On Saturday 10th May, the band competed in the Grand Shield at the British Open Spring Festival in Blackpool, where they played Edward Gregson’s ‘Dances and Arias’.
The band were placed 12th in a section of 20 bands, and off the number 1 draw!
The band were very pleased with their performance, and are keen to improve upon it moving forwards!
A massive thank you must go to our musical director, Gareth Churcher, for all his hard work and preparation.
Thank you also to our wonderful supporters who came along to our open rehearsal and the contest, and to all those who made the trip possible!
This marks our last trip to Blackpool, as the contest is moving to Birmingham for 2026!
We are now working hard in preparation for our next contest – the West of England Bandsmen’s Festival – where we will be playing Philip Sparke’s ‘A Tale As Yet Untold’.
