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We had an idea that this may a close battle and we weren t wrong.
In the end it was Foden s that claimed the Band of the Year accolade for a second time deserved recognition for their outstanding work in being a beacon of pro-activity, innovation and ambition.
The past year had already seen them secure a fifth consecutive North West Regional title, whilst they also provided the audience at the RNCM Brass Band Festival with a memorable concert performance.
However it is their outward looking desire to explore new artistic boundaries (including their online competitions), honour their heritage as well as develop existing educational initiatives that fuels their ambitions away from the contest stage.