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Brighouse Festival set for two days of great music making

The popular Brighouse Festival with its gala concert and great march & hymn tune contest will take place in July.

March contest
  The Brighouse Festival has become a popular weekend event for competitors and listeners alike.

Wednesday, 26 April 2017

        

This year's immensely popular Brighouse Festival of Brass will take place on the weekend of the 1st/2nd of July.

Weekend event

The two day event gets underway on Saturday 1st July at the Central Methodist Church Brighouse with a Gala Concert which this year features the Wardle Anderson Brass Band.

The March & Hymn Tune contest takes place the following day in the Town Hall Square, starting at 1.00pm, with bands from Championships to Youth level.

The March & Hymn Tune contest takes place the following day in the Town Hall Square, starting at 1.00pm, with bands from Championships to Youth level4BR

Contact

Bands wishing to take part should contact: brighousemarchcontest@gmail.com as soon as possible.

Tickets for the free Gala Concert are available from Kirklees Music: 01484 722855

        

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