The North East Midlands Brass Band Association recently held its annual contest at the Field Mill Centre in South Normanton, where bands performed the regional set-works ahead of their appearances at Bedworth this weekend to impress adjudicator David Hirst.

There were confidence boosting victories for Carlton Brass, Bakewell Silver, Matlock and Ilkeston Brass as well as richly deserved Long Service Awards made by Association President, Marie Smith to Ken Dunkin (70 years service); Geoff Hawley (50 years service) and Barry Tupper (50 years service)

Next year's event will be held on Sunday 25th February.

There were confidence boosting victories for Carlton Brass, Bakewell Silver, Matlock and Ilkeston Brass4BR

Results:

Section 1:

1. Carlton Brass (Gary Wyatt)
2. Leicester Co-operative (Graham Jacklin)

Section 2:

1. Bakewell Silver (Jim Henson)
2. Hucknall & Linby (MC) (Paul Whyley)
3. Emley (Gary Hallas)

Section 3:

1. Matlock (Geoff Hawley)
2. Shirland Miners Welfare (Lynden Cooper)
3. Long Eaton (Sharon Stansfield)

Section 4:

1. Ilkeston Brass (Geoff Hawley)

Special Awards:
Best Cornet Section 4: Ilkeston Brass
Best Basses Section 3: Shirland Miners Welfare
Youngest Cornet Player in Section 3: Anna Dennis (aged 10) — Long Eaton
Best Horn in Section 2: Bakewell
Best Soprano Cornet in Section 1: Carlton Brass