The Durham County Brass Band Association Contest took place at the Durham Light Infantry Museum on the weekend, where despite the small number of entrants a fine days contesting was enjoyed by one and all.
Winners
In the end, adjudicator David Lancaster opted for the 20 minute entertainment programme provided by GT Group Peterlee, conducted by Steve Malcolm to take home the Durham Trophy and the £200 winners cheque closely followed by Westoe directed by Jamie Smith with Durham Miners Association in third.
In the end, adjudicator David Lancaster opted for the 20 minute entertainment programme provided by GT Group Peterlee, conducted by Steve Malcolm4BR
Victory
In the earlier C& D section there were a couple of withdrawals, but victory went to Northumbrian Water Ellington conducted by Jonathan Fenwick.
Results:
Sections A&B
1. GT Group Peterlee (S. Malcolm)
2. Westoe (J. Smith)
3. Durham Miners Association
Adjudicator: David Lancaster
Highest placed B Section Band: Durham Miners Association
Best Solo: Westoe
Best March: GT Group Peterlee
Sections C&D
1. Northumbrian Water Ellington (J. Fenwick)
2. Craghead (B. Wright)
Adjudicator: David Lancaster
Highest placed D Section Band: Craghead
Best March: Northumbrian Water Ellington
Best Solo: Craghead
