Fanfare

Welcome to the Annual WindWorx Fanfare!

The WindWorx Fanfare was launched in 2011 and has since grown to the biggest wind band festival in the country with about 750 musicians attending both in 2023 and 2024
The event runs over two days with an opening concert on the first night where the WindWorx Symphonic Wind Ensemble and other invited wind bands would perform.  We have been very fortunate to have the SA Navy and Army Bands (Western Cape), Johannesburg Youth Symphonic Wind Band, Cape Philharmonic Youth Wind Ensemble, Concordia University Wind Symphony (Chicago) and the Star of the North Concert Band (Minnesota) perform at this event over the years.

Band Evaluations

The main focus of the Fanfare is the evaluation of wind, brass and jazz bands by highly regarded adjudicators including Sean Kierman, Pamela Kierman, John Rojas, Gareth Williams, Mervyn Solomon, Nick Green, Laurika Steenkamp, Kenny Leibbrandt, Liam Burden, Felicia Lesch, Allistair McDonald, Corvin Matei, Faan Malan, Vernon Michells, John Hargreaves and Phil Golson.

It is important to note that the event is not a competition. Instead, evaluations are confidential, sealed and provided solely for personal growth.

In addition to the formal evaluations, the event offers an informal platform for performances that enrich the experience for attending fans.  The festival concludes with a grand finale featuring the presentation of certificates, a concert showcasing additional invited bands, and the highly anticipated massed band, a collective ensemble comprised of hundreds of dedicated musicians.

Fanfare players

Arrangements for Fanfare 2025

After the great success of the 2024 WindWorx Fanfare and large number of entries, we have met with a number of band leaders recently and discussed ways of making the event even more workable and, of course, more enjoyable!

The plans for the 2025 event are as follows:

  • Venue:  Wynberg Boys’ High School, Cape Town
  • Dates:  16 & 17 May 2025
  • The Fanfare will be split over two days – Friday afternoon and evening, and Saturday afternoon and evening. This will help with the logistical arrangements for the large number of entries, making the days a bit shorter and allowing some flexibility for bands for when they are available.
  • We have secured a sponsorship from BOTHNERS who will provide a backline for both the formal and informal performance venues. This is especially to accommodate the jazz band participants.
  • Stalls with small usable items (reeds, drum sticks, valve oils, etc), music books and instrument repairs will be on site and of course a variety of eats and drinks for sale.
Fanfare poster with dates 2025

Applications for Fanfare 2025

The event is open for applications – see details below

Backline Sponsor

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FANFARE APPLICATION

FANFARE ENTRY FORM

WindWorx Fanfare 16 & 17 May 2024
Wynberg Boys High School

One per group

Photos from from the 2024 event

Photos from Previous Events

Fanfare History

Over the years the following bands have taken part in the fanfare:

2024

3 May – Bellville High School

  • Bellville High School Junior Wind Band
  • Bellville High School Symphonic Wind band
  • Hoërskool DF Malan Blaasorkes
  • Hoërskool Durbanville Konsertorkes
  • Hoërskool Durbanville Senior Blaasorkes
  • Hoërskool Durbanville Simfoniese Blaasorkes
  • Fairbairn College Jazz band
  • Fairbairn College Orchestra
  • Frank Pietersen Music Centre Junior Wind band
  • Frank Pietersen Music Centre Senior Wind band
  • Handevat Youth Wind Band
  • Hugo Lambrechts Beginner Wind Band
  • Hugo Lambrechts Junior Wind Band
  • Hugo Lambrechts Senior Wind band
  • Musiquelaine SA Jazz Band
  • Musiquelaine SA Wind Band
  • Paarl Boy’s High School Suonare
  • SACS Big Band
  • SACS Concert Band
  • Timour Hall Primary School Wind band
  • Wynberg Boys’ & Girls’ High Schools Concert Band
  • Wynberg Boys’ High School Jazz Band

2023

20 May – Wynberg Boys’ High School

  • Bellville High School Symphonic Wind Band
  • Cape Philharmonic Music Academy Wind Ensemble
  • Cape Philharmonic Youth Wind Ensemble
  • DF Malan High School Wind Band
  • Durbanville High School Wind Band
  • Fairbairn College Jazz Band
  • Fairbairn College Orchestra
  • Frank Pietersen Music Centre Wind Band
  • Hugo Lambrechts Music Centre Concert Wind Orchestra
  • Hugo Lambrechts Music Centre Junior Wind Orchestra
  • Musiquelaine Wind Band at Steenberg High School
  • Paarl Suanare
  • SACS Big Band
  • SACS Concert Band
  • Timour Hall Primary School Wind Band
  • Tygerberg High School Wind Band
  • Wynberg Boys’ & Girls’ High Schools Concert Band
  • Wynberg Boys’ High School Jazz Band

2022

14 May – Durbanville High School

  • Bellville High School Junior Wind Band
  • Bellville High School Symphonic Wind Band
  • Cape Philharmonic Music Academy Wind Ensemble
  • DF Malan High School Wind Band
  • Durbanville High School Wind Band
  • Handevat Music Project
  • HTS Drostdy Brass Band
  • Hugo Lambrechts Music Centre Jazz Band
  • Paul Roos Gymnasium Big Band SSM Soweto Wind Band
  • SACS Big Band
  • SACS Concert Band
  • Wynberg Boys’ & Girls’ High Schools Concert Band
  • Wynberg Boys’ High School Jazz Band

2021

No event – Covid pandemic

2020

No event – Covid pandemic

2019

11 May – Durbanville High School

  • Bellville High School Junior Wind Band
  • Bellville High School Symphonic Wind Band
  • DF Malan High School Wind Band
  • Cape Philharmonic Music Academy Wind Ensemble
  • Cape Philharmonic Youth Wind Ensemble
  • Durbanville High School Senior Wind Band
  • Durbanville High School Symphonic Wind Band
  • Edgemead High School Jazz Band
  • Hugo Lambrechts Music Centre Concert Wind Orchestra
  • Fairbairn College Jazz Band
  • SACS Concert Band
  • Wynberg Boys’ & Girls’ High Schools Concert Band
  • Wynberg Boys’ High School Jazz Band

2018

19 May – Wynberg Boys’ High School

  • Bellville High School Junior Wind Band
  • Bellville High School Symphonic Wind Band
  • Cape Philharmonic Music Academy Wind Ensemble
  • Cape Philharmonic Youth Wind Ensemble
  • DF Malan High School Tour Band
  • DF Malan High School Wind Band
  • Durbanville High School Senior Wind Band
  • Durbanville High School Symphonic Wind Band
  • Edgemead High School Jazz Band
  • Fairbairn College Jazz Band
  • Kimberley Boys’ & Girls’ High Schools Wind Band
  • Kimberley Boys’ & Girls’ High Schools Jazz Band
  • Kimberley Boys’ & Girls’ High Schools Brass Band
  • Musica Perpetua
  • Somerset College Preparatory Jazz Band
  • West Coast Symphonic Winds
  • Wynberg Boys’ & Girls’ High Schools Concert Band

2017

13 May – Hugo Lambrechts Music Centre

  • Bellville High School Junior Wind Band
  • Bellville High School Symphonic Wind Band
  • Cape Philharmonic Music Academy Wind Ensemble
  • Cape Philharmonic Youth Wind Ensemble
  • DF Malan High School Wind Band
  • Durbanville High School Senior Wind Band
  • Durbanville High School Symphonic Wind Band
  • HTS Drostdy Brass Band
  • Hugo Lambrechts Music Centre Concert Wind Orchestra
  • Hugo Lambrechts Music Centre Junior Wind Orchestra
  • SACS Concert Band
  • Sans Souci Girls’ High School Wind Band
  • Wynberg Boys’ & Girls’ High Schools Concert Band

2016

21 May – Wynberg Boys’ High School

  • Bellville High School Junior Wind Band
  • Bellville High School Symphonic Wind Band
  • Cape Philharmonic Music Academy Wind Ensemble
  • Cape Philharmonic Youth Wind Ensemble
  • DF Malan High School Wind Band
  • Durbanville High School Wind Band
  • HTS Drostdy Brass Band
  • SACS Concert Band
  • Sans Souci Girls’ High School Wind Band
  • Wynberg Boys’ & Girls’ High Schools Concert Band

2015

1 & 2 May – Hugo Lambrechts Music Centre

  • Bellville High School Symphonic Wind Band
  • Cape Philharmonic Youth Wind Ensemble
  • DF Malan High School Wind Band
  • Durbanville High School Wind Band
  • Hugo Lambrechts Music Centre Beginners Wind Orchestra
  • Hugo Lambrechts Music Centre Concert Wind Orchestra
  • Hugo Lambrechts Music Centre Junior Wind Orchestra
  • Johannesburg Youth Wind Ensemble
  • SACS Concert Band
  • Sans Souci Girls’ High School Wind Band
  • UWC Wind Orchestra
  • Wynberg Boys’ & Girls’ High Schools Concert Band

2014

17 May – Wynberg Boys’ High School

  • Bellville High School Symphonic Wind Band
  • Cape Philharmonic Youth Wind Ensemble
  • Durbanville High School Wind Band
  • Hugo Lambrechts Music Centre Junior Wind Ensemble
  • Hugo Lambrechts Music Centre Senior Wind Ensemble
  • Sans Souci Girls’ High School Wind Band
  • Tygerberg High School Wind Band
  • Wynberg Boys’ & Girls’ High Schools Concert Band

2013

11 May – Hugo Lambrechts Music Centre

  • Beau Soleil Music Centre Preparatory Band
  • Bellville High School Symphonic Wind Band
  • Cape Philharmonic Youth Wind Ensemble
  • Durbanville High School Wind Band
  • Hugo Lambrechts Music Centre Beginners Wind Orchestra
  • Hugo Lambrechts Music Centre Concert Wind Orchestra
  • Hugo Lambrechts Music Centre Junior Wind Orchestra
  • Rondebosch Boys’ High School Concert Band
  • Rondebosch Boys’ Preparatory Concert Band
  • Sans Souci Girls’ High School Wind Band
  • Sans Souci Girls’ Preparatory Wind Band
  • Tygerberg High School Wind Band
  • Wynberg Boys’ & Girls’ High Schools Concert Band

2012

19 May – Wynberg Boys’ High School

  • Beau Soleil Music Centre Senior Band
  • Bellville High School Symphonic Wind Band
  • Cape Philharmonic Youth Wind Ensemble
  • Durbanville High School Wind Band
  • Hugo Lambrechts Music Centre Concert Wind Orchestra
  • Rondebosch Boys’ High School Concert Band
  • Sans Souci Girls’ High School Wind Band
  • Tygerberg High School Wind Band
  • Westerford High School Concert Band
  • Wynberg Boys’ & Girls’ High Schools Concert Band

2011

14 May – Wynberg Boys’ High School

  • Bellville High School Symphonic Wind Band
  • Cape Philharmonic Youth Wind Ensemble
  • Durbanville High School Wind Band
  • Hugo Lambrechts Music Centre Junior Wind Ensemble
  • Hugo Lambrechts Music Centre Senior Wind Ensemble
  • Sans Souci Girls’ High School Wind Band
  • Tygerberg High School Wind Band
  • Wynberg Boys’ & Girls’ High Schools Concert Band