Tameside Whit Friday Brass Band Contest
Friday 13th June 2025

Tameside Whit Friday Brass Band Committee

Chairs Update 2025

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“Hello, I’m Cat; Chair of the F.O.T.W.F.B.B.C; I’ve got lots of really fond memories of watching the band contest at a few different locations throughout my childhood.

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Just before the pandemic I helped my local contest at Hurst Village before being asked to take over running the contest. Since being voted in as Chair of the F.O.T.W.F.B.B.C back in 2023 it’s been a real privilege to see the Whit Contest in Tameside building and growing year on year.

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It’s a real joy to see the history and heritage of this unique contest continue to thrive and prosper, due in no small part to the tireless efforts of all the volunteers and organisers who give up their own time to make these contests happen. The Whit Contests are a real celebration of Brass music and the shared history of regular working people from across the UK and further afield.

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The growth continues in 2025 and on behalf of the committee, I’d like to extend a very warm welcome back to Stalybridge Celtic.

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I know that Nigel and Paul (the Club’s new owners) have been making a series of small steps to rebuild the club on and off the pitch and that both are committed to the Club retaking its rightful place at the heart of the Stalybridge community. 

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The additional contest at the Club, enhances Whit Friday significantly and I personally welcome the new owners’ commitment to the Whit Friday Contests.

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The 2024 contests were incredible and with Celtic rejoining the circuit, this brings Tameside up to 11 contest venues for 2025.  

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I’m really excited for this year’s contest & look forward to seeing everyone’s efforts come together on 13th June, when the fantastic sound of brass will be filling the streets of Tameside & beyond!"

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Cat Tomlinson

F.O.T.W.F.B.B.C Chair

March 2025

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