Bolsover Festival of Brass to End

It has been announced that unfortunately the Bolsover Festival of Brass competition has come to an end after 18 years. Despite extensive work by organiser Carole Crompton, it has become financially unfeasible to host future events at a venue that could offer the same performance and broadcast opportunities for competing bands.

Carole stated: "We have always tried to put the interests of the bands, performers and audience first and foremost in hosting the Bolsover Festival of Brass, and I hope people have appreciated that. There have been difficulties of course, and trying to find a venue that can accommodate bands and audiences as well as ensure that the event is financially viable had become increasingly difficult. My thanks go to the sponsors who have generously supported the event over the years and to all the bands and performers who we hope enjoyed coming to our event."

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