The sun is set to shine, the bunting is hung and local ale is on tap. It must be Whit Friday! After a two year break we cannot wait to hear those traditional brass tones reverberating around Tameside.

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On 10th June 2022, Whit Friday will host nine band contests across Tameside.  They all offer something different; from “village feel” contests at Carrbrook and Heyrod to stadium stages at Broadoak, Mossley and Hurst Village. Stalybridge is a town centre contest, whereas the Tame Valley contest takes place in a lovely family pub.

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This year, the Heyrod contest is working on reducing waste, hopefully with no single-use plastic used at the event. This will be a major leap forward as previously just this one contest creates a lot of landfill waste. If it goes well this could then be used as a blueprint to cut waste across the rest of the borough and create more sustainable events.

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The great thing about the contest is it attracts a wide range of different bands; local such as Stalybridge Old Band to further afield - Emmental are currently enroute from Switzerland! We love to see youth bands coming through, and have worked hard to secure prize money to try and focus on these younger ensembles.

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All the contests are run by volunteers, and are looking for support.  If you would like to help please get in touch!

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Natalie

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Instagram @whitfridaycontest

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/WhitFridayContest/

Twitter @whitfridaybrass

Website www.whitfridaybrass.org

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