SoundSport Bristol announces line-up

DCE & DCUK are pleased to announce the line up for the DCI SoundSport Bristol show on Saturday March 21 2015 at the Wise Campus, Filton, Bristol:- 

Blue Barons Mini Corps
Buccaneers Mini Corps
Cinderford Academy
Essex Marching Corps
Inbhear Mor Performance Ensemble
Liberty Indoor Percussion
Senators Juniors
Tin Soldiers
The X-Men 

Participants come from a wide range of backgrounds including Mini Corps, Performance Ensembles, Marching Bands, Brass Bands and Indoor Percussion Ensembles, as well as one or two groups that actually don't fit into any conventional category!

DCI SoundSport Director John DeNovi said, “We are thrilled with not only the number of participating groups in this inaugural SoundSport Bristol event, but also the diversity. It’s always been our vision to create events that bring together ensembles of all shapes, sizes and backgrounds that give performers an exciting new outlet to show off their talents while providing audiences with a unique and fun up-close experience.” 

The show will mark another significant event as it will be the first time that a Scottish and Irish Corps have met in competition in 20 years, the last occasion being the DCUK Cumbernauld show in Scotland in 1995. Blue Barons Corps Director Greg Small said “It has been a while but finally the mists are rolling back for the Barons. It’s show time and we are cranking up the intensity of rehearsals to get ourselves in shape for this the inaugural UK SoundSport event."

Further details including ticketing arrangements will be announced shortly.

SoundSport® events showcase instrumental ensembles of any instrumentation and any skill level year-round, spotlighting their unique talents and creativity like never before.

SoundSport®’s goal is to be local, low cost and entertaining for both the participants and the audience

SoundSport® teams can be colleges, high schools, middle schools, independent, alumni corps, small drum corps or whatever you can dream up

There are no age restrictions and all instruments are legal

SoundSport® teams consist of five or more members

Shows are 5-7 minutes in length with a focus on music

The performance area is 20 yards deep and 30 yards wide

The European SoundSport event is a partnership between DCI, the Kidsgrove Scouts Drum & Bugle Corps, DCUK and DCE. 

3rd February 2015