Result: 2025 Blackburn & Darwen March & Hymn Tune Contest

Hepworth showcase their grand march and hymn tune talents as they take the honours and £1000 first prize at the popular event.

Hepworth claimed two march & hymn tune victories on the same day.

Monday, 23 June 2025

Result:

Adjudicator: Chris Robertson

1. Hepworth (Ryan Watkins)
2. Milnrow (Christopher Binns)
3. Boarshurst (Jamie Prophet)
4. Wingates (Matthew Ryan)
5. Haydock (Mark Quinn)
6. BMP Europe Ltd (Goodshaw) (Dean Redfearn)
7. Farnworth & Walkden (Matthew Whitfield)
8. Thornton Cleveleys (Steve Craig)
9. North Lakes Brass (Gareth Sykes)
10. Poulton le Fylde (Steve Craig)
11. Brindle (Steve Hartley)
12. Besses Boys (James Holt)
13. Blackpool Brass (John North)
14. Pilling Jubilee Silver (Joshua Hughes)

Overall Winner: Hepworth
Runner-up: Milnrow
Third: Boarshurst Silver

Best First Section: Haydock
Best Second Section: Poulton le Fylde
Best Third Section: BMP Europe Ltd (Goodshaw)
Best Fourth Section: Brindle

Best Soloist: cornet (Milnrow)
Youngest Player: Besses Boys

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