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Saddleworth & Oldham Whit Friday Band Contests

Friday 29 May

On Friday 29 May, the annual band contest returns to eleven villages in Saddleworth and Oldham.

The Saddleworth and Oldham Whit Friday Band Contests are a vibrant highlight of the calendar year, proudly supported by Oldham Council for many years as this much-loved tradition continues to flourish and grow.

Described as the "Greatest Free Show on Earth", the Whit Friday contests truly put Oldham on the map as a destination for culture, music and celebration.

There are eleven villages in the Saddleworth and Oldham Whit Friday Brass Band Contests and each one of those offers a unique experience.

Full details are available on the website for the event.