Darwen Brass recently took part in the Tameside Open Championships at Dukinfield Town Hall, wherr they took the Fourth Section title, thanks to a performance of 'Music for a Festival' that adjudicator Thomas Wyss remarked was 'very impressive.'

Successful

The win at Tameside brings to an end a highly successful contest season for the band which has seen them gain four victories in the past six months.

The band are highly motivated, and totally committed to further improvement on the contest and concert stageMD, Steve Hartley

Totally committed

Musical Director Steve Hartley told 4BR: "The band are highly motivated, and totally committed to further improvement on the contest and concert stage. To win one contest in a season is great, but to win four is a real achievement, and something we are all very proud of."

The band is now preparing for a busy summer season and will be performing at events in the local area and further afield such as the Whit Friday March Contests in Saddleworth and Tameside, where they hope to add to their impressive trophy collection.