The Fourth Section Midlands based Ireland Colliery Chesterfield Band is celebrating after achieving its best contest results for over a decade.

Runner up

The band has been placed 2nd at 3 events: Butlins, NEMBBA and most recently at the Buxton contest, whilst they also achieved 5th place at the area contest in Bedworth.

Over the moon

Musical Director Ian Knapton told 4BR: "We are all over the moon and will look to build further on this success. These results couldn’t have been achieved without the hard work from the band in preparing the 3 test pieces we have played this year."

These results couldn’t have been achieved without the hard work from the band in preparing the 3 test pieces we have played this yearMD, Ian Knapton

CD

ICCB recorded its debut CD last year and plan to record a further two in 2009.

As well as a busy concert schedule the band are preparing to host the Battle of the Bands contest on 14th June, an entertainment contest for bands from Sections 1 to 4.

Last year Ireland Colliery hosted its first major charity concert titled ‘Brass N Sax’ where it managed to raise a total of £3000 for charities including Leukaemia Research and the Anthony Nolan Trust.