Blackburn and Darwen Brass band beat stiff competition to win the Butlins Mineworkers Open brass band festival.The band beat over 26 other brass bands in their section to take the first prize in the competition with a musical piece written especially for the competition. The music was called Hostile Skies and written by Richard Grantham. The competition featured bands from all over the UK, making the win extra special for "B and D", the premier brass band in the area.
Steve Rigby, Director of Culture, Leisure and Sport at Blackburn with Darwen Council, said, “I am delighted for the band and their success in the competition. They set an excellent example and inspiration to other local groups and I wish them well for the future.”
The band will travel to Holland in July to play in the World Music Competition, but before that faces a stiff test in Blackpool on 1st March at the qualifying contest for the National Finals, for which the band qualified last year. You can check out the bands progress and local concert calendar at www.blackburnanddarwenband.co.uk
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