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Result: 2024 Dr Martin Wainstone Cup

The GUS Band retains the Dr Martin title in Stockton on Tees

Dr Martin
  The GUS Band celebrates after winning the Dr Martin Contest

GUS Band are in fine musical fettle as they retain the Dr Martin Wainstone Cup honours in Stockton on Tees.

Result:

Adjudicator: Leigh Baker
March/Solo/Own Choice = Total

1. GUS Band (Christopher Bond): 24/24/196 = 244
2. Llwydcoed (Joshua Ruck): 22/23/190 = 235
3. EverReady (John Roberts): 22/23/186 = 231
4. Rothwell Temperance (David Roberts): 22/21/185 = 228
5. City of Bradford (Lee Skipsey): 20/18/187 = 225
6. City of Hull (Jonathan Beatty): 19/21/184 = 224
7. Elland Silver (Brett Baker): 17/18/180 = 215

Best Soloist: James Screaton (cornet) — GUS Band
Best March: GUS Band
Best Percussion: City of Bradford

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