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Report & Results: 2013 Hardraw Scar

The sun shone on Hade Edge and Leyburn at one of the most beautiful brass band contest venues in the world on the weekend.

Hardraw Scar contest
 

The sun certainly shone on the famous Hardraw Scar Brass Band Festival last Sunday, as once again the 132 year old event, with its backdrop of the highest free falling waterfall in England, attracted a hugely appreciative, capacity crowd to hear bands play at the beautiful venue in the heart of Wensleydale.

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The contest is presented by the Yorkshire & Humberside Brass Band Association in partnership with Mark Thompson, proprietor of the Green Dragon Inn, with support from Theakstons Brewery, and 13 bands competed in two sections.

Hade Edge gained the victory laurels in Section A with local dales band, Leyburn claiming the Section B title.

the 132 year old event, with its backdrop of the highest free falling waterfall in England, attracted a hugely appreciative, capacity crowd4BR

Results:

Section A:

1. Hade Edge
2. Harrogate
3. Wetherby Silver
4. Cockerton
5. Murton

Best March: Harrogate
Best Basses: Harrogate
Best Hymn: Harrogate
Best Solo: Wetherby Silver

Most Entertaining Programme: Hade Edge
Original Composition Prize: Harrogate


Section B:

1. Leyburn
2. Stackstead
3. Shepherd Group Concert
4. Barnoldswick

Best Solo: Leyburn
Best Hymn: Shepherd Concert Band
Best Basses: Stacksteads

Best March and Best March Ungraded Band: Shepherd Concert Band

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