On Sunday 6th July 2025, the band enjoyed a day in Brighouse, playing at the March and Hymn Competition.
We played the march Mephistopheles and the hymn Love Unknown. We were pleased to be placed 3rd overall by the adjudicators.
Congratulations to all the prize winners, and a big thank you to the organisers and volunteers who make these events happen.
Full results below:
Adjudicators: David Hirst; Sarah Groarke-Booth
March/Hymn = Total
1. Elland Silver (David McGlynn): 91/90 = 181
2. Stannington (Sam Fisher): 88/91 = 179
3. Longridge (Mark Peacock): 90/86 = 176
4. Uppermill (James Garlick): 86/89 = 175
5. Dobcross Silver (Jason M Smith): 87/85 = 172
6. Skelmanthorpe (Gareth Brindle): 84/87 = 171
7. Boarshurst Silver (Jamie Prophet): 89/80 = 169
8. Blackburn & Darwen (Daniel Thomas): 85/83 = 168*
9. Slaithwaite (Simon Jacobs): 80/88 = 168
10. Marsden Silver Prize (Leigh Baker): 82/84 = 166
11. Lindley (Alan Widdop): 83/81 = 164
12. Emley (Tim Sidwell): 81/78 = 159*
13. BD1 Brass (Jamie Smith): 77/82 = 159
14. Elland Silver Youth (Samantha Harrison): 78/79 = 157
15. Queensbury Music Centre (Chris Lewis): 79/77 = 156
16. Meltham & Meltham Mills (Tom Haslam): 76/75 = 151*
17. Friendly Band (Sowerby Bridge) (Michael Silson): 75/76 = 151
18. Dobcross Youth (James Atkins): 74/73 = 147*
19. Gawthorpe Brass ’85 (John Edward): 73/74 = 147
*March mark takes precedent
