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Limerick Festival of Brass set for 2026.

Besson stars Owen Farr and Les Neish will take the lead for the 2026 Limerick Brass Festival.

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  The festival will be linked to the popular Fermanagh and Tyrone event

Saturday, 23 August 2025

        

The 2026 Limerick Brass Festival has just announced that it will take place in association with the organisers of the popular Fermanagh & Tyrone Brass Band Summer School.

The event will be hosted from Friday 30th January to Sunday 1st February with full details of how to sign up to be found by contacting limerickbrassfestival@gmail.com

Owen and Les

The festival is aimed at brass player in Ireland who would like to work and learn from two Besson stars Les Neish and Owen Farr for a weekend of music, masterclasses, and performances, culminating in a spectacular finale concert on Sunday with the massed brass band.

        

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