Elgar Variations - Martin Ellerby (Composer)

Black Dyke

Rank: 8th

Conductor: Nicholas Childs

Conductor Rank: 3rd

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

Since the last Yorkshire Area Championships (Championship Section), Black Dyke have come 2nd at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section), and 16th at the British Open.

In 2025 Nicholas Childs was placed 1st, 2024 1st, 2023 1st, and 2022 1st.

Since the last Yorkshire Area Championships (Championship Section), Nicholas Childs has come 7th at the Scottish Open, 2nd at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section), 16th at the British Open, 11th at the Grand Shield, 1st at the North of England Area Championships (Championship Section), and 1st at the Scottish Championships (Championship Section).

Brighouse & Rastrick

Rank: 9th

Conductor: David King

Conductor Rank: 13th

In 2025 Brighouse & Rastrick were placed 3rd, 2024 2nd, 2023 2nd, and 2022 6th.

Since the last Yorkshire Area Championships (Championship Section), Brighouse & Rastrick have come 2nd at the Brass in Concert, 5th at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section), and 1st at the British Open.

In 2025 David King was placed 3rd, 2023 2nd, and 2022 6th.

Since the last Yorkshire Area Championships (Championship Section), David King has come 2nd at the Brass in Concert, 5th at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section), and 1st at the British Open.

Carlton Main Frickley Colliery

Rank: 24th

Conductor: Allan Withington

Conductor Rank: 6th

In 2025 Carlton Main Frickley Colliery were placed 5th, 2024 3rd, 2023 5th, and 2022 5th.

Since the last Yorkshire Area Championships (Championship Section), Carlton Main Frickley Colliery have come 9th at the Brass in Concert, and 15th at the British Open.

In 2025 Allan Withington was placed 5th, 2024 3rd, 2023 5th, and 2022 5th.

Since the last Yorkshire Area Championships (Championship Section), Allan Withington has come 9th at the Brass in Concert, 15th at the British Open, 3rd at the North of England Area Championships (Championship Section), and 4th at the Midlands Area Championships (Championship Section).

Grimethorpe Colliery Band

Rank: 26th

Conductor: Michael Bach

Conductor Rank: 8th

In 2025 Grimethorpe Colliery Band were placed 9th, 2024 4th, 2023 6th, and 2022 4th.

Since the last Yorkshire Area Championships (Championship Section), Grimethorpe Colliery Band have come 12th at the British Open.

In 2025 Michael Bach was placed 9th, 2024 4th, and 2023 6th.

Since the last Yorkshire Area Championships (Championship Section), Michael Bach has come 3rd at the Swiss National Championships (Excellence Division), 3rd at the Swiss Open, and 12th at the British Open.

Hammonds Band

Rank: 23rd

Conductor: Morgan Griffiths

Conductor Rank: 23rd

In 2025 Hammonds Band were placed 4th, 2024 5th, 2023 3rd, and 2022 2nd.

Since the last Yorkshire Area Championships (Championship Section), Hammonds Band have come 4th at the Scottish Open, and 11th at the British Open.

In 2025 Morgan Griffiths was placed 4th, 2024 5th, 2023 3rd, and 2022 2nd.

Since the last Yorkshire Area Championships (Championship Section), Morgan Griffiths has come 4th at the Scottish Open, and 11th at the British Open.

Hepworth

Rank: 25th

Conductor: Ryan Watkins

Conductor Rank: 14th

In 2025 Hepworth were placed 2nd, 2024 6th, 2023 7th, and 2022 8th.

Since the last Yorkshire Area Championships (Championship Section), Hepworth have come 6th at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section), and 3rd at the Grand Shield.

In 2025 Ryan Watkins was placed 2nd, 2024 6th, 2023 7th, and 2022 8th.

Since the last Yorkshire Area Championships (Championship Section), Ryan Watkins has come 8th at the Scottish Open, 1st at the Swedish National Championships (Elite Division), 6th at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section), and 3rd at the Grand Shield.

Old Silkstone

Rank: 182nd

Conductor: Norman Law

Conductor Rank: 166th

This is the first time Old Silkstone have played at this contest since 2010 where they were placed 13th

Since the last Yorkshire Area Championships (Championship Section), Old Silkstone have come 17th at the National Championships of Great Britain (First Section).

This is the first time Norman Law have played at this contest since 2013 where they were placed 13th

Since the last Yorkshire Area Championships (Championship Section), Norman Law has come 17th at the National Championships of Great Britain (First Section).

Rothwell Temperance

Rank: 37th

Conductor: David Roberts

Conductor Rank: 32nd

In 2025 Rothwell Temperance were placed 6th, 2024 7th, 2023 4th, and 2022 3rd.

Since the last Yorkshire Area Championships (Championship Section), Rothwell Temperance have come 6th at the Grand Shield.

In 2025 David Roberts was placed 6th, 2024 7th, 2023 4th, and 2022 3rd.

Since the last Yorkshire Area Championships (Championship Section), David Roberts has come 6th at the Grand Shield, and 5th at the North of England Area Championships (Second Section).

Skelmanthorpe

Rank: 78th

Conductor: Jonathan Bates

Conductor Rank: 69th

In 2025 Skelmanthorpe were placed 11th, and 2022 11th.

Since the last Yorkshire Area Championships (Championship Section), Skelmanthorpe have come 20th at the Grand Shield.

In 2025 Jonathan Bates was placed 11th, and 2022 9th.

Stannington

Rank: 71st

Conductor: Sam Fisher

Conductor Rank: 67th

In 2025 Stannington were placed 7th, 2024 9th, and 2023 8th.

Since the last Yorkshire Area Championships (Championship Section), Stannington have come 16th at the Grand Shield.

In 2025 Sam Fisher was placed 7th, 2024 9th, and 2023 8th.

Since the last Yorkshire Area Championships (Championship Section), Sam Fisher has come 16th at the Grand Shield.

Unite the Union (City of Sheffield)

Rank: 70th

Conductor: Jonathan Beatty

Conductor Rank: 35th

In 2023 Unite the Union (City of Sheffield) were placed 10th, and 2022 10th.

Since the last Yorkshire Area Championships (Championship Section), Unite the Union (City of Sheffield) have come 1st at the National Championships of Great Britain (First Section), and 14th at the Senior Cup.

In 2023 Jonathan Beatty was placed 10th, and 2022 10th.

Since the last Yorkshire Area Championships (Championship Section), Jonathan Beatty has come 18th at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section), 1st at the National Championships of Great Britain (First Section), 14th at the Senior Cup, and 2nd at the North of England Area Championships (Championship Section).

Yorkshire Imperial Urquhart Travel

Rank: 115th

Conductor: Ian McElligott

Conductor Rank: 207th

In 2025 Yorkshire Imperial Urquhart Travel were placed 8th, and 2023 12th.

Since the last Yorkshire Area Championships (Championship Section), Yorkshire Imperial Urquhart Travel have come 14th at the Senior Trophy.

In 2025 Ian McElligott was placed 8th.

Since the last Yorkshire Area Championships (Championship Section), Ian McElligott has come 4th at the Senior Cup.

BrassedOn Predictions

1. Black Dyke - Nicholas Childs
2. Brighouse & Rastrick - David King
3. Grimethorpe Colliery Band - Michael Bach
4. Carlton Main Frickley Colliery - Allan Withington
5. Hammonds Band - Morgan Griffiths
6. Hepworth - Ryan Watkins
7. Rothwell Temperance - David Roberts
8. Unite the Union (City of Sheffield) - Jonathan Beatty
9. Stannington - Sam Fisher
10. Yorkshire Imperial Urquhart Travel - Ian McElligott
11. Skelmanthorpe - Jonathan Bates
12. Old Silkstone - Norman Law

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