*
banner

Lytham Festival of Brass

Ian Brownbill is the man to impress at Lytham this year — so get your entries in for cash and glory...

Brownbill
 

The second Lytham Brass Festival will be held at St. Cuthbert's Church in Lytham on Saturday April 17th.

Prizes

The adjudicator is Ian Brownbill and there are cash prizes in all age groups, with £100 first prizes for the Open Solo Slow Melody and the Open Quartet Competition, which has a special prize for an outstanding quartet aged 16 and under as well as a first and second prize for the class.

New class

We have also added a new class, an Open Solo, which can be accompanied. The day will end with an evening concert performed by Freckleton Brass Band.

Last year's festival proved a great success, with 8 quartets competing along with many soloists. The organisation by Sylvia Howard and her team received nothing but glowing praise from the competitors, and the new class was added after taking on board feedback from competitors last year.

Magnificent

The competition will be held in the magnificent St. Cuthbert's Church, Lytham and the adjacent Victory Hall will provide an assembly and warm up area. Refreshments will be on sale in the Victory Hall throughout the day at reasonable prices.

The competition will be held in the magnificent St. Cuthbert's Church, Lytham and the adjacent Victory Hall will provide an assembly and warm up areaOrganisers

Entry forms

Entries will close on 31st March 2010. The draw will be made 2 weeks before the event and players will be notified of their number and the time of the class as soon as possible following the draw.

More details

More details and an entry form can be found at
http://www.freckletonband.co.uk/BrassFestival.php

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    


EverReady Band

New duo at EverReady

January 10 • New talent is welcomed at EverReady Band as they say a fond farewell to a stalwart performer.


Mallinson

Hammonds sign NYBBGB flugel Mallinson

January 10 • The Hammonds Band has signed Noah Mallinson as their new flugel horn player.


John Wallace CBE

John Wallace becomes new Honorary Vice President at coop

January 10 • The Brass in Concert champion has spoken of its pride that John Wallace CBE has become its new Honorary Vice President.


Megan Bousfield

4BR Friday interview with Megan Bousfield

January 9 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to NYBBGB Conductor Competition finalist Megan Bousfield.


Newstead Brass - Brett Baker

Saturday 17 January • St Wilfrid's Church, . Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8LA


The Hepworth Band - New Year Concert

Sunday 25 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 21 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Putney and Wimbledon Brass Band

January 8 • Following our promotion to the 2nd section we are looking for a percussionist to do a bit of bing bonging on the timps for the regionals in March. We are a lovely band - everyone says so - so please get in touch. Rehearsals Weds from 1930 in Putney.


Mid Rhondda Band

January 6 • Mid Rhondda Band are currently looking for a trombone player and percussionists to join the team. We are a friendly, welcoming 3rd section band working towards competing in the Welsh Area in March. We also have a variety of events booked for 2026.


The Marple Band

January 6 • Bb Bass and Tuned Percussionist vacancies to join our fabulous band. We are a friendly, ambitious 2nd Section band, starting an exciting new year.


Alan Fernie

DRSAM, Dip.NCOS
Arranger, composer, adjudicator, conductor


               

 © 2026 4barsrest.com Ltd