2022 BBLNI Spring Festival
The Brass Band League of Northern Ireland held its Spring Festival at the Strule Arts Theatre in Omagh last weekend. Contest organisers stated on social media, "We really appreciate all the help we received. Thanks as well to everyone who took part and those who travelled to support their friends and family. We really loved getting to see you all in person." In particular the organisation paid tribute to adjudicator Duncan Beckley, Fermanagh & Omagh Distract Council, those who helped organise the successful event and of course to all bands that took part.
The Championship Section honours and Rothman Trophy went to Laganvale (Metal Technology) Band led by Keith Anderson with a fine performance of Peter Graham's 'Essence of Time'. The band was also awarded prizes for the winning conductor, 'Best Trombones' as well as their star player Mark Ruddock taking the Peter Arthurs Memorial Trophy as 'Best Soprano'.
In the Second Section, victory and the Founders Cup Trophy went to CWA Brass led by Gary Proctor with a delighted St Mark's Silver took the Third Section title. Full results can be viewed below.
Results:
Championship Section:
1. Laganvale (Metal Technology) Band: 188
2. Downshire Brass: 187
3. Third Carrickfergus Band: 186
4. 1st Old Boys Silver: 185
5. Strabane Brass: 184
6. Murley Silver: 183
Best Soloist: Louise Bell (1st Old Boys Silver)
Best Percussion: Downshire Brass
Best Trombones: Laganvale (Metal Technology) Band
Best Soprano: Mark Ruddock (Laganvale (Metal Technology) Band)
Winning Conductor: Keith Anderson
Second Section:
1. CWA Brass: 182
2. Roughan Silver: 180
3. Ballyduff Silver: 178
4. Comber Silver: 176
5. Wellington Memorial Silver: 174
Best Soloist: Sam Brodison (Ballyduff Silver)
Best Horn Section: CWA Brass
Winning Conductor: Gary Proctor
Third Section:
1. St Mark's Silver: 174
2. Dungannon Silver: 173
3. Dynamic Brass: 171
Best Trombone Section: St Mark's Silver
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