Billed by the organisers as the leading brass band event of its kind in the world, the festival featured 36 bands performing for over 9 hours across two venues, with each band performing a 20 minute ‘concert style’ programme to a large audience, including civic representatives from across the region.
David Read, adjudicator for the ‘Championship Section’, was gushing in his praise for Newstead’s performance of the varied musical programme put together by musical director Duncan Beckley which ‘clearly stood out from the remainder of the field.’
As well as the Wilson Bowden Developments Winners Trophy, Newstead also took the award for the highest placed ex-colliery band and the trophy for best soloist, presented to principal euphonium Lynden Cooper. The band will also receive a commemorative photography album celebrating the fifth anniversary of the festival.
Lynden Cooper capped a memorable day by also conducting Whitwell band to third place in section 4 of the contest.
A band spokesman commented, “After finishing as runners up in 2009, we’re delighted to have swept the board this year, a further endorsement of the band’s entertainment value which concert audiences can depend on. Our special thanks to Dan Price who provided the band with a copy of his yet to be published arrangement of 'Lisa Lan' which was a key part of our festival programme.”
The contest was organised by Bolsover District Council, and full results can be found at http://www.bolsover.gov.uk/council-news-2010/1006-festival-of-brass-2010.html.
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