The 35th OMBBA (Oldham Metropolitan Brass Band Association) Slow Melody & Quartet Competition took place on the weekend.

Increased numbers

George Briggs, who has organised the event since 1976, told 4BR that he was extremely pleased to welcome the 33 competitors from bands across Oldham. "It is good to see that that the number of competitors has increased this year," he said.

Adjudicator Brian Warrington, was also impressed with the overall standard of performances in all three sections.

He added: "It is very reassuring that with all the cut backs happening at the moment there are so many talented young musicians playing in brass bands. This bodes well for the future of the brass banding movement."

It is good to see that that the number of competitors has increased this yearOrganiser, George Briggs

Trophies

All the prize winners received trophies and a cash prize thanks to the generosity of some members of the Oldham Council.

Results:

Under 12s:
1. Ella Shuttleworth (Lees Band)
2. Emily Collins (Lees Band)
3. Harry Newton (Delph Youth Band)
4. Julian Bailey (Dobcross Youth Band)

15 and under:
1. Charlotte Spence (The Oldham Band (Lees))
2. Charlotte Cockburn (Dobcross Youth Band)
3. Bethany Moore (Uppermill)
4. Julian Bailey (Dobcross Youth Band)

Open Section:
1. Toni Heywood (The Oldham Band (Lees))
2. Charlotte Spence (The Oldham Band (Lees))
3. Seth Livingstone (Dobcross Youth Band)
4. Maria Swingley (The Oldham Band (Lees))

Quartets:

15 and under:
Dobcross Youth Band

Open:
Dobcross Youth Band