Manger Musikklag’s sensational victory at the recent European Brass Band Championships in Montreux sees the Norwegian band storm into the top ten of the World of Brass – 4barsrest Rankings for the first time at number eight.
The ever-consistent Cory retains the top spot following its second place, while the 2010 British Open Champion, Tredegar, moves up to an all-time high of third after another prizewinning contention at the 'European'.
Top 10 Bands 1 Cory 2 Foden's 3 Tredegar 4 Black Dyke 5 Fairey (Geneva) 6 Grimethorpe Colliery 7 Brighouse and Rastrick 8 Manger Musikklag 9 Rothwell Temperance 10 Eikanger-Bjørsvik
Other contests held since the last update are:
Australian Championships — won by Kew Band Melbourne
North American Brass Band Championships — won by Atlantic Brass Band
Holme Valley Contest — won by Skelmanthorpe
Northern Ireland Brass Band League — won by 1st Old Boys Silver
Irish Association of Brass and Concert Bands — won by Drogheda
Fife Brass Band Festival — won by Kingdom Brass
SCABA Spring Contest — won by Friary Guildford.
The next update will follow the All-England Masters International, which will be held in Kettering at the end of the month.
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