A Brussels Requiem - Bert Appermont (Composer)

Camborne Town

Rank: 31st

In 2023 Camborne Town were placed 14th, 2022 10th, and 2019 15th.

Since the last Grand Shield, Camborne Town have come 5th at the West of England Area Championships (Championship Section), and 13th at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section).

Carlton Main Frickley Colliery

Rank: 36th

In 2023 Carlton Main Frickley Colliery were placed 5th.

Since the last Grand Shield, Carlton Main Frickley Colliery have come 3rd at the Yorkshire Area Championships (Championship Section), and 9th at the Brass in Concert.

City of Bradford

Rank: 57th

In 2023 City of Bradford were placed 7th.

Since the last Grand Shield, City of Bradford have come 8th at the Yorkshire Area Championships (Championship Section).

City of Hull

Rank: 43rd

In 2023 City of Hull were placed 13th, 2022 7th, and 2019 12th.

Since the last Grand Shield, City of Hull have come 3rd at the North of England Area Championships (Championship Section).

Desford Colliery

Rank: 19th

This is the first time Desford Colliery have played at this contest since 2004 where they were placed 3rd

Since the last Grand Shield, Desford Colliery have come 1st at the Midlands Area Championships (Championship Section), and 13th at the British Open.

Fishburn

Rank: 75th

This is the first time Fishburn have played at this contest since 2007 where they were placed 18th

Since the last Grand Shield, Fishburn have come 6th at the North of England Area Championships (Championship Section), and 8th at the Scottish Open.

Friary Brass Band

Rank: 27th

In 2023 Friary Brass Band were placed 8th, 2022 5th, and 2019 9th.

Since the last Grand Shield, Friary Brass Band have come 2nd at the London and Southern Counties Area Championships (Championship Section), 10th at the Brass in Concert, and 18th at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section).

GUS

Rank: 23rd

In 2023 GUS were placed 6th, 2022 9th, and 2019 4th.

Since the last Grand Shield, GUS have come 2nd at the Midlands Area Championships (Championship Section), and 8th at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section).

Llwydcoed

Rank: 40th

In 2022 Llwydcoed were placed 18th.

Since the last Grand Shield, Llwydcoed have come 6th at the Welsh Championships (Championship Section), and 7th at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section).

Milnrow

Rank: 47th

In 2023 Milnrow were placed 12th, 2022 8th, and 2019 10th.

Since the last Grand Shield, Milnrow have come 7th at the North West Area Championships (Championship Section).

NASUWT Riverside

Rank: 16th

In 2023 NASUWT Riverside were placed 9th, and 2019 1st.

Since the last Grand Shield, NASUWT Riverside have come 2nd at the North of England Area Championships (Championship Section), and 19th at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section).

Oldham (Lees)

Rank: 32nd

In 2023 Oldham (Lees) were placed 4th, 2022 4th, and 2019 14th.

Since the last Grand Shield, Oldham (Lees) have come 5th at the North West Area Championships (Championship Section).

Rainford

Rank: 60th

In 2023 Rainford were placed 16th, 2022 15th, and 2019 7th.

Since the last Grand Shield, Rainford have come 9th at the North West Area Championships (Championship Section), and 12th at the Scottish Open.

Ratby Co-operative

Rank: 29th

In 2023 Ratby Co-operative were placed 11th, and 2022 14th.

Since the last Grand Shield, Ratby Co-operative have come 7th at the Midlands Area Championships (Championship Section), and 20th at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section).

Redbridge Brass

Rank: 39th

In 2022 Redbridge Brass were placed 17th, and 2019 16th.

Since the last Grand Shield, Redbridge Brass have come 3rd at the London and Southern Counties Area Championships (Championship Section).

Reg Vardy

Rank: 28th

In 2023 Reg Vardy were placed 3rd, 2022 12th, and 2019 8th.

Since the last Grand Shield, Reg Vardy have come 4th at the North of England Area Championships (Championship Section), and 12th at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section).

Rothwell Temperance

Rank: 24th

In 2022 Rothwell Temperance were placed 1st, and 2019 3rd.

Since the last Grand Shield, Rothwell Temperance have come 7th at the Yorkshire Area Championships (Championship Section), and 16th at the British Open.

Skelmanthorpe

Rank: 83rd

In 2023 Skelmanthorpe were placed 15th, and 2019 20th.

Since the last Grand Shield, Skelmanthorpe have come 3rd at the Yorkshire Area Championships (First Section).

St. Dennis

Rank: 58th

In 2022 St. Dennis were placed 19th, and 2019 13th.

Since the last Grand Shield, St. Dennis have come 6th at the West of England Area Championships (Championship Section).

Wingates

Rank: 59th

In 2023 Wingates were placed 10th, and 2022 16th.

Since the last Grand Shield, Wingates have come 6th at the North West Area Championships (Championship Section).

BrassedOn Predictions

1. Desford Colliery
2. NASUWT Riverside
3. GUS
4. Rothwell Temperance
5. Reg Vardy
6. Friary Brass Band
7. Oldham (Lees)
8. Camborne Town
9. City of Hull
10. Carlton Main Frickley Colliery
11. Redbridge Brass
12. Ratby Co-operative
13. Llwydcoed
14. Milnrow
15. City of Bradford
16. Wingates
17. St. Dennis
18. Skelmanthorpe
19. Rainford
20. Fishburn

User Predictions (1)

Average

1. GUS
2. Carlton Main Frickley Colliery
3. Desford Colliery
4. Reg Vardy
5. NASUWT Riverside
6. Milnrow
7. Oldham (Lees)
8. Rothwell Temperance
9. Camborne Town
10. Llwydcoed
11. City of Bradford
12. City of Hull
13. Friary Brass Band
14. Wingates
15. Redbridge Brass
16. Ratby Co-operative
17. Rainford
18. Fishburn
19. St. Dennis
20. Skelmanthorpe