Welcome !
Midland Banjo Fest 2010
Saturday 16th October
Thanks to everybody for making 2009's Fest such a great day - looking forward looking forward to seeing you all again this year!
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
Bretby Conference Centre &
location
The Bretby Conference Centre is of a very comfortable 4star
standard with a full service of hot & cold snacks, hot meals, licensed
bar, hot & cold soft drinks all prepared by quality Chef’s. In addition
there is adjoining accommodation, £45 single, £54 (double or twin) room
cost (£27 each for those prepared to share inclusive of full English
breakfast & VAT.
The Conference Centre is situated 3 miles South of Burton on Trent,Staffordshire within the Bretby Business Park in the village of Bretby,on the A511 Ashby Road, a short taxi ride from Burton on Trent railway station.
Hull Ferry docks approx. 108 miles (170 km).
East Midlands airport approx. 15 miles (24 km)
Bretby Conference Centre
Disabled Facilities: Bretby Conference Centre is fully equipped to cater for people with Disabilities, having disabled toilets on each floor, lift & disabled bedrooms.
Children:
Admission for children 12 years of age & below is free. Whilst we are
keen to introduce & promote the banjo to all children, for safety
reasons children are only admitted under the supervision of a
responsible adult on a 4:1 ratio.
Admission above this ratio can only be by prior written consent by the Organiser.