At a time when many bands are struggling to put out a full compliment of players, the beautiful setting of the Buxton's Pavilion Gardens has once again attracted the bands.
Adjudicators David Horsfield and David Lancaster will have a busy day on Sunday 2nd May with 33 bands due to take the stage for the popular contest.
Championship Section:
Adjudicator: David Horsfield
G.T. Group Peterlee (Stephen Malcolm)
Harrogate (Roy Waite)
Kippax (David Lancaster)
Phoenix West Midlands Brass (Simon Platford)
Shirley (Dave Lea)
Second Section:
Adjudicator: David Lancaster
Catterick Brass (Stewart Halliday)
Eccleston Brass (Ian Bateson)
Haslingden & Helmshore (David Holland)
Royal Buckley Town (John Doyle)
Third Section:
Adjudicator: David Horsfield
BMP Europe Goodshaw (Eddie Hill)
Burbage (Buxton) (Steve Critchlow)
Eagley (Mareika Gray)
Greenall's (K. Stott)
Hawk Green (Marple) (Neil Hewson)
Hucknall & Linby Mining Community Brass (Paul Whyley)
Porthaethwy Menai Bridge (Chris Williams)
Skelmersdale Prize (C. Dickenson)
Uppermill (Alan Widdup)
Fourth Section:
Adjudicator: David Lancaster
Besses Boys (James Holt)
Blackley (Adrian Smith)
Boarshurst Silver (David Ashworth)
Chapel-en-le-Frith (TBA)
Corby Silver (Nigel Hall)
Croft Silver (Ian Needham)
Denton Brass (Colin Myers)
Fairfield (Buxton) (Charles Kitchen)
Hazel Grove (Nigel Beasley)
Ireland Colliery Chesterfield (Ian Knapton)
Littleborough Public (Ady Woodhead)
Nantlle Vale (G. Williams)
Parr (St Helens (John Ludden)
Trentham Brass (Mike Caveney)
Whaley Bridge (Marcus Jones)
Further details are at www.northwestbrassbands.org.uk
