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Results: Manx Music Festival

There was plenty of fun and games and some great music on the Isle of Man recently — topped by Manx Youth.

Manx
 

The Brass Band classes at the annual Manx Music Festival were held on Sunday 26th April in the Royal Hall at the Villa Marina, Douglas, Isle of Man.

Victors

In the own choice Test Piece Class, Manx Youth and Concert Brass were victors, with Ramsey Town coming in 2nd Place.

The March and Hymn class saw Manx Youth and Concert Brass win again, with Rushen Silver finishing 1 point behind in 2nd Place.

Entertainment

The Entertainment Class provided a lot of quality playing, resulting in Manx Youth and Concert Brass picking up the 1st prize.

Rushen Silver were again placed 2nd, with their Principal Euphonium Martin Norbury being awarded the Best Solo Award.

Results:
Own Choice/Test Piece Class:

Venue: Villa Marina
Adjudicator: Colin Hardy

1. Manx Youth and Concert Brass — 90
2. Ramsey Town Band — 86
3. Onchan Silver Band — 85
4. Douglas Town Band — 85


March and Hymn Class:
Venue: Villa Marina
Adjudicator: Colin Hardy

1. Manx Youth and Concert Brass — 87
2. Rushen Silver Band — 86
3. Douglas Town Band — 84
4. Ramsey Town Band — 82
5. Onchan Silver Band — 81


Entertainment Class
Venue: Villa Marina
Adjudicator: Colin Hardy

1. Manx Youth and Concert Brass — 90
2. Rushen Silver Band — 87
3. Ramsey Town Band — 86
4. Douglas Town Band — 84
5. Onchan Silver Band — 83

Best Soloist: Martin Norbury – Rushen Silver Band

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