Bandstand Marathon
May 27, 2009
BFBB, together with the organisers of the Cultural Olympiad, is supporting the music development agency Superact to bring together brass bands, and other musicians, in a Bandstand Marathon.
The Bandstand Marathon first took place on the weekend of 27/28 September 2008 as part of the launch Open Weekend of the Cultural Olympiad. Throughout the South West of England, 50 concerts took place on 50 bandstands and performance areas from Cheltenham to Penzance and Bournemouth to Guernsey; showcasing great music in particular brass bands.
The Bandstand Marathon will take place over the years leading up to the 2012 Games and beyond. The Cultural Olympiad is a celebration of the cultures, people and languages in the UK and around the world; its four year programme kicked off on 26-28 September 2008 with a huge range of inspirational activities across the UK. While the Bandstand Marathon is primarily aimed at traditional brass bands, music from many other cultures will also be included. By 2012 it is hoped the whole country will be enjoying the experience that is the Bandstand Marathon.
