A good entry of 24 bands will compete at the Buxton Brass Band Festival on Sunday, 8th May.

Despite the closure of the iconic Octagon Theatre (above) for necessary building repairs, competitors from as far afield as Durham and Newark will take to the stage in a purpose built, semi-permanent marquee.

Challenge

A spokesperson told 4BR: "It's been quite a challenge to come up with a format which will give the bands and their supporters the enjoyable day's contesting that can always be expected at Buxton — but we are sure they will once again do that."

Judges

It was confirmed that Sarah Groarke-Booth will adjudicate the Fourth and Third Sections, with Derek Broadbent taking on the responsibilities for the Second and Championship/First Sections.

The contest will start at 10.00am with the Fourth Section.
Tickets will be on sale in the main foyer with All- Day adult tickets priced at £8 and concessions at £6

Competing bands:

Championship & First Section:
Adjudicator: Derek Broadbent

Bollington
Eccles Borough
Harrogate
Hatfield
Hazel Grove
Lindley Band

Second Section:
Adjudicator: Derek Broadbent
Besses Boys
Delph
Durham Miners
Old Hall Brass

Third Section:
Adjudicator: Sarah Groarke -Booth
Besses o'th'Barn
Coppull & Standish
Farnworth & Walkden
Greenall's
Hawk Green (Marple)
Ifton Colliery
Matlock
Oughtibridge

Fourth Section:
Adjudicator: Sarah- Groarke-Booth

Blackley
Lofthouse 2000
Newark
Sale Brass
Stalybridge Old
Stockport Silver