Blues Challenge at Worthing Pier. The classic blues "At Last", long in Kyla's repertoire, now takes on a whole new meaning for her fans.

This accolade shines a spotlight on Kyla on her home turf but I believe that the knock-on effects will be much greater for her and her world class band. Apart from winning the UK award Kyla will be automatically included in The European Blues Challenge to be held in the Azores and the International Blues Challenge in Memphis in January 2019. I genuinely believe that this beautiful Siren is capable of claiming a hat trick of titles for the UK.

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Victor Brox
featuring Clive Mellor (harp) and Iain ‘Genghis’ Mellor ' (guitar case percussion)

The Kyla Brox Band
featuring Victor Brox and Annette Reis Dunne, plus 'The Broxettes'