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Cornish showcase revives entertainment spirit

St Michael's Church in Newquay will host a revival meeting of 14 Cornish bands all ready to provide the entertainment.

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  There will be plenty of entertainment to enjoy for visitors young and old

The Cornwall Brass Band Association will be hosting its second 'Festival of Cornish Brass' on Saturday 3rd February at St Michael's Church in Newquay.

It follows the success of last year's event, and will see 14 bands provide a day of non-competitive entertainment (starting 10.00am) by performing 30 minute programmes.

Building on success

The Chairman of the Association told 4BR: "Last year's event proved to be such an enjoyable success that we hope to build on it again by giving the bands the opportunity to showcase their talents without worrying about contesting rules.

There is sure to be a great variety of music and plenty of outstanding playing for what is a unique event."

Revived

The Festival of Brass started last year to replace the Cornwall Brass Band Association's annual contest which had suffered from falling numbers.

Now revived and once again a vibrant event, it will feature, Lostwithiel, St Agnes, St Breward, Newquay Training, Newquay, Camelford, Helston, Lanner Acdemy, Lanner & District, St Dennis Youth, St Austell Youth, St Austell, Bodmin Town and Cornwall Youth Band.

Last year's event proved to be such an enjoyable success that we hope to build on it again by giving the bands the opportunity to showcase their talents without worrying about contesting rulesspokesperson

All for fiver

The day is being compered by Leonard Adams and entry costs just £5 and refreshments will be available. Children under 10 can attend for free. General enquires should be made to the Secretary, Fran Calver on 01208 851235.

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