Welcome !
Midland Banjo Fest 2011
Saturday 15th October
Thanks to everybody for making 2010's Fest such a great day - looking forward looking forward to seeing you all again this year at our new venue!
What
is the Midland Banjo Fest (MBF)
The MBF is a gathering of all styles of banjo music from the
amateur to professional, with enthusiasts & players meeting up,
chatting, buying, selling, relaxing & enjoying good company.
The Concert, in which anyone
can play, will run from late afternoon through
to early evening with
a short break around 6pm. The conclusion in the evening of the ‘Free
Raffle Draw’(sponsored
by Clifford Essex Music Company Ltd) and our ‘Grande Finale’ community session.
History
of the MBF
Originally created in 1999 by Cliff Atkin
& Roger Bower at the Bass Museum, followed by the Queens Hotel in Burton
on Trent, success determined that more space was required and in 2001
the MBF moved to it’s home in Bretby Conference Centre. In 2005 the
MBF
was transferred into the hands of Reg Stranks.
Reg continued to build the MBF to become a highly successful event.
Sadly Reg passed away in January 2009 but he wanted the show to go on................
the late Reg Stranks
Early this year (2011) we learned that the Bretby Conference Centre closed down for re-development.
After a great deal searching a new venue has been found near to Burton on Trent.
The Hilton House Hotel is going to be our venue for the 2011 MBF.
Click here for more information.
Hilton House Hotel near Derby is located at J5 of the A50 which provides good links to the M1 and M6 making this hotel on the edge of the Peak District and National Forest.