*
banner

Tredegar set for Bolsover Battle

Masters champion to head Bolsover 'Olympicnic' celebrations.

Tredegar Band
 

The double All England Masters champion Tredegar will be going into ‘Battle’ to play a central part in Bolsover District Council’s forthcoming Olympic Torch Relay Celebrations.

Breathtaking

The band will lead the culmination of a day long series of events in a breathtaking ‘Olympicnic Celebrations’ at the historic Bolsover Castle on June 29th, where throughout the day over 3000 people will enjoy arts and sports activities.

Brass band music will be played throughout the areas torch relay celebration – with Pleasley Colliery Welfare Band set to perform a special fanfare written for the occasion by Philip Harper entitled, ‘Legacy’, whilst Blidworth Band will perform a concert as the torch reaches their local area.

Climax

However, the climax at 7.30pm will see Tredegar lead the celebrations in the stunning surroundings of the inner court of Bolsover Castle, where their programme of easy listening music will include Beethoven's ‘Battle Symphony’ complete with canons, musket fire with trumpet fanfares from the castle walls.

However, the climax at 7.30pm will see Tredegar lead the celebrations in the stunning surroundings of the inner court of Bolsover Castle4BR

Tickets

A spokesperson told 4BR: "Tickets are £6 and £4 for concessions for under 16 and over 65. Tickets are limited so please get your tickets as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Bring your own chairs, blankets and picnic and celebrate this once in a lifetime event."

Film

The event is also being filmed and projected live onto a big screen in the outer court of the castle for those that cannot get tickets.

Entry to the Outer Court is free of charge.

Further information:
http://www.bolsover.gov.uk/london-2012-games.html

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    


appg

Brass bands regain Parliamentary voice

June 27 • The setting up of a new All Party Parliamentary Group for Brass Banding gives brass bands a specific voice of support in Westminster.


Alan Duguid

Interview with Alan Duguid

June 26 • 4BR talks to conductor Alan Duguid about the inspirations behind his band's latest contemporary concert featuring works by Malcolm Arnold, David Bedford, Judith Bingham, Freddie Myers, Richard Rodney Bennett, Edmund Rubbra and Raymond Yiu.


Alan Jenkins

Alan Jenkins funeral details announced

June 25 • The funeral details for the highly respected musician and journalist Alan Jenkins have been announced.


Gray and Waespi

Gray and Waespi to lead joint masterclass approach in Bern

June 25 • A four-day conducting and composing masterclass led by Russell Gray and Oliver Waespi will take place in Bern later this year.


Barnsley Brass - Black Dyke Band

Thursday 25 June • St Mary's Church. Church Street. Barnsley S70 2AH


Regent Hall Concerts - Junior Guildhall Brass Band

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Royal Sackbut Collective

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Dobcross Silver Band - Mossley Band

Sunday 28 June • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - Central Band of the RAF

Thursday 2 July • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


East London Brass

June 26 • Percussionist: ELB is looking for a talented percussionist to join our existing section. We’re an ambitious band with an exciting programme and plenty to look forward to in the second half of the year.


Lostock Hall Brass Band

June 23 • Could you be the kit player to make our percussion team complete? . We would love to hear from you.. with National Finals in September and promotion to the North West 1st Section from January 2027 there is so much to look forward too .


Lostock Hall Brass Band

June 23 • Lostock Hall Memorial Brass Band, 2026 North West 2nd Section champions, seek applications for a vibrant, enthusiastic Musical Director to continue to develop and grow the band. . National Finals in September and Promotion to the 1st Section in 2027


Michael Bennett

BSc, RNCM (Perf)
Performer, Composer, Arranger, Teacher


               

 © 2026 4barsrest.com Ltd