Elgar Variations - Martin Ellerby (Composer)

My Predictions

Acceler8 Band

Rank: 116th

Conductor: Jef Sparkes

Conductor Rank: 100th

In 2025 Acceler8 Band were placed 8th, and 2024 8th.

In 2025 Jef Sparkes was placed 8th, and 2024 8th.

Boarshurst Silver

Rank: 92nd

Conductor: Martyn Evans

Conductor Rank: 136th

In 2025 Boarshurst Silver were placed 8th, and 2022 10th.

Since the last North West Area Championships (Championship Section), Boarshurst Silver have come 1st at the Senior Trophy.

In 2024 Martyn Evans was placed 12th, and 2023 12th.

Fairey

Rank: 17th

Conductor: Philip Chalk

Conductor Rank: 19th

In 2025 Fairey were placed 6th, 2024 2nd, 2023 2nd, and 2022 5th.

Since the last North West Area Championships (Championship Section), Fairey have come 11th at the Brass in Concert, and 8th at the British Open.

In 2025 Philip Chalk was placed 6th, 2024 2nd, and 2023 2nd.

Since the last North West Area Championships (Championship Section), Philip Chalk has come 11th at the Brass in Concert, 8th at the British Open, and 7th at the Scottish Championships (Championship Section).

Fodens

Rank: 5th

Conductor: Russell Gray

Conductor Rank: 1st

In 2025 Fodens were placed 1st, 2024 1st, 2023 1st, and 2022 1st.

Since the last North West Area Championships (Championship Section), Fodens have come 7th at the Brass in Concert, 11th at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section), 4th at the British Open, and 12th at the European Championships (Championship Section).

In 2025 Russell Gray was placed 1st, 2024 1st, 2023 1st, and 2022 1st.

Since the last North West Area Championships (Championship Section), Russell Gray has come 2nd at the Belgian National Championships (Championship Section), 11th at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section), 4th at the British Open, 12th at the European Championships (Championship Section), 6th at the North American Championships (Championship Section), and 6th at the West of England Area Championships (Championship Section).

Freckleton

Rank: 156th

Conductor: John Atkinson

Conductor Rank: 521st

This is the first time Freckleton have played at this contest since 2019 where they were placed 12th

Since the last North West Area Championships (Championship Section), Freckleton have come 8th at the National Championships of Great Britain (First Section).

According to our records, this is John Atkinson's debut performance at the North West Area Championships (Championship Section).

Leyland

Rank: 15th

Conductor: Danny Brooks

Conductor Rank: 18th

In 2025 Leyland were placed 2nd, 2024 4th, 2023 3rd, and 2022 2nd.

Since the last North West Area Championships (Championship Section), Leyland have come 13th at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section), and 6th at the British Open.

In 2025 Danny Brooks was placed 2nd, and 2024 4th.

Since the last North West Area Championships (Championship Section), Danny Brooks has come 13th at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section), 6th at the British Open, and 18th at the Senior Cup.

Milnrow

Rank: 54th

Conductor: Christopher Binns

Conductor Rank: 94th

In 2025 Milnrow were placed 5th, 2024 7th, 2023 4th, and 2022 7th.

Since the last North West Area Championships (Championship Section), Milnrow have come 1st at the Scottish Open, and 2nd at the Senior Cup.

In 2025 Christopher Binns was placed 5th.

Since the last North West Area Championships (Championship Section), Christopher Binns has come 1st at the Scottish Open, and 2nd at the Senior Cup.

Pemberton Old Wigan DW 'A' Band

Rank: 46th

Conductor: Thomas Wyss

Conductor Rank: 17th

In 2025 Pemberton Old Wigan DW 'A' Band were placed 4th, 2024 3rd, 2023 5th, and 2022 6th.

Since the last North West Area Championships (Championship Section), Pemberton Old Wigan DW 'A' Band have come 8th at the Scottish Open, and 1st at the Senior Cup.

In 2023 Thomas Wyss was placed 3rd, and 2022 2nd.

Since the last North West Area Championships (Championship Section), Thomas Wyss has come 10th at the Swiss National Championships (Excellence Division), 1st at the Senior Cup, and 4th at the Welsh Championships (Championship Section).

Rainford

Rank: 58th

Conductor: Adam Taylor

Conductor Rank: 137th

In 2025 Rainford were placed 9th, 2024 9th, 2023 6th, and 2022 4th.

Since the last North West Area Championships (Championship Section), Rainford have come 17th at the Grand Shield.

According to our records, this is Adam Taylor's debut performance at the North West Area Championships (Championship Section).

Since the last North West Area Championships (Championship Section), Adam Taylor has come 8th at the National Championships of Great Britain (First Section).

Wardle Anderson Brass

Rank: 121st

Conductor: Jamie Cooper

Conductor Rank: 253rd

In 2025 Wardle Anderson Brass were placed 12th, and 2022 12th.

According to our records, this is Jamie Cooper's debut performance at the North West Area Championships (Championship Section).

Since the last North West Area Championships (Championship Section), Jamie Cooper has come 15th at the National Championships of Great Britain (Second Section).

Whitworth Vale & Healey

Rank: 237th

Conductor: Michael Golding

Conductor Rank: 193rd

According to our records, this is Whitworth Vale & Healey's debut performance at the North West Area Championships (Championship Section).

According to our records, this is Michael Golding's debut performance at the North West Area Championships (Championship Section).

BrassedOn Predictions

1. Fodens - Russell Gray
2. Leyland - Danny Brooks
3. Fairey - Philip Chalk
4. Pemberton Old Wigan DW 'A' Band - Thomas Wyss
5. Milnrow - Christopher Binns
6. Rainford - Adam Taylor
7. Acceler8 Band - Jef Sparkes
8. Boarshurst Silver - Martyn Evans
9. Wardle Anderson Brass - Jamie Cooper
10. Freckleton - John Atkinson
11. Whitworth Vale & Healey - Michael Golding

User Predictions (7)

Average

1. Fodens - Russell Gray
2. Pemberton Old Wigan DW 'A' Band - Thomas Wyss
3. Leyland - Danny Brooks
4. Fairey - Philip Chalk
5. Milnrow - Christopher Binns
6. Rainford - Adam Taylor
7. Acceler8 Band - Jef Sparkes
8. Boarshurst Silver - Martyn Evans
9. Whitworth Vale & Healey - Michael Golding
10. Wardle Anderson Brass - Jamie Cooper
11. Freckleton - John Atkinson