It consists of mini brass band competitions within the local villages awarding points for each bands performance for both marching and playing (including some local prizes). There was a total of 86 bands (championship, 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th section bands) that competed in this years event in the Tameside region where Stone Town Band came 39th out of the 50 bands that qualified.

“This event was a great opportunity for the band to show how it has progressed in the last nine months since the appointment of musical director Graham Randle (August 2009)" stated Chairman David Chapman. The band didn't disappoint the crowds, providing some rousing performances, marching to the music The Cross of Honour and playing the march Glemdene on the stand. Both Graham and David are pleased with the progress the band has made to date and are now looking forward to the bands next competition later this year.

If you wish to get involved with the band or if you wish to book the band for an engagement then contact either Jason Mottram (Administrator) on 07900 467529 or email info@stonetownband.org.uk or David on 07768 781159 or email chair@stonetownband.org.uk.