​​Over 30 bands and hundreds of visitors attended this years festival and despite some wet weather the event was a great success. The new venues at Pershore Leisure Centre and St Andrews Gardens were well received and the extended marquee at the Angel was seen as a benefit creating a better concert venue for the bands and audience alike.

 

Owen Farr and the Tongwynlais Temperance band premiered a new piece by Gareth Trott of "Our Planet" which was performed for a large audience and included a video featuring Sir David Attenborough highlighting issues relating to the climate and the natural world.

 

​As part of Brass Band week, representatives of Brass Bands England were in attendance and enjoyed the day. We hope to develop the partnership with BBE to further enhance and develop Pershore Midsummer Brass.

 

The official launch of both the 100 club and VIP membership schemes offer exciting new ways to show continued support for PMB. The 100 club is £5 per month for one entry into the monthly prize draw for an opportunity to win £50. The VIP membership scheme is also £5 per month which offers 2 free tickets to next years event, a programme, prior advice regarding the programme and an opportunity to reserve seats at any of the concerts that day. There are other benefits including advance notice and early booking for any other concerts and events organised by PMB which also includes the opportunity to reserve a seat. To find out more visit www.pershoremidsummerbrass.org.

 

Pershore Midsummer Brass Chairman Chris License said "We are delighted that Pershore Midsummer Brass continues to be a popular event in the banding calendar. The feedback we have received regarding this years changes has been very positive and we are grateful for the support of Pershore Town Council in providing St Andrews Gardens at such short notice.As part of Brass Bands England's Brass Band week we are grateful for the support of their representatives and look forward to working with them to develop and secure the future of the event."