Bugle Band Contest - West of England Bandsmens Festival Outdoor Contest
Welcome
We welcome Brass Bands from across the World to our Outdoor Contest
West of England Bandsmens Festival (more commonly Bugle Band Contest) Outdoor contest has been held in the heart of Cornwall since 1912. Originally held at ‘Peniel’, on the northern fringe of the village, the Festival moved to its current home at Molinnis Park in 1966.
Held on the third Saturday of June each year we have more than 40 trophies steeped in history and our forward thinking committee seek to keep the Festival modern and up to date yet remain careful to respect the traditional values of this unique event.
2026 Contest – Saturday June 20th – Dr Stephen CObb
Register Online
Online registration for the next Bugle Band Contest on Saturday 20th June 2026
Latest News
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Annual AGM
The West of England Bandsmen’s Festival Annual AGM will be held on Monday 27th October 2025. Starting at 7pm at Bugle School,… Read more
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Camborne Town Win Royal Trophy
Camborne Town (Gareth Churcher) have won the Royal Trophy at Bugle for their performance of A Tale As Yet Untold (Philip Sparke)… Read more
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OBE for Geraint Richards
The West of England Bandsmen’s Festival committee are delighted to share the wonderful news that our esteemed Festival President and ex Chairman… Read more
