The organisers the 2020 Wychavon Festival of Brass Entertainment Contest have informed 4BR that they will make a final decision at the end of September to whether or not they hold their popular event on 31st October.

Fervently hoping

In a statement, Val Trim, Chairperson of the Festival told 4BR: "We are all aware how difficult and uncertain things are at present for the brass band movement under the restrictions in place due to Covid-19 virus, and how the overall situation is evolving.

Whilst it's impossible to be certain that the contest day will be going ahead, everyone associated with the Festival is fervently hoping that it shall and is working towards that end."

Government advice

Val added: "As we all know, there are a number of factors that will determine our future action, not least the necessity to adhere to any Governmental advice and regulations that may be in place either on the day or in the weeks leading up to it.

We are also conscious that bands have yet to return to regular practice and that, unless they do so at a time reasonably far ahead of the contest, they will be reluctant or unable to compete."

Whilst it's impossible to be certain that the contest day will be going ahead, everyone associated with the Festival is fervently hoping that it shall and is working towards that endChairperson, Val Trim

Complexities

Val indicated that the complexity of the situation — which includes factors also relating to the practical aspects of running the event in relation to suppliers, volunteers and equipment means that the final decision about the running of the contest will be made at the end of September.

Val concluded: "Until then we shall continue to work hard to make Wychavon the joyous event it always is, keeping everything crossed and hoping for the best!"