West of England Bandsmens Festival (more commonly Bugle Band Contest) Outdoor contest has been held in the heart of Cornwall since 1912. Originally held at ‘Peniel’, on the northern fringe of the village, the Festival moved to its current home at Molinnis Park in 1966.
Held on the third Saturday of June each year we have more than 40 trophies steeped in history and our forward thinking committee seek to keep the Festival modern and up to date yet remain careful to respect the traditional values of this unique event.
Online registration for the next Bugle Band Contest on Saturday 21st June 2025
A total of 20 bands will bid for glory at our 99th annual contest to be held at Molinnis Park on Saturday… Read more
With just over 2 weeks to go, preparations are gearing up for the big day. Any help is always greatly appreciated, if… Read more
Further to some really useful feedback from bands and individuals we would like to make some changes and clarifications to the Festival… Read more