The forthcoming Shirebrook Town Music Festival has announced that its decision to host a 'Brass in the Bandstand' Open Entertainment Contest instead of its proposed March & Hymn Tune contest on Sunday 12th July has been a great success.
New event
The new event has attracted a full line up of 10 bands, which will provide an exciting contest bonus following the concert appearance of Grimethorpe Colliery Band (above) at Shirebrook Leisure Centre the previous evening (7.30pm on 11th July).
Prizes
With a first prize of £750, podium awards of £400, £200 and a 'Most Entertaining Performance' prize of £200, there is also plenty of cash up for grabs too!
The contest will start in Shirebrook Town Park at midday — and with no registration, and free entry open to contesting and non-contesting bands, it is being held to encourage bands to come and enjoy the musical experience of providing a 30 minute entertainment programme.
Draw:
The draw has been made as follows:
1. Dinnington Colliery
2. Shirebrook Miners Welfare
3. Unite the Union (City of Sheffield)
4. Market Rasen ResDev,
5. South Yorkshire Police
6. Ireland Colliery Chesterfield
7. Oughtibridge
8. Enderby
9. Hatfield Colliery
10. Rolls Royce Derby
The new event has attracted a full line up of 10 bands, which will provide an exciting contest bonus following the concert appearance of Grimethorpe Colliery Band at Shirebrook Leisure Centre the previous evening4BR
Grimethorpe Concert:
Grimethorpe Colliery Band will provide an evening of 'Brassed Off' music on Saturday 11th July commencing at 7.30pm at Shirebrook Leisure Centre.
Tickets are available on sale now from Shirebrook Leisure Centre on 01623 748313 and Shirebrook Town Council on 01623 742475 at £12 and £10 concessions.
