AN IMAGINATIVE programme, delivered in an accomplished way, earned Goodwick Brass Band
a praiseworthy fourth place in this year’s Welsh Open Entertainment Championship at
Porthcawl.
It was a third win in a row for the experienced Filton Concert Band from Bristol but
Goodwick were second placed Welsh band in a rousing and high-quality competition.
And Goodwick did not come away empty-handed. They claimed the best percussion entry
with their enthusiastic quartet of Dafydd Ridgway, Tomas Lawrence, Philip Davies and Iolo
Evans.
Goodwick’s selection Windows of the World earned special praise from adjudicator Paul
Holland, particularly for the percussion section and trumpet soloist Rhys Evans.
The band also earned compliments from brass band website 4BarsRest who commented:
“The youthful Goodwick band once again showed that they are building another generation
of players to be proud of.”
This year, Goodwick were conducted by Gareth Ritter while musical director Matthew
Jenkins made his contribution on his beloved euphonium.
While Filton completed their hat trick of victories, City of Cardiff came second and
Leicestershire band Enderby were awarded third place.
