The Butlins Mineworkers National Open Brass Band Festival 2010 (incorporating The Butlins Youth Band Festival) will be delivering it's most spectacular weekend of competition and entertainment yet. The challenging test pieces and an increased prize fund worth over £33,000 is expected to attract a record number of entries for the festival being held at the Skegness Resort over the weekend 22- 25 January 2010.
Butlins are also pleased to announce the addition of a Junior Ensemble Section as part of their Youth Brass Band Festival. The competition will be held in the Reds Theatre on Sunday 24 January 2010 and provides an opportunity for beginners of any standard to perform anything upwards of a four part arrangement. This section is for bands own junior and beginners groups and no registration will be undertaken. Players must be under 16 years of age on the day of the contest and ensembles will be limited to a maximum of 20 players but not less than 10 (including percussion & up to 4 adults/tutors. The performances will be judged on musical content only by closed adjudication. Each ensemble will be allowed a 10 minute programme, but must include a Hymn Tune and all groups will receive an adjudication report and certificate.
Bands wishing to enter the contest should apply in writing to the contest administrator
Brian Eggleshaw,
Contest Administrator,
59, Cardale Road,
MANSFIELD,
Notts. NG19 7RW
In addition to all the entertainment and facilities that make Butlins so famous, the festival this year features concerts from the defending champions Redbridge Brass (Friday 22) and the world famous Fairey Band (Sunday 24). Butlins are also pleased to announce that due to popular demand the British Philharmonic Big Band will be returning to the festival on Saturday 23 January. As in previous years, the Association of Band Traders will be providing their usual excellent exhibition throughout the event in the Skyline Pavilion.
Couples, families and groups of friends are welcome to combine their love of brass band music with a short break. A three night break based on four guests sharing a silver self-catering apartment is just £60 per person and includes accommodation, entertainment & parking. To find out more about Butlins, to request a brochure, or to discuss the wide range of accommodation available with dinner bed & breakfast or self catering options, simply call the Skegness Resort Advisors on 0845 070 4750, open daily from 9am.
Day visit tickets are available for Saturday 23rd January only, due to the limited venue capacity for the entertainment competition on the Sunday. Prices are £14 per adult, £7 per child 2 – 14, with under 2s free. Please note that all competitors who are not resident on Resort must purchase a day visit ticket to gain entry to Resort on Saturday January 23rd. Butlins recommend these are purchased in advance by calling the Butlins Day Visits on 01754 614445 by Tuesday 19th January.
The Festival is hugely popular, attracting Brass Bands from all over the UK, and unique in offering a blend of top quality live brass band music with all the entertainment and facilities for which Butlins is renowned. Butlins advise that all guests should book their accommodation early so as to avoid disappointment.
