Saddleworth Moor, UK. 24th May 2013. The annual Saddleworth & District Whit Friday Brass Band Contests took place on Whit Friday May 24th 2013. More than 100 brass bands, most from the Uk, but several from the rest of Europe, descend on a group of villages near Saddleworth Moor close to Manchester in the UK to compete in what the organisers call 'the greatest free show on Earth' Each venue has its own paricular rules and the contests are open to all comers, so nationally known bands will play alongside local youth bands. The bands travel from venue to venue by coach, roads are closed to the p
The annual Saddleworth & District Whit Friday Brass Band Contests took place on Whit Friday May 24th 2013. More than 100 brass bands, most from the Uk, but several from the rest of Europe, descend on a group of villages near Saddleworth Moor close to Manchester in the UK to compete in what the organisers call 'the greatest free show on Earth' Each venue has its own paricular rules and the contests are open to all comers, so nationally known bands will play alongside local youth bands. The bands travel from venue to venue by coach, roads are closed to the public, parking is chaotic and spectators arrive early for the start and stay late, often past the official end at midnight. All events are open-air and free although donations to help with running costs are photograph was taken at Greenfield
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Location: Greenfield, Saddleworth, Lancashire,UK
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Keywords: competion, contest, greenfield, lancashire, saddleworth, spectators
