Butlins 2020
The Butlins Mineworkers' Festival will take place from Friday 10th to Monday 13th January 2020 at the Skegness resort. Currently there are still places available to compete in all sections, including the fiercely fought Championship battle for banding’s biggest purse, a potential £12,000. Any bands wishing to take up the available spaces should Bands contact Contest Organiser Brian Eggleshaw brian.eggleshaw@gmail.com for an entry pack.
This year Butlins has linked up with Brass Bands England in order to offer BBE member bands a 20% discount on their contest entry fees. Festival Director Steve Walker commented, "We're delighted to work alongside Brass Bands England in a partnership, which will benefit BBE members through our discount scheme." BBE Chief Executive Officer Kenny Crookston stated, "BBE has long-recognised the importance of the Butlins weekend. Reduced entry to take part in the Festival is yet another benefit that BBE provides."
In addition to the main Championship to Fourth section contest, the popular Butlins Youth Band Festival will take place on Sunday 12th January, with individual and quartet competitions for the British Open Championship titles also taking place throughout the weekend.
The five senior section contests will take place on Saturday 11th January (the Championship Section on Saturday and Sunday) with bands performing the following works:
Championship Section: ‘Songs of Ascent’ (Jonathan Bates)
Publisher: Jonathon Bates Music
First Section: ‘Symphonic Episodes for Brass Band’ (Brian Balmages, arr. Mike Kilmartin)
Publisher: BVT Music gcv
Second Section: ‘Galdhøppigen’ (Simon Kerwin)
Publisher: Musikverlag Frank
Third Section: ‘Gothic Dances’ (Alan Fernie)
Publisher: Obrasso-Verlag AG
Fourth Section: ‘A Bournemouth Suite’ (Benjamin Tubb)
Publisher: Jagrins Music Publications
Currently, this three night break, based on four guests sharing a silver self catering apartment with 15% off the advertised price is just £85 per guest* and includes accommodation, entertainment and parking. For further details visit www.butlins.com or to discuss the wide range of accommodation & dining options available, simply call the Butlins Advisors based at Skegness on 0330 100 9334**, (lines are open daily from 9am to 5.30pm)
Bands and family members booking groups of 20 or more paying guests can also enjoy an extra Groups Offer of 5% when you confirm your booking with deposits or full payment before Friday 25th October 2019*,
All offers are subject to promotional availability. Butlins terms and conditions apply.
** Local rate call charge from a landline but may be more from a mobile.
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