The 2012 Brass Band Festival
* No permits or registrations are required to attend
* No specific numbers of persons are stipulated
* Music is all own choice - bands
require:
(a) a march if entering the street march
(b) suitable Christmas parade music
(c) a hymn, major work, popular piece and march
for the 'on stage' contest
Above right: The massed
march is a highlight for
the bands and the crowds
of many hundreds that
line the streets
Left: Portland Citizen's
passes the official dias
in the Christmas parade
Left: 'The Phantom' made a mystery appearance but his getaway was a bit slow
Right: Dressing up is all part of the fun.