There was a decent turn out of bands at the Weston Super Mare contest on the weekend, where the honours in the top section were taken by Rogerstone.

Fancy

Their performance of ‘Land of the Long White Cloud’ took the fancy of adjudicator Peter Bassano, to give then victory over London & Southern Counties visitors Milton Keynes and third placed Bedworth Brass.

Lower Sections

In the Second Section Cinderford’s performance of ‘Pageantry’ by Herbert Howells saw then take the honours ahead of Blaeanavon Town and Forest of Dean, whilst in the Third Section it was Daventry Brass playing ‘Music for a Festival’ that came out on top ahead of Bream Silver and Avonbank.

In the Fourth Section victory went to Totnes Town with their performance of ‘Saint-Seans Variations’, ahead of Malvern Hills and Abertillery and District Youth.

Results:
Championship/First Section
Adjudicator: Peter Bassano

1. Rogerstone
2. Milton Keynes
3. Bedworth Brass
4. STORM Brass
5. Lympstone South West Telecom
6. Kidlington
7. Yeovil Town

Best Cornet: Matt Ball (Milton Keynes)

Second Section:
Adjudicator: Peter Bassano

1. Cinderford
2. Blaenavon Town
3. Forest of Dean Brass
4. Bristol East & Kingswood
5. City of Bristol
6. Crosskeys
7. Ynyshir

Best Euphonium: Anthony Murrell (Cinderford Band)

Third Section:
Adjudicator: C Brian Buckley

1. Daventry Brass
2. Bream Silver
3. Avonbank (Evesham) Brass
4. Chalgrove
5. Torbay Brass

Special award Best Bass Section — Daventry Brass

Fourth Section:
Adjudicator: C Brian Buckley

1. Totnes Town
2. Malvern Hills and District Brass
3. Abertillery and District Youth
4. Newport Borough

Best Soloist: Liz Wood (Soprano) — Totnes Silver