2021 NIBA Championships
Congratulations to 1st Old Boys on returning to winning form at the 2021 NIBA Championships. Congratulations are also deserved by CWA Brass and Dynamic Brass for winning their respective sections in Armagh on the weekend.
Due to ongoing Covid-19 protocols and concerns the NIBA Executive had worked closely with the venue management and live-streamed the contest through the Association's Facebook page. With close to 2000 engagements the supporters clearly enjoyed the event, which is still available to watch at https://www.facebook.com/nibandsassociation/videos/219678720229761
1st Old Boys under the baton of Stephen Cairns gave a confident performance of 'Royal Parks' by George Lloyd with adjudicator Roger Webster labelling it a “great show”. Commenting on social media a spokesperson for the band expressed how delighted they were with the result: "We're very proud of our performance and it came down to hard work and preparation of the band and our MD. The band didn't use any guest players for this contest and three of our new members played in their first contest — Clara, Libby and James. After this weekend we're excited for our next adventure, the Scottish Open contest."
Results:
Championship Brass
1. 1st Old Boys Silver (Stephen Cairns) — 95pts
2. Laganvale Metal Technology (Keith Anderson) — 94pts
3. Downshire Brass (Michael Alcorn) — 92pts
4. Third Carrickfergus (Brian Connolly) — 90pts
5. Murley Silver (David Hawthorne) — 88pts
Best Instrumentalist: Louise Bell (cornet) — 1st Old Boys
Grade 2 Brass:
1. CWA Brass (Gary Proctor) — 95pts
2. Roughan Silver (Stephen Crooks) — 93pts
3. Wellington Memorial Silver (David Hawthorne) — 91pts
4. Lourdes Brass (N/K) — 90pts
Conductor Award: Gavin Warren
Best Cornet Section: CWA Brass
Best Bass Section: CWA Brass
Grade 3 Brass:
1. Dynamic Brass (Andrew McQuiggan) — 93pts
2. Poyntzpass Silver (Stanley Lutton) — 91pts
Adjudication only: St Marks Silver (Bob Quick)
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