Whit Friday Brass Band Contest

Members of 'Chav Brass' band, wearing fancy dress to ape youth culture, play in the Whit Friday brass band competition in the village of Lees, near Oldham, northern England on May 24, 2024.
Members of 'Chav Brass' band, wearing fancy dress to ape youth culture, play in the Whit Friday brass band competition in the village of Greenfield, near Oldham, northern England on May 24, 2024.
Members of 'Chav Brass' band, wearing fancy dress to ape youth culture, play in the Whit Friday brass band competition in the village of Greenfield, near Oldham, northern England on May 24, 2024.
Members of 'Chav Brass' band, wearing fancy dress to ape youth culture, wait to play in the Whit Friday brass band competition in the village of Lydgate, near Oldham, northern England on May 24, 2024.
Members of 'Chav Brass' band, wearing fancy dress to ape youth culture, arrive to play in the Whit Friday brass band competition in the village of Lydgate, near Oldham, northern England on May 24, 2024.
Members of 'Chav Brass' band, wearing fancy dress to ape youth culture, play in the Whit Friday brass band competition in the village of Grotton, near Oldham, northern England on May 24, 2024.
Members of 'Chav Brass' band, wearing fancy dress to ape youth culture, prepare to play in the Whit Friday brass band competition in the village of Lees, near Oldham, northern England on May 24, 2024.
Members of 'Chav Brass' band, wearing fancy dress to ape youth culture, play in the Whit Friday brass band competition in the village of Heyrod, near Oldham, northern England on May 24, 2024.
Members of 'Chav Brass' band, wearing fancy dress to ape youth culture, play in the Whit Friday brass band competition in the village of Uppermill, near Oldham, northern England on May 24, 2024.
Members of 'Chav Brass' band, wearing fancy dress to ape youth culture, depart their coach as they prepare to play in the Whit Friday brass band competition in the village of Uppermill, near Oldham, northern England on May 24, 2024.
The Dobcross Silver Band take part in the 'Whit Walks' in the village of Dobcross, near Oldham, northern England on May 25, 2018. The Whit Walks are a traditional Christian 'Procession of Witness' accompanied by brass bands and celebrated throughout North West England. The walks precede the 'Saddleworth & Tameside District Whit Friday Brass Band Contests'.
The Dobcross Silver Band take part in the 'Whit Walks' in the village of Dobcross, near Oldham, northern England on May 25, 2018. The Whit Walks are a traditional Christian 'Procession of Witness' accompanied by brass bands and celebrated throughout North West England. The walks precede the 'Saddleworth & Tameside District Whit Friday Brass Band Contests'.
A member of The Fairey Band practises on their coach before competing in the Whit Friday brass band competition in the village of Greenfield, near Oldham, northern England on May 25, 2018. The 'Saddleworth and Tameside District Whit Friday Brass Band Contests', which first took place in 1884, attract approximately 100 brass bands from all over the UK and Europe to compete in around 20 villages and towns on the western edge of the Pennines.
Members of The Fairey Band leave in torrential rain after competing in the Whit Friday brass band competition in the village of Greenfield, near Oldham, northern England on May 25, 2018. The 'Saddleworth and Tameside District Whit Friday Brass Band Contests', which first took place in 1884, attract approximately 100 brass bands from all over the UK and Europe to compete in around 20 villages and towns on the western edge of the Pennines.
A member of The Fairey Band leaves after competing in the Whit Friday brass band competition in the village of Delph, near Oldham, northern England on May 25, 2018. The 'Saddleworth and Tameside District Whit Friday Brass Band Contests', which first took place in 1884, attract approximately 100 brass bands from all over the UK and Europe to compete in around 20 villages and towns on the western edge of the Pennines.
Members of The Fairey Band prepare to play in the Whit Friday brass band competition in the village of Greenfield, near Oldham, northern England on May 25, 2018. The 'Saddleworth and Tameside District Whit Friday Brass Band Contests', which first took place in 1884, attract approximately 100 brass bands from all over the UK and Europe to compete in around 20 villages and towns on the western edge of the Pennines.
Members of The Fairey Band leave after playing in the Whit Friday brass band competition in the village of Greenfield, near Oldham, northern England on May 25, 2018. The 'Saddleworth and Tameside District Whit Friday Brass Band Contests', which first took place in 1884, attract approximately 100 brass bands from all over the UK and Europe to compete in around 20 villages and towns on the western edge of the Pennines.
Members of Dobcross Silver Band play in the Whit Friday brass band competition near Oldham, northern England on May 25, 2018. The 'Saddleworth and Tameside District Whit Friday Brass Band Contests', which first took place in 1884, attract approximately 100 brass bands from all over the UK and Europe to compete in around 20 villages and towns on the western edge of the Pennines.
A member of The Fairey Band (L) is assisted with his drum by the band's coach driver as they prepare to play in the Whit Friday brass band competition in the village of Greenfield, near Oldham, northern England on May 25, 2018. The 'Saddleworth and Tameside District Whit Friday Brass Band Contests', which first took place in 1884, attract approximately 100 brass bands from all over the UK and Europe to compete in around 20 villages and towns on the western edge of the Pennines.
The Dobcross Silver Band take part in the 'Whit Walks' in the village of Dobcross, near Oldham, northern England on May 25, 2018. The Whit Walks are a traditional Christian 'Procession of Witness' accompanied by brass bands and celebrated throughout North West England. The walks precede the 'Saddleworth & Tameside District Whit Friday Brass Band Contests'.
Dobcross Silver Band take part in the 'Whit Walks' in the village of Dobcross, near Oldham, northern England on May 29, 2015. The Whit Walks are a traditional Christian "Procession of Witness" accompanied by brass bands and celebrated throughout north west England.
Members of the Fulham Brass Band leave the stage after competing in the Whit Friday brass band competition in the village of Delph, near Oldham, northern England on May 29, 2015. The 'Saddleworth & Tameside District Whit Friday Brass Band Contests' attract approximately 100 brass bands.
Members of the Dobcross Silver Band compete in the Whit Friday brass band competition, adjacent to a caravan containing the judge who is prevented from identifying whichever band is playing, in the town of Mossley, near Manchester, northern England on May 29, 2015.
Members of the Charles Church Camberley Band prepare to compete in the Whit Friday brass band competition in the village of Grotton, near Oldham, northern England on May 29, 2015. The 'Saddleworth & Tameside District Whit Friday Brass Band Contests' attract approximately 100 brass bands.
Members of the Dobcross Silver Band travel by coach to compete in Whit Friday brass band competitions in the village of Dobcross, near Oldham, northern England on May 29, 2015. The 'Saddleworth & Tameside District Whit Friday Brass Band Contests' attract approximately 100 brass bands.
Members of the Dobcross Silver Band prepare to compete in the Whit Friday brass band competitions, in the village of Dobcross, near Oldham, northern England on May 29, 2015. The 'Saddleworth & Tameside District Whit Friday Brass Band Contests' attract approximately 100 brass bands.
Members of the Brighouse and Rastrick Band leave after competing in the Whit Friday brass band competition in the village of Greenfield, near Oldham, northern England on May 29, 2015. The 'Saddleworth & Tameside District Whit Friday Brass Band Contests' attract approximately 100 brass bands.
A member of the Dobcross Silver Band displays a treble clef tattoo as she prepares to compete in the Whit Friday brass band competition in the village of Grotton, near Oldham, northern England on May 29, 2015.
Dobcross Silver Band take part in the 'Whit Walks' in the village of Uppermill, near Oldham, northern England on May 29, 2015. The Whit Walks are a traditional Christian "Procession of Witness" accompanied by brass bands and celebrated throughout North West England.
Members of a Swiss brass band shelter from the rain during a break in the 'Whit Walks' in the village of Uppermill, near Oldham, northern England on May 29, 2015. The Whit Walks are a traditional Christian "Procession of Witness" accompanied by brass bands and celebrated throughout the north west.
Members of Diggle Brass Band take part in the 'Whit Walks' in the village of Uppermill, near Oldham, northern England on May 29, 2015. The Whit Walks are a traditional Christian "Procession of Witness" accompanied by brass bands and celebrated throughout North West England.
Members of the Dobcross Silver Band compete in the Whit Friday brass band competition in the village of Dobcross, near Oldham, northern England on May 29, 2015. The 'Saddleworth & Tameside District Whit Friday Brass Band Contests' attract approximately 100 brass bands from all over the UK and Europe
Members of the Dobcross Brass Monkeys band compete in the Whit Friday brass band competition in the village of Dobcross, near Oldham, northern England on May 29, 2015. The 'Saddleworth & Tameside District Whit Friday Brass Band Contests' attract approximately 100 brass bands.
Members of the Dobcross Brass Monkeys band prepare to compete in the Whit Friday brass band competition in the village of Dobcross, near Oldham, northern England on May 29, 2015. The 'Saddleworth & Tameside District Whit Friday Brass Band Contests' attract approximately 100 brass bands.
Members of the Dobcross Silver Band play the tune 'Ravenswood' as they compete in the Whit Friday brass band competition in the village of Scouthead, near Oldham, northern England on May 29, 2015.
A member of the City of Traralgon Band, from Australia, uses the lavatory after competing in the Whit Friday brass band competition in the village of Scouthead, near Oldham, northern England on May 29, 2015.
Members of the City of Traralgon Band, from Australia, prepare to compete in the Whit Friday brass band competition in the village of Delph, near Oldham, northern England on May 29, 2015. The 'Saddleworth & Tameside District Whit Friday Brass Band Contests' attract approximately 100 brass bands.
Members of a brass band wait to compete in the Whit Friday brass band competition in the village of Delph, near Oldham, northern England on May 29, 2015. The 'Saddleworth & Tameside District Whit Friday Brass Band Contests' attract approximately 100 brass bands.

Oli Scarff

Members of 'Chav Brass' band, wearing fancy dress to ape youth culture, play in the Whit Friday brass band competition in the village of Lees, near Oldham, northern England on May 24, 2024.

Members of 'Chav Brass' band, wearing fancy dress to ape youth culture, play in the Whit Friday brass band competition in the village of Greenfield, near Oldham, northern England on May 24, 2024.

Members of 'Chav Brass' band, wearing fancy dress to ape youth culture, play in the Whit Friday brass band competition in the village of Greenfield, near Oldham, northern England on May 24, 2024.

Members of 'Chav Brass' band, wearing fancy dress to ape youth culture, wait to play in the Whit Friday brass band competition in the village of Lydgate, near Oldham, northern England on May 24, 2024.

Members of 'Chav Brass' band, wearing fancy dress to ape youth culture, arrive to play in the Whit Friday brass band competition in the village of Lydgate, near Oldham, northern England on May 24, 2024.

Members of 'Chav Brass' band, wearing fancy dress to ape youth culture, play in the Whit Friday brass band competition in the village of Grotton, near Oldham, northern England on May 24, 2024.

Members of 'Chav Brass' band, wearing fancy dress to ape youth culture, prepare to play in the Whit Friday brass band competition in the village of Lees, near Oldham, northern England on May 24, 2024.

Members of 'Chav Brass' band, wearing fancy dress to ape youth culture, play in the Whit Friday brass band competition in the village of Heyrod, near Oldham, northern England on May 24, 2024.

Members of 'Chav Brass' band, wearing fancy dress to ape youth culture, play in the Whit Friday brass band competition in the village of Uppermill, near Oldham, northern England on May 24, 2024.

Members of 'Chav Brass' band, wearing fancy dress to ape youth culture, depart their coach as they prepare to play in the Whit Friday brass band competition in the village of Uppermill, near Oldham, northern England on May 24, 2024.

Dobcross Silver Band take part in the 'Whit Walks' in the village of Dobcross, near Oldham, northern England on May 29, 2015. The Whit Walks are a traditional Christian "Procession of Witness" accompanied by brass bands and celebrated throughout north west England.

Members of the Fulham Brass Band leave the stage after competing in the Whit Friday brass band competition in the village of Delph, near Oldham, northern England on May 29, 2015. The 'Saddleworth & Tameside District Whit Friday Brass Band Contests' attract approximately 100 brass bands.

Members of the Dobcross Silver Band compete in the Whit Friday brass band competition, adjacent to a caravan containing the judge who is prevented from identifying whichever band is playing, in the town of Mossley, near Manchester, northern England on May 29, 2015.

Members of the Charles Church Camberley Band prepare to compete in the Whit Friday brass band competition in the village of Grotton, near Oldham, northern England on May 29, 2015. The 'Saddleworth & Tameside District Whit Friday Brass Band Contests' attract approximately 100 brass bands.

Members of the Dobcross Silver Band travel by coach to compete in Whit Friday brass band competitions in the village of Dobcross, near Oldham, northern England on May 29, 2015. The 'Saddleworth & Tameside District Whit Friday Brass Band Contests' attract approximately 100 brass bands.

Members of the Dobcross Silver Band prepare to compete in the Whit Friday brass band competitions, in the village of Dobcross, near Oldham, northern England on May 29, 2015. The 'Saddleworth & Tameside District Whit Friday Brass Band Contests' attract approximately 100 brass bands.

Members of the Brighouse and Rastrick Band leave after competing in the Whit Friday brass band competition in the village of Greenfield, near Oldham, northern England on May 29, 2015. The 'Saddleworth & Tameside District Whit Friday Brass Band Contests' attract approximately 100 brass bands.

A member of the Dobcross Silver Band displays a treble clef tattoo as she prepares to compete in the Whit Friday brass band competition in the village of Grotton, near Oldham, northern England on May 29, 2015.

Dobcross Silver Band take part in the 'Whit Walks' in the village of Uppermill, near Oldham, northern England on May 29, 2015. The Whit Walks are a traditional Christian "Procession of Witness" accompanied by brass bands and celebrated throughout North West England.

Members of a Swiss brass band shelter from the rain during a break in the 'Whit Walks' in the village of Uppermill, near Oldham, northern England on May 29, 2015. The Whit Walks are a traditional Christian "Procession of Witness" accompanied by brass bands and celebrated throughout the north west.

Members of Diggle Brass Band take part in the 'Whit Walks' in the village of Uppermill, near Oldham, northern England on May 29, 2015. The Whit Walks are a traditional Christian "Procession of Witness" accompanied by brass bands and celebrated throughout North West England.

Members of the Dobcross Brass Monkeys band compete in the Whit Friday brass band competition in the village of Dobcross, near Oldham, northern England on May 29, 2015. The 'Saddleworth & Tameside District Whit Friday Brass Band Contests' attract approximately 100 brass bands.

Members of the Dobcross Brass Monkeys band prepare to compete in the Whit Friday brass band competition in the village of Dobcross, near Oldham, northern England on May 29, 2015. The 'Saddleworth & Tameside District Whit Friday Brass Band Contests' attract approximately 100 brass bands.

Members of the Dobcross Silver Band play the tune 'Ravenswood' as they compete in the Whit Friday brass band competition in the village of Scouthead, near Oldham, northern England on May 29, 2015.

A member of the City of Traralgon Band, from Australia, uses the lavatory after competing in the Whit Friday brass band competition in the village of Scouthead, near Oldham, northern England on May 29, 2015.

Members of the City of Traralgon Band, from Australia, prepare to compete in the Whit Friday brass band competition in the village of Delph, near Oldham, northern England on May 29, 2015. The 'Saddleworth & Tameside District Whit Friday Brass Band Contests' attract approximately 100 brass bands.

Members of a brass band wait to compete in the Whit Friday brass band competition in the village of Delph, near Oldham, northern England on May 29, 2015. The 'Saddleworth & Tameside District Whit Friday Brass Band Contests' attract approximately 100 brass bands.