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Results: 2012 GBBA Entertainment Contest

Bream Silver lead the way in the entertainment stakes in Gloucestershire.

Bream
 

The Gloucestershire Brass Band Association Entertainment Contest enjoyed a successful first contest at their new venue at the Larruperz Centre in Ross-on-Wye.

New location

Twelve bands battled the elements to play on the day with three bands having to withdraw – two due to travel problems. The new location of the contest encouraged the highest number of paying spectators attending the contest in recent years, despite the inclement conditions.

Enjyed

Adjudicator Philip Harper enjoyed his day in the ‘box’ whilst the GBBA Executive Committee thanked the management for their hospitality on the day and also Ross-on-Wye Town Council for supporting the event.

Mayor of Ross-on-Wye Councillor David Ravenscroft presented the prizes to all the winning bands.

Results:
Adjudicator: Philip Harper

Section A:

1. Bream Silver — 186
2. AW Parker (Drybrook) — 185
3. RAF St. Athan Voluntary — 180
4. Ynyshir — 178
5. Cheltenham Silver – 175
6. Gosport Solent – 171
7. Nailsworth Silver — 170

Best Soloist: David Foxley (euphonium) — Nailsworth Silver

Most Entertaining Band: Ynyshir
Highest Placed 2nd Section Band: RAF St. Athan Voluntary
Highest Placed 3rd Section Band: Bream Silver
Highest Placed 4th Section Band: Cheltenham Silver

Section B:

Lions Brass4Youth (Gold Award)
Cwmtawe Youth (Gold Award)
Lydbrook Training (Gold Award)

Lydney Training (Silver Award)

Cheltenham Silver Training (Bronze Award)

Best Band in Section B: Lions Brass4Youth
Best Soloist: Rory Gordon (cornet) Lydney Training
Youngest Player: Ollie Banasiak (Cheltenham Silver Training) (aged 6)

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