The brass band classes at the annual Manx Music Festival were held on Sunday 25th April at the Villa Marina, Douglas.

Victors

In the own choice test piece class, Manx Concert Brass pipped Ramsey Town, with Onchan Silver in third. Manx was also victorious in the 'March and Hymn' class with Rushen Silver and Ramsey Town close behind.

The 20 minute 'Entertainment Class' saw victory for Ramsey Town, with Manx Concert Brass runners up and Rushen Silver in third.

Adjudicator Steve Pritchard-Jones commented on how well all the soloists had performed and praised two members of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain, Bobby Corkish on horn from Rushen Silver and Illiam Quane on cornet from Ramsey Town.

The 'Best Soloist' trophy was awarded to Illiam Quane for his performance of 'Virtuosity'.

Results:
Own Choice Test Piece
Adjudicator: Steve Pritchard-Jones

1. Manx Youth and Concert Brass – 92
2. Ramsey Town Band – 91
3. Onchan Silver Band – 89

March and Hymn:
Adjudicator: Steve Pritchard-Jones

1. Manx Youth and Concert Brass – 86
2. Rushen Silver Band – 85
3. Ramsey Town Band – 84
4. Onchan Silver Band – 82
5. Neptune Street Nippers – 80

Entertainment Class:
Adjudicator: Steve Pritchard-Jones

1. Ramsey Town Band – 89
2. Manx Youth and Concert Brass – 88
3. Rushen Silver Band – 86
4. Neptune Street Nippers – 83

Best Soloist: Illiam Quane (Ramsey Town Band)