Stawell will be jiving along this weekend as the third annual Grampians Brass Festival comes to town.
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Bands from across the region will present a 30 minute themed repertoire, using costumes and theatrics to bring their performance to life.
It will take place at the Stawell Entertainment Centre on Saturday night from 7pm.
This is a fantastic opportunity for bands to show they are no longer just about hymns and marches
- Amy Stevens
The festival was created by the Ararat City Band as a way of showcasing accomplished brass bands from Western Victoria.
“This is a fantastic opportunity for bands to show the public they are no longer just about hymns and marches,” Ararat City Band mouthpiece Amy Stevens said.
“They are now playing a wide range of music depending on the occasion and audience, everything from folk tunes to hard rock.”
Prize money is on offer, with bands judged on their overall entertainment value, costumes and musical choices rather than their playing ability as is the case with more traditional brass band competitions.
Last year’s festival saw characters such as Michael Jackson and Freddie Mercury take to the stage.
Tickets are $10 at the door.