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In the traditions of the F.A. Cup, Backworth Colliery Band entered the Easingwold Contest in North Yorkshire against 16 other bands, all but one were ranked higher in the Brass Band League structure than ourselves.

In true underdog spirit, the band played a great performance of the contest march “Senator", by George Allan, and in the adjudicator Nigel Horne’s opinion placed the band 13th place out the 17 bands present.

Not only did the band win the best band in our section (4th) but we also beat three other bands who are ranked in the 3rd, 2nd and Championship section in the March element of the contest. The footballing equivalent of Blyth Spartans beating Newcastle United!

Many thanks go to the people who helped us out today - Gavin, Ged and Derek, as well as the band for their hard work and belief in what can be achieved. The amount of contesting the band has undertaken so far in 2008 is also paying off as we get more used to performing under pressure.

This puts the band in good stead for our next competition, the Teesdale Contest, next Sunday 6th July at Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle.