Entries are now being sought for the iconic Hardraw Scar Brass Band Festival which will take place on Sunday 10th of September.

The contest which is organised by the Yorkshire & Humberside Brass Band Association takes place in the open air bandstand in the gorge beneath the famous Hardraw Force waterfall near Hawes in Wensleydale. The contest was first held 136 years ago and attracts bands from all parts of the banding globe.

Section changes

For the 2017 event the organisers have made some changes to the sections following feedback from bands. Section B now includes Third and Fourth Section as well as ungraded bands, while Section A is now open Championship, First and Second Section contenders.

It is hoped that this will give a more balanced contest experience for all those who wish to attend. A new trophy will be awarded to the 'Best Fourth Section Band competing in Section B.

Due to the popularity of the contest, as in recent years, a two stage entry process applies which involves the return of the entry form by the 14th of March4BR

Two stage entry

Due to the popularity of the contest, as in recent years, a two stage entry process applies which involves the return of the entry form by the 14th of March.

If sections are oversubscribed then places will be allocated by a draw.

Entry forms can be downloaded from; www.yhbba.org.uk/hardraw1.html