Elgar Variations - Martin Ellerby (Composer)

My Predictions

Blidworth Welfare

Rank: 238th

Conductor: Colum O'Shea

Conductor Rank: 514th

In 2025 Blidworth Welfare were placed 10th, 2024 8th, 2023 7th, and 2022 7th.

According to our records, this is Colum O'Shea's debut performance at the Midlands Area Championships (Championship Section).

Derwent Brass

Rank: 94th

Conductor: Jack Capstaff

Conductor Rank: 73rd

In 2025 Derwent Brass were placed 3rd, 2024 3rd, 2023 3rd, and 2022 5th.

Since the last Midlands Area Championships (Championship Section), Derwent Brass have come 10th at the Senior Cup.

In 2025 Jack Capstaff was placed 3rd, 2024 3rd, 2023 3rd, and 2022 5th.

Since the last Midlands Area Championships (Championship Section), Jack Capstaff has come 10th at the Senior Cup.

Desford Colliery

Rank: 20th

Conductor: Ian Porthouse

Conductor Rank: 2nd

In 2025 Desford Colliery were placed 2nd, 2024 1st, 2023 4th, and 2022 1st.

Since the last Midlands Area Championships (Championship Section), Desford Colliery have come 1st at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section), and 4th at the Grand Shield.

In 2025 Ian Porthouse was placed 2nd, 2024 1st, 2023 2nd, and 2022 2nd.

Since the last Midlands Area Championships (Championship Section), Ian Porthouse has come 1st at the Norwegian National Championships (Division 1), 7th at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section), 13th at the British Open, 4th at the Grand Shield, and 1st at the Welsh Championships (Championship Section).

Enderby

Rank: 136th

Conductor: Gareth Westwood

Conductor Rank: 253rd

In 2025 Enderby were placed 7th, 2024 6th, 2023 6th, and 2022 6th.

Since the last Midlands Area Championships (Championship Section), Enderby have come 5th at the Senior Trophy.

According to our records, this is Gareth Westwood's debut performance at the Midlands Area Championships (Championship Section).

GUS

Rank: 21st

Conductor: Christopher Bond

Conductor Rank: 129th

In 2025 GUS were placed 1st, 2024 2nd, 2023 1st, and 2022 3rd.

Since the last Midlands Area Championships (Championship Section), GUS have come 4th at the Brass in Concert, 12th at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section), and 10th at the Grand Shield.

According to our records, this is Christopher Bond's debut performance at the Midlands Area Championships (Championship Section).

Since the last Midlands Area Championships (Championship Section), Christopher Bond has come 4th at the Brass in Concert.

Kibworth

Rank: 230th

Conductor: Brendan Caddy

Conductor Rank: 197th

This is the first time Kibworth have played at this contest since 2011 where they were placed 10th

According to our records, this is Brendan Caddy's debut performance at the Midlands Area Championships (Championship Section).

Langley

Rank: 165th

Conductor: Cliff Parker

Conductor Rank: 145th

In 2025 Langley were placed 6th.

In 2025 Cliff Parker was placed 6th.

Newstead Brass

Rank: 197th

Conductor: Martin Heartfield

Conductor Rank: 67th

In 2025 Newstead Brass were placed 9th, 2024 5th, 2023 5th, and 2022 8th.

Since the last Midlands Area Championships (Championship Section), Newstead Brass have come 16th at the Senior Trophy.

In 2025 Martin Heartfield was placed 9th, 2024 5th, and 2023 5th.

Since the last Midlands Area Championships (Championship Section), Martin Heartfield has come 16th at the Senior Trophy.

Ratby Co-operative

Rank: 55th

Conductor: Chris Jeans

Conductor Rank: 371st

In 2025 Ratby Co-operative were placed 4th, 2024 7th, 2023 2nd, and 2022 2nd.

Since the last Midlands Area Championships (Championship Section), Ratby Co-operative have come 4th at the Senior Cup.

In 2022 Chris Jeans was placed 3rd.

Soverign Brass

Rank: 157th

Conductor: David Maplestone

In 2025 Soverign Brass were placed 8th, and 2024 4th.

This is the first time David Maplestone have played at this contest since 2015 where they were placed 9th

Staffordshire

Rank: 212th

Conductor: Lee Woodward

Conductor Rank: 166th

In 2025 Staffordshire were placed 5th.

In 2025 Lee Woodward was placed 5th.

Thoresby Colliery

Rank: 244th

Conductor: Luke Pallister

Conductor Rank: 408th

In 2022 Thoresby Colliery were placed 9th.

According to our records, this is Luke Pallister's debut performance at the Midlands Area Championships (Championship Section).

BrassedOn Predictions

1. Desford Colliery - Ian Porthouse
2. Derwent Brass - Jack Capstaff
3. GUS - Christopher Bond
4. Newstead Brass - Martin Heartfield
5. Enderby - Gareth Westwood
6. Ratby Co-operative - Chris Jeans
7. Langley - Cliff Parker
8. Staffordshire - Lee Woodward
9. Soverign Brass - David Maplestone
10. Blidworth Welfare - Colum O'Shea
11. Kibworth - Brendan Caddy
12. Thoresby Colliery - Luke Pallister

User Predictions (1)

Average

1. Desford Colliery - Ian Porthouse
2. GUS - Christopher Bond
3. Ratby Co-operative - Chris Jeans
4. Derwent Brass - Jack Capstaff
5. Enderby - Gareth Westwood
6. Soverign Brass - David Maplestone
7. Newstead Brass - Martin Heartfield
8. Langley - Cliff Parker
9. Thoresby Colliery - Luke Pallister
10. Staffordshire - Lee Woodward
11. Blidworth Welfare - Colum O'Shea
12. Kibworth - Brendan Caddy