Bugle call attracts 23 bands to Cornwall

23 bands will perform at this year's West of England Bandsmen's Festival in Bugle.

Friday, 03 June 2016

23 bands will take part in one of the world's most famous outdoor brass band contests this year at the 92nd West of England Bandsmen's Festival in Bugle.

The event takes place on Saturday 18th June, opening when the competitors march through the village to the contest field. As well as bands from Cornwall and Devon, the Festival is delighted to welcome competitors from Hampshire, Oxfordshire, Somerset, Wiltshire, Worcestershire as well as London.

Royal Trophy

Seven bands will compete in the Championship Section, where the winner will claim the Royal Trophy, presented to the Festival in 1913 by the then Prince of Wales, Duke of Cornwall.

With ample parking in view of the bandstand and comfortable seating, the scene is set for the audience to enjoy the attractive selection of test pieces.

Adjudicator

Adjudicator Michael Fowles has the task of judging the seven sections, which include the popular Youth and Training Bands.

With an Archive Exhibition featuring previous Festivals, Trade Stands and the famous tea tent, a full day of entertainment and enjoyment is guaranteed.

Seven bands will compete in the Championship Section, where the winner will claim the Royal Trophy, presented to the Festival in 1913 by the then Prince of Wales, Duke of Cornwall4BR

Competing Bands:

Championship Section:
Hyde (Jonathan Lush-Camps)
Lanner & District Silver (David Shead)
Roche Brass (Garry Cutt)
St Austell (Simon Badge)
St Dennis (Darren R Hawken)
Wantage Silver (Craig Patterson)
Yeovil Town (Jon Griffin)

First Section:
Fulham Brass (John Ward)
Hyde (Jonathan Lush-Camps)

Second Section:
Avonbank (Evesham) (Ceri Thomas)
Bodmin Town (John Maines)
Camborne Junior Contesting (Alan Pope)
St Stythians (James Burns)
Shrewton Silver (Brian Kelloway)

Third Section:
Tadley Concert Brass (Paul Chapman)

Fourth Section:
Indian Queens (Mark Arnold)
Lostwithiel Town (Ben Martin)
Okehampton Excelsior Silver (Richard Beardon)
Totnes (Elliot Kervin)

Youth Section:
St Austell (Anna Minear)
St Dennis (Rachael Sargent)

Training Section:
Lostwithiel (Denzil Stephens)
Saltash Town (Chris Spreadbury)
Soundhouse (Gary Thompson)

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