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The remarkable commitment and musical excellence of Campbeltown Brass from the west of Scotland has seen them claim the 4BR Lower Section Band of the Year accolade.

We had an idea that this may a close battle — and we werent wrong. In the end it was Fodens that claimed the Band of the Year accolade for a second time — deserved recognition for their outstanding work in being a beacon of pro-activity, innovation and ambition. The past year had already seen them secure a fifth consecutive North West Regional title, whilst they also provided the audience at the RNCM Brass Band Festival with a memorable concert performance. However it is their outward loo...

2020 Winner: Tewit Silver Band In what was a very close run battle for the honours it was the outstanding Tewit Silver Band from the North of England that claimed the award after building on their recent development under the baton of Martin Hall. 2020 saw them add a second consecutive Butlins Mineworkers Championship title in Skegness and followed that up with another victory at the North of England Regional Championships in Durham — both in the Third Section. Covid-19 may have stopped the...

2020 Winner: Philip Harper A clear winner in the Conductor of the Year category — and one that is fast becoming the hegemony of Philip of Cory Band. This is his fifth win in eight years. Only Covid-19 perhaps stopped him adding even more success to his already weighty contesting CV, but it was his ability to turn his hand to other skills away from the conducting rostrum this year that also maintained his musical profile. He has been the driving force behind Corys impressive on-line presence ...