Well, what a year! Since the ‘Masters’ in 2006 the band has not been out of the prizes at any contest entered, showing the remarkable attitude and dedication of everyone associated with the band.

This progress has seen the band move from a lowly 20th position to nearly breaking into the top 10 for the first time ever!

We all hope that the next update of the rankings after the ‘English Nationals’ in Preston will move the band forward still, breaking into the top 10!

We however need your support! Details will be here soon about tickets / prices etc. for the ‘Naionals’ so that you can come and support the band at what could be an historic event!

Anyway, for now here is the list of the WORLD’S TOP 20 BANDS…

Updated: 31-May-2007

1 Black Dyke (Yorkshire)

2 Cory (Wales)

3 Grimethorpe Colliery (Yorkshire)

4 Foden’s Richardson (North West)

5 Brass Band Willebroek (Belgium)

6 Brighouse & Rastrick (Yorkshire)

7 YBS Band (Yorkshire)

8 Scottish Co-op (Scotland)

9 Leyland North (West)

10 The Fairey Band (North West)

11 Carlton Main Frickley Colliery (Yorkshire)

12 Sellers International (Yorkshire)

13 PolySteel (West)

14 Rothwell Temperance (Yorkshire)

15 Stavanger (Norway)

16 Whitburn (Scotland)

17 Kirkintilloch (Scotland)

18 Desford Colliery (Midlands)

19 Reg Vardy (North)

20 Hepworth (Lanson Homes) (Yorkshire)