The Bolsover Festival of Brass contest organisers are encouraging Third and Fourth Section bands to enter this year's event which takes place on the weekend of Saturday/Sunday 1st & 2nd October at the Shirebrook Academy, in Shirebrook Derbyshire (NG20 8QF).

Such has been the demand that there is a waiting list only for the Championship, First and Second Sections, but as a spokesperson told 4BR, they are hoping that Third and Fourth Section bands will also take the opportunity to perform to a worldwide audience on its live- broadcast.

Fantastic opportunity

They said: "There are places still available for the Third and Fourth Section entertainment programme contests on Saturday 1st October and the competition offers a fantastic opportunity to be enjoyed around the world.

There is a generous prize funds, relaxed rules and a great atmosphere, so please come along, we would love to see you."

Register and details:

For bands in these sections who wish to register to compete, please go to: https://bolsoverfestivals.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Bolsover-Brass-Contest-Entry-Form-2022.pdf

For further details on the event weekend, please go to: https://bolsoverfestivals.com/