Bold as Brass
Bold as Brass
Come celebrate the association between brass bands and coal mining with a marching bands and entertaining contest organised by Brass Bands England that highlights the best in modern banding. Each band, drawn from the best bands across the North England, will perform a 6 minute march across the museum site and a 20-minute set. The judges will assess them on the quality of their music and uniquely on how entertaining they are.
- Brass bands performing live
- Competitions including ‘Most Entertaining Band’ and ‘People’s Choice’
- Street food & beer tent
- See a silk banner being painted
If you wish to be seated please bring along your own foldable picnic chair, rug or picnic blanket.
Programme for Day:
Event Gallery
1 Lofthouse Brass Band at a previous event
2 Hade Edge Brass Band with miners at a previous event
3 Cooked breakfast available until 11 am
4 Hade Edge Brass Band at a previous event
