The North West Area Brass Band Association's forthcoming contest at Rochdale Town Hall on October 29th has attracted a fine line-up of competitors.
The list of bands to take part in the senior contest on the 29th October includes those from the North West, North of England, Midlands, North Wales and for the first time, Scotland.
No less than 34 bands will take to the stage to try and impress adjudicators Alan Widdop and Andrew Warriner.
Happy
A very happy contest organiser Richard Milton, playfully told told 4BR: "With bands travelling from other countries we considered calling this the Rochdale International Festival of Brass!
We are delighted that the contest, with its increased support from sponsors has now established a reputation amongst bands from near and far."
Youth contest
Although the youth contest that takes place the day before on Saturday 28th has attracted fewer bands this year, that is in part to the half term holidays.
The three local bands taking part will now compete at the Rochdale Salvation Army Hall which is short walk from the town hall in the centre of the town.
Youth Contest
Saturday 28th October
2.00pm
Rochdale Salvation Army Hall
Oldham Music Centre Youth
Rochdale Borough Youth
Whitworth Vale & Healey Youth
With bands travelling from other countries we considered calling this the Rochdale International Festival of Brass! Contest organiser, Richard Milton
Rochdale Contest
29th October
Adjudicators: Andrew Warriner and Alan Widdopp
Championship Section:
Adjudicator: Andrew Warriner
1. Derwent Brass
2. Milnrow
First Section:
Adjudicator: Andrew Warriner
1. Annan Town
2. Freckleton
3. Hade Edge
4. Haslingden & Helmshore
5. Marsden Silver Prize
6. Oldham (Lees)
7. Silk Brass
8. Skelmanthorpe
Second Section:
Adjudicator: Andrew Warriner
1. Besses Boys
2. Delph
3. Flixton
4. Golborne Brass
5. Horwich RMI
6. Middleton
7. Pemberton Old DW Wigan B
8. Royal Buckley Town
9. Uppermill
10. Whitworth Vale & Healey
Third Section:
Adjudicator: Alan Widdop
1. BD1 Brass
2. Dobcross Silver
3. Farnworth & Walkden
4. Greenfield
5. Ifton Colliery
6. Littleborough
7. Skelmersdale
Fourth Section:
Adjudicator: Alan Widdop
1. Blackley
2. Cadishead Public
3. Denton
4. Lostock Hall
5. Parr St Helens
6. Sale Brass
7. Stockport Silver
