ONE of Ararat\u2019s most popular musical attractions returns to Ararat Town Hall in October.<\/p>\n
Grampians Brass will showcase some of Victoria\u2019s best brass bands on Saturday the 5th<\/sup> of October.<\/p>\n Ararat City Band is hosting the Grampians Brass Festival which presents four renowned brass bands to each year.<\/p>\n This year\u2019s festival will feature Western Brass for a third year along with Harmony Brass and Diamond Valley Brass Band.<\/p>\n The program also sees the return of Ararat City Band to the town hall stage.<\/p>\n Ararat City Band committee members Bruno Andrede and Amy Stevens expressed their excitement about the event.<\/p>\n \u201cThe last couple of years have been amazing with the turnout from locals and the support we receive from the town.<\/p>\n \u201cHopefully this year\u2019s event will attract some new spectators. We have two new bands and a returning runner up from last year which is Western Brass and this year the Ararat City Band will be playing. We have some great local talent to showcase to Ararat,\u201d Mr Andrade said.<\/p>\n Ms Stevens said Ararat City Band hasn\u2019t performed at recent Grampians Brass festivals due to the demands of organising the event behind the scenes.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s really hard to organise and host the event and perform as well. This year we\u2019re hoping it works, we\u2019re trying to encourage other bands to come back by putting on a well organised event as well as entertaining the crowd,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n Mr Andrade said Grampians Brass is one of the most highly regarded brass band events in the state.<\/p>\n \u201cIt is becoming a big thing in the brass band world. We even had interest this year from a band in South Australia,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n Ms Stevens said Grampians Brass is a unique festival.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s something completely different because we focus on the entertainment angle. It\u2019s not necessarily the best players that will do well, it\u2019s the ones who can entertain the audience the most, the ones who can put in that little bit extra that goes with music to bring it to life,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n Grampians Brass is supported by Ararat RSL, Ararat Rural City Council and the Ararat Advocate.<\/p>\n The first performance kicks off at the Ararat Town Hall at 7pm on Saturday the 5th<\/sup> of October, 2024.<\/p>\n Entry to the festival is just $15 for adults and $5 for students and children and bookings can be made via the Ararat Town Hall website www.ararattownhall.com.au<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" ONE of Ararat\u2019s most popular musical attractions returns to Ararat Town Hall in October.
\nGrampians Brass will showcase some of Victoria\u2019s best brass bands on Saturday the 5th of October.
\nArarat City Band is hosting the Grampians Brass Festival which presents four renowned brass bands to each year.
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