*
banner

Results: 2018 Wychavon Festival of Brass

Filton Concert lead the way in Evesham as Russell Gray inspires West of England band to victory, while there are section titles for Foresters Brass, Haydock, Hawk Green and Wem Jubilee.

Wychavom
  Filton Concert Brass lead the entertainment stakes in Evesham

Results:


Championship Section:


Adjudicator: Michael Fowles

1. Filton Concert Brass (Russell Gray) — 195
2. Aldbourne (Chris King) — 194
3. City of Cardiff (Melingriffith) — 193
4. Eccles Borough (Mareika Gray) — 192
5. Verwood Concert Brass (Kevin Smith) — 191
6. St. Austell (Steve Sykes) — 190
7. Thoresby Colliery (David Holling) — 189
8. Foresters Brass (John Davis) — 187
9= Aveley & Newham (Alan Duguid) — 185
9= BTM (Jeff Hutcherson) — 185
9= Roberts Bakery (Paul Lovatt-Cooper) — 185
12. Medway (Nicholas Garman) — 184
13. Harrogate (Dean Jones) — 183
14. Langley (Cliff Parker) — 182
15. Sandhurst Silver (Russ Young) — 181
16. Mount Charles (Jeremy Taylor) — 180
17. Regent Brass (Paul Archibald) — 179

British Open Spring Festival qualification: Verwood Concert Brass
Best Entertainment: Filton Concert Brass
Best Soloist: Anthony Smith (euphonium) — Filton Concert Brass
Best Baritones: Aldbourne
Best Percussion: Aldbourne


First Section:


Adjudicator: Nigel Seaman

1. Foresters Brass (John Davis) — 194
2. Harrogate (Dean Jones) — 193
3. Eccles Borough (Mareika Gray) — 192
4. Sandhurst Silver (Russell Young) — 190
5. Enderby (Ryan Richards) — 189
6. BTM (Jeff Hutcherson) — 187
7. Regent Brass (Paul Archibald) — 186
8. Otterbourne Brass (Philip Littlemore) — 185
9. Blackburn & Darwen (David Thornton) — 183
10. City of Bristol (Ian Holmes) — 182
11= Roberts Bakery (Paul Lovatt-Cooper) — 181
11= Shirley Brass (David Hirst) — 181
13. SW Comms Band (Chris Spreadbury) — 180
14. Sherbourne Town (Ian Lowes) — 179
15. Ware Brass (Craig Patterson) — 177
16. Bedworth (Simon Gresswell) — 176

Best Entertainment: Eccles Borough
Best Soloist: Ben Smith (euphonium) — Foresters Brass
Best Baritones: Sandhurst Silver
Best Percussion: Harrogate


Second Section:


Adjudicator: Sarah Groarke-Booth

1. Haydock (Mark Quinn) — 191
2. Milton Keynes Brass (Jonathon Mott) — 189
3. Besses Boys (James Holt) — 188
4. Avonbank (Dave Lea) — 186
5. Stourport on Severn (Oliver Wilson) — 185
6. Ammanford Town (Glyn Davies) — 184
7. Blaenavon Town (David Langley) — 183
8. Shrewton Silver (Michael Dunford) — 182
9. Cinderford Band (Chris Howley) — 179
10. Welwyn Garden City (Graham Chambers) — 175

Best Entertainment: Milton Keynes
Best Soloist: Rhydian Tiddy (trombone) — Ammanford Town
Best Baritones: Haydock
Best Percussion: Milton Keynes
Dave Morris Memorial Plate for Best Euphonium: George Bruce (Milton Keynes Brass)


Third Section:


Adjudicator: Ian Porthouse

1. Hawk Green (Neil Hewson) — 193
2. Taff Vale Brass (Gareth Ritter) — 192
3. Rode Hall Silver (Nigel Butler) — 190
4. Ynyshir Band (Gary Davies)
5. Tewkesbury (Nigel Morgan)
6. Wem Jubilee (David Thomas)
7. Cubbington Silver (Mark Phillips)
8. Pillowell Silver (Ian Whitburn)

Best Entertainment: Ynyshir Band
Best Soloist: Mark Leigh (trombone) — Rode Hall Silver
Best Baritones: Hawk Green
Best Percussion: Taff Vale Brass
Dave Hodgetts Memorial Trophy: Matthias Wildman (trombone) — Tewkesbury


Fourth Section:


Adjudicator: Nicholas Garman

1. Wem Jubilee (David Thomas) — 95
2. Rode Hall Silver (Nigel Butler) — 92
3. Ledbury Brass (Colin Herbert)
4. Coventry Festival Brass (Allan Wheelhouse)

Best Entertainment: Rode Hall Silver
Best Soloist: Mark Leigh (trombone) — Rode Hall Silver
Best Baritones: Wem Jubilee
Best Percussion: Wem Jubilee
Tracy Sollis Memorial Cup to Youngest Player: Oliver Tzick (aged 11) — Coventry Festival Brass

Become a supporter and help make our future secure.

4barsrest continues to be a proudly independent voice. There are no paywalls to overcome to be able to enjoy what we do to keep our journalism at the heart of the brass banding world. Support us with a one-off donation or subscribe from just £2.50 per month.

Support us    


Yasuaki Fukuhara

Memorable RNCM Festival exceeds ambitions

January 26 • A weekend packed with memorable performances and highlights showcases the best of brass band music making to the world in Manchester.


No European Championship in England in 2028

January 24 • A difficult funding landscape sees BBE withdraw from hosting the European Championship in Birmingham in 2028


Van looy

Van Looy ready for Bourgeois challenge

January 23 • The Belgian euphonium star will showcase one of the most fearsome concertos for the instrument at the RNCM Festival with Welsh Champion, Tredegar.


Concord Brass Band

4BR Friday interview with Concord Brass Band

January 22 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Steffen Maersk of the Danish National Champion as they get ready for their RNCM International Brass Band Festival debuts this weekend.


Dobcross Silver Band - Whitburn Band

Sunday 1 February • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Regent Hall Concerts - Oompah Brass XXL

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Cambrian Brass

January 24 • We are a friendly, inclusive and hard-working brass band, welcoming players of all ages and abilities. We are particularly keen to fill our Soprano Cornet, Flugelhorn and EEb Bass positions.


Newtown Silver Band

January 24 • Newtown Silver Band are recruiting a Musical Director. We seek a leader with brass band experience who can motivate and develop players. A charismatic individual who can shape and deliver concert programmes to be enjoyed by both players and audience.


Newtown Silver Band

January 24 • Newtown Silver Band invites applications for the position of Musical Director.. The band rehearse every Thursday evening from 1930 - 2130 . The Musical Director will take a leadership role working with the senior band and will liaise with the training ban


Ian Porthouse


Cornet soloist, clinician, conductor and adjudicator


               

 © 2026 4barsrest.com Ltd