Mossley win at Blackburn and Darwen
The Mossley Band claimed top prize at the recent Blackburn & Darwen title by winning both elements of the popular contest. Playing 'The Senator' as well as a hymn tune choice the band secured victory over runners-up Poulton le Fylde, with Haydock Band finishing in third.
Event organisers said: "Well done to all the bands who took part in our Festival of Brass contest. You were all superb and made our event a fabulous day. Thanks to our adjudicator Garry Cutt who had the tough task of sorting all the placings."
Photo credit: Fitchett’s Photography 2024
Result:
March/Hymn = Total
1. Mossley (Duncan Byers): 1/1 = 2
2. Poulton le Fylde (Brett Baker): 2/2 = 4
3. Haydock (Mark Quinn): 3/3 = 6
4. Pilling Jubilee (Josh Hughes): 4/4 = 8
5. Flixton (Adie Smith): 5/5 = 10
6. Besses Boys (James Holt): 6/6 = 12
7. Haslingden & Helmshore (Josh Hughes): 8/7 = 15
8. BMP (Europe) Goodshaw (Dean Redfern): 9/8 = 17
9. ClockFace Miners Heritage Band (Will Haw): 7/11 = 18
10. Hawk Green (Neil Hewson): 10/9 = 19
11. Eccleston (John Wood): 12/10 = 22
12. Eagley (Chris Wormald): 11/13 = 24
13. Brindle (Steve Hartley): 13/12 = 25
14. Old Hall Brass (Trevor Halliwell): 14/14 = 28
Best First Section Band: Flixton
Best Second Section Band: Pilling Jubilee
Best Third Section Band: BMP (Europe) Goodshaw
Best Fourth Section Band: Brindle
Best Soloist: Thomas Scaife (cornet) — Mossley
Youngest Player: Jack Geoghegan (aged 9) — Haydock Band
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