Join us at The National Coal Mining Museum for England on Saturday 7 June, when Bold as Brass returns to the historic venue to celebrate the longstanding connection between brass bands and coal mining heritage.
Seven bands from the second section and under will perform a 6-minute march across the museum site before a 20-minute entertainment set. These bands are:
Hade Edge Band, Emley Brass Band, Maltby Miners Welfare Band, Hatfield & Askern Colliery Band, Thurlstone Brass Band, Oldham Music Centre Youth Brass Band, and Grange Moor Brass Band.
In addition to the open adjudication, bands will be competing to impress you, the audience, to receive the People’s Choice award. This award will be decided upon by the bucket system: audience members will receive a token, to pop in the bucket of their favourite band.
Last spot on the coal train
Is your band free on Saturday 7 June? There’s one performance place available and it has your name on – and what’s more, entry is free! Don’t experience FOMO; register today and showcase your summer repertoire to an excited audience! Last year’s event pulled in over 1000 visitors, many of whom were seeing a brass band perform for the first time.
Email emily@bbe.org.uk for more information on the event day.
A historically fun day out for all the family
In addition to the fantastic music, the National Coal Mining Museum for England will also be open as usual to explore. Highlights include the new ‘From Coal Queens to Comedy Kings’ exhibition, underground tour "darn pit", and the exclusive Brass Bands Archive pop-up exhibition.
Refreshments will be available throughout the various food vans, and there are also several outdoor picnic areas for those who prefer to bring a packed lunch.