*
banner

Bolsover Festival delight as event reaches all corners of the globe

Organisers of the Bolsover Festival of Brass have been delighted by the feedback received from around the banding world to their live streamed event.

Hepowrth
  Hepworth's winning performance in the Championship Section was broadcast around the banding globe.

The Bolsover Festival of Brass continues to make a remarkable impact across the banding world, with a record number of viewers logging in to this year's live-streaming of the event.

Around the world

People from as far afield as South Africa, the USA and New Zealand, the majority of European countries and all parts of the UK enjoyed nearly 12 non-stop hours of broadcasting from the Heritage High School in Clowne, with entertainment sets provided by the 49 competitors.

"We were delighted at how the day went and how the contest continues to reach out to all corners the banding world,"event organiser Carole Hirst told 4BR.

"Well over 23,000 people enjoyed the music making on-line, and my thanks go not only to the competing bands who were all superb, but to the production team led by James and Sarah Parkinson for the way in which they captured the action and brought the entertainment directly to people on their mobile phones, tables and home PCs."

Further improve

She added: "The feedback we have had has been so encouraging and we will be looking to further improve on the contest day experience for competitors, contest day supporters and on-line audience for 2019."

Carole told 4BR that the innovative Audience Prize, sponsored by Warwick Music Group was also a great success, with hundreds of people taking the time to vote on-line for their favourite bands in order of preference in the Championship Section.

"That was something that really thrilled us,"she said. "It showed that people were really engaged with the contest day and were listening with interest.

My thanks go to Warwick Music Group and all our other sponsors for their support as it enabled us to draw in worldwide interest to the event once more."

The feedback we have had has been so encouraging and we will be looking to further improve on the contest day experience for competitors, contest day supporters and on-line audience for 2019Carole Hirst

Full news report

For the full news report and results from the 2018 event go to:

https://www.4barsrest.com/news/detail.asp?criteria=result&id=33856

Become a supporter and help make our future secure.

4barsrest continues to be a proudly independent voice. There are no paywalls to overcome to be able to enjoy what we do to keep our journalism at the heart of the brass banding world. Support us with a one-off donation or subscribe from just £2.50 per month.

Support us    


Cory

Last chord for Cory legends

June 30 • The final notes of a decade of unprecedented success have been delivered by Glyn and Helen Williams at Cory Band.


Hepworth

Report & Result: Red Admiral March & Hymn Tune Contest

June 30 • The wizards of Hepworth pick up yet another march and hymn tune victory as they take the inaugural Red Admiral honours.


Crofton

Result: Wetherby Drovers March & Hymn Tune Contest

June 30 • Crofton Silver drive home with the top prize at Wetherby.


Mnozil

Mnozil Brass booked for Symphony Hall in 2027

June 30 • After their memorable performance in Birmingham on the weekend, over 650 tickets have already been snapped up for their 2027 return.


The Portsmouth Grammar School - Concert by The Black Dyke Band

Saturday 28 June • St Marys Church, Fratton, Portsmouth PO15PA PO15PA


Petworth Town Band - Fete in the Park with Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Grounds of Petworth Park GU28 9LR


Petworth Town Band - Farnham Brass Band and Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Farnham Carnival


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Billingshurst Carnival

Sunday 29 June • Carnival through Billingshurst and concert at Recreation Ground RH14 9SX


Simon Langton Brass - Deal Memorial Bandstand

Sunday 29 June • The Strand, Walmer, Deal CT14 7DY CT14 7DY


Linthwaite Band

July 1 • We are a friendly 4th section contesting band with various engagements throughout the year, and currently have a vacancy for a cornet player (position negotiable) and are keen to fill the position. Please see contact details below.


Newport Borough Brass Band

July 1 • We are inviting applications for the position of Principal Cornet. . Would you like to be a part of the process to lead & shape the future of the band? Newport Borough Brass Band are looking for a dynamic Principal Cornet player to lead the team.


Newport Borough Brass Band

July 1 • We are inviting applications for the position of Musical Director.. The band are looking for a positive and dynamic leader who can further develop our players skills & aid us in our aspirations of reaching the 1st section.


Martin Heartfield

GGSM, ARCM, PGCE
Conductor, Adjudicator, Educationalist


               

 © 2025 4barsrest.com Ltd