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Report & Result: 2024 Hebden Bridge March & Hymn Tune Contest

Hepworth retains the honours at one of the most popular march and hymn tune events on the summer circuit.

Hepworth
  Hepworth retained the title at Hebden Bridge

The Hepworth just about rounded off the first part of their contesting season with a second successive march and hymn tune contest win as they retained the Hebden Bridge title under MD Ryan Watkins.

The British Open contenders showed their quality for adjudicator David Roberts against their rivals with performances of 'The Wizard' and 'In Love For Me' to end ahead of BD1 Brass with Milnrow in third.

They now head to the Morley March Contest looking to add further silverware and prize money into their coffers after their victories here and the recent Traveller's Rest event in Meltham.

Two out of two

"Two out of two," they said on their Facebook page.

"The band walked away victorious after retaining the title alongside a Best Basses award. The sun has shone, and it's been a great afternoon of music. Thank you to Hebden Bridge Band for another brilliant event and congratulations to BD1 Brass and Milnrow Band on their respective podium finishes."

In what was another well-run event, the organisers said: "Many thanks to everyone who supported our march contest this past weekend, but a particular shout out to the bands who entertained us all throughout the day."

Result:

Adjudicator: David Roberts
March/Hymn = Total

1. Hepworth (Ryan Watkins): 85/84 = 169
2. BD1 Brass (Jamie Smith): 80/85 = 165
3. Milnrow (Lee Skipsey): 82/80 = 162
4. Wardle Anderson (Brad McCulloch): 81/75 = 156
5. Middleton (Jamie Cooper): 77/77 = 154
6. Queensbury Music Centre (Chris Lewis): 73/73 = 146
7. HB Junior Band (N/K): 70/71 = 141*
8. Littleborough (Ashley Higgins): 69/72 = 141
9. Littleborough Training & Boro Band (Laura Whittaker): 67/69 = 136
10. Wardle Junior Blast (Lee Rigg): 68/67 = 135
11. Greenfield (Sam Olsson): 66/68 = 134

*March mark takes precedence

Prizes:

Best Road March: Milnrow
Best Hymn Tune: BD1
Deportment: Milnrow
Best Basses: Hepworth
Youth Instrumentalist: Soprano (Wardle Junior Blast)

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