Author: Stephen Etheridge

Northern Brass Bands and Christmas Carols: a Victorian tradition in the 21st century

Posted by Stephen Etheridge | Nov 9, 2024 | Archives

As Christmas approaches, the streets are alive with the sound of brass bands playing carols. A glance at any band’s website shows that, outside the contest season, carolling is their busiest time of year. It is generally...

Marching, tradition and fancy dress: The Whit Friday Brass Band Contests

Posted by Stephen Etheridge | Jun 10, 2024 | Archives

This Whit Friday found me in the South Pennine town of Diggle which has hosted a brass band contest since 2013 as part of the annual Whit Friday Brass Band Contests in and around Saddleworth. The one defining element of the...

Author: Stephen Etheridge

Northern Brass Bands and Christmas Carols: a Victorian tradition in the 21st century

Marching, tradition and fancy dress: The Whit Friday Brass Band Contests

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