How Long Is It Until Whit Friday?
May 28th 2021
CORONA VIRUS UPDATE
Statement from Bob Rogers, Chair of Saddleworth and Oldham Whit Friday Contests
“Following much soul searching and debate between the 11 Saddleworth and Oldham Whit Friday Contests, we have reluctantly decided that we must follow Government guidelines, and guidance from Brass Bands England, and not hold the contest in 2020.
We know that this is one of the highlights of the calendar not only for local people, but also for Brass Bands nationally and internationally. We look forward to running a fantastic event on 28th May, 2021, and hope that everyone keeps safe throughout these unprecedented times.”
… “to the greatest free show on earth”. The Diggle Band Contest took place for the very first time on the 5th June 2009. The aim of the organising committee was to make this new contest a family friendly occasion, and that is just what we have achieved! We have fabulous food offerings, plenty of space for chairs and blankets and tremendous views.
HOT NEWS
Calling all composers! ANY band who play an unpublished march at the Diggle Contest will have their march published free of charge by Mode for Publishing, courtesy of Tabby Kerwin.
An opportunity not to be missed!
Our Adjudicator is the fabulous Tabby Kerwin, who stepped into the shoes of her husband, Simon, following his untimely death. She is the first female Whit Friday adjudicator, and had a great time last year.
For information on the other Saddleworth Whit Friday Contests, please see our new website . Please take a look and complete the Registration Form.
The whole band are very sad to be missing #WhitFriday this year 😥 always one of our yearly highlights! https://twitter.com/martinrsmith/status/1268904036113305600
No Whit Friday this year 😥
Here’s how I would have been spending this afternoon with @pwbrassband (from our award-winning performance at @DiggleContest last year)
It’s Whit Friday! Sadly we’re unable to have our contest this year but Foden’s are hosting a virtual event. Enjoy and we’ll be back next year! #diggle #whitfriday
Foden's ready to welcome the world to Whit Friday: The Foden's Band will host 79 bands from across the world for their virtual Whit Friday on-line competition — so sit back and enjoy a fantastic few hours of brass band music making... http://dlvr.it/RY0L1M
Sad but responsible. Will@look forward to being at @DiggleContest in 2021 https://twitter.com/FridayWhit/status/1240599916218585088
The difficult decision to cancel the Whit Friday Brass Band Contests has been taken. Please see Bob Rogers' full statement here. We look forward to seeing everyone on 28th May 2021 https://saddleworthwhitfriday.co.uk/