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
“Unfortunately, serious unsubstantiated allegations were made at our recent Annual General Meeting in relation to the 2024 contest questioning the integrity of… Read more
Camborne Town (Gareth Churcher) have won the Royal Trophy at Bugle for their interpretation of ‘Pagannini Variations’. Adjudicator Christopher Bond awarded them… Read more
A total of 17 bands will bid for glory at our 98th annual contest to be held at Molinnis Park on Saturday… Read more