The organisers of the Action Research Youth Entertainmment Championship of Great Britain have told 4BR of their delight at the response to people purchasing the DVD recording of this year's event.

Great response

Gary Walczak, told 4BR: "In the couple of weeks since the event, the response to people purchasing the DVDs online has been absolutely tremendous, and we would like to thank everybody who has purchased them so far and hope they enjoy what was a memorable day."

On behalf of everybody involved in the Action Research Competition, I'd like to place on record our thanks for Howard's hard work. The end product is absolutely fantasticGary Walczak

Winners

In what was a highly enjoyable contest, Elland Silver Youth conducted by Samantha Harrison took the title for the second time in three years.

Every band that competed at Blackpool had their performance recorded which they have been able to purchase for just £5. The DVD also includes highlights of other bands as well.

Thanks

The whole project though wouldn't have been possible without the help of Howard Varley, who did the filming on the day along with the editing.

Gary added: "On behalf of everybody involved in the Action Research Competition, I'd like to place on record our thanks for Howard's hard work. The end product is absolutely fantastic."

Echoed

Gary's comments were also echoed by Martin Walker from the Action Medical Research Charity: "It's been absolutely fantastic, and people have been donating more than £5 for their DVDs and in what are difficult times. We are very grateful for people digging deep."

How to purchase

To purchase copies of the DVD, costing £5 each, visit: www.action.org.uk/youth_brass_band