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Everything in place for Bugle

Thirty two ands are set to appear at the West of England Festival in Bugle next month.

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Thirty two bands will be in attendance at the 91st annual West of England Bandsman’s Festival at Bugle in Cornwall next month.

9.00am start

The event which takes place on Saturday 20th June, will set off at 9am on the traditional march through the village to the contest field, before taking part in the seven different Sections of the Open Air Contest from 9.30am.

The entry ranges from training bands right up to the championship section, with its cash prize of £1000 and the Award of the prestigious and unique Royal Trophy, presented to the Festival by the Prince of Wales, Duke of Cornwall, in 1913.

Broadbent & Bond to judge

The two adjudicator's for the contest are Derek Broadbent & Christopher Bond.

Derek (pictured above) will judge the Championship, First, Second, Third and Junior Sections whilst Christopher will deal with the Fourth and Training Sections.

As usual Gareth Roberts MBE is in charge of deciding the Deportment Prizes from his hidden vantage point as the Bands march through the village.

This year the Festival has an international flavour, with Brass Band Bern making the journey from Switzerland, to join bands from all over Cornwall and Devon. Others have entered from South Wales, Gloucestershire, Hampshire and Oxfordshire, all making their way to this small Cornish Clay country village as they have since 1912, and which once a year becomes a mecca for music enthusiasts who travel from far and wide to enjoy the traditional sound of the brass band in this unique open air setting.

Further information:

For further information contact Terry Butler, Secretary. 01726 74263.
Phillip Hunt, Publicity Officer. 01752 843919. www.buglebandcontest.co.uk

Thirty two bands will be judged by Derek Broadbent & Christopher Bond with participants coming from Switzerland this year4BR

Admission:

Adult £8, Children 6-16, £5. Under 6 Free. Family Ticket (2 Adults and up to 3 Children) £20

Car Parking £3

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