The Harrogate Band conducted by John North has won the 2010 Hardraw Scar contest — which takes place at one of the most beautiful banding venues anywhere in the world.
In the B Section there was a victory for Elland Youth.
Result:
Section A:
Third — Championship Section
1. Harrogate
2. Hade Edge
3. Durham Miners Association
4. Otley
5. Wetherby
Best March: Hade Edge
Best Hymn: Harrogate
Highest Scoring MD: John North (Harrogate)
Best Soloist: Durham Miners Association
Section B:
4th and Ungraded Bands
1. Elland Youth
2. Rochdale Borough Youth
3. Leyburn
4. Shepherd Group Concert
5. Knaresborough
Best March: Elland Youth
Best Hymn: Shepherd Group Concert
Best Soloist: Daniel Eddison (Elland Youth)
Special Prizes:
The best performance of an original brass band composition: Harrogate
Most Entertaining Programme: Durham Miners