Preparations are well in hand for Hebden Bridge Band’s second Heritage Weekend, which takes place on 20th and 21th June.

Weekend of brass

The event promises to be a weekend of brass with a Heritage Gala Concert and march contest for all to enjoy.

The Hebden Bridge Heritage Gala Concert will take place on Saturday 20 June, where the band will be joined by Simone Rebello.

We are delighted to once again be holding this event in Hebden Bridge, a town with a rich banding history going back more than 150 yearsSteve Gardner

March Contest

The fantastic weekend continues on Sunday 21st June, with the Hebden Bridge Heritage March Contest. Each band will perform a short march along Bridge Gate, followed by a contest march and hymn tune played in the picturesque town square.

The march contest is open to all bands from Championship down to Youth Section and the adjudicator for the contest is David Read.

Prize fund

There is a prize fund of £1,200 which includes a first prize of £350 plus many more prizes. The competition will commence at 1.45pm.

The Heritage weekend is being organised by Hebden Bridge Brass Band with the support of Hebden Royd Town Council and the local businesses of the Calder Valley.

Delighted

Heritage weekend organiser Steve Gardner told 4BR: "We are delighted to once again be holding this event in Hebden Bridge, a town with a rich banding history going back more than 150 years. This fantastic weekend promises to be lots of fun for both players and spectators."

More information

For more information about this wonderful weekend of brass, contact Steve Gardner on 07813 110126 or visit the band website www.hebdenbridgeband.co.uk