Following on from the success of last year’s Bolsover Entertainment Contest, the organisers have announced further innovative expansion plans for the event in 2010.

Split venues

The new Bolsover Brass Festival and will take place on Sunday 3rd October but will be split over two venues, due to the increased interest from competing bands.

Best pics

Meanwhile, Ian Clowes of Goldy Solutions, undoubtedly the best brass band photographer in the businesss, has been commissioned to cover the event and to make his images available for download from the Bolsover District Council’s website for use by participating bands.

Examples of Ian’s innovative photography can be found at www.goldysolutions.co.uk

Bolsover District Council are very excited at the prospect of working with Ian Clowes and 4barsrestArts Development Officer, Carole Crompton

Full coverage

Carole Crompton has also been in discussions with 4barsrest.com who have agreed to provide full coverage of the event on the 4BR website leading up to the contest and throughout the event, giving live updates on performances throughout the day.

Unique book

Undoubtedly the most exciting announcement though is that Ian Clowes and 4BR Editor Iwan Fox will team up to produce a unique book of original photography and retrospective commentary of the day’s event with features on every participating band.

The book will be available as a limited edition print and when finished will be presented to the winners of each section as part of their award and will provide each band with a unique snapshot and memory of the day’s event if they wish to purchase it.

Excited

Carole Crompton, Arts Development Officer for Bolsover District Council commented: "Bolsover District Council are very excited at the prospect of working with Ian Clowes and 4barsrest."

Live coverage

Carole added: "To have live coverage and quality images of all our participating bands will be a valuable asset to the Council and provide an excellent marketing tool for the event and for the competing bands. I’m really excited about commissioning the book which will also be used by the Council to raise its profile within the arts regionally and nationally."