The 2022 season for GSB kicked off with the bands annual trip to the Oxford winter contest on the 27th February. Competing for the first time in the second section, the band played against 4 other bands and came a very respectable 2nd place putting us in good stead for the next contest coming up, the WEBBA Regionals.
Normally the regionals are held in Torquay over the second weekend in March but due to the venue not being available this year we had to travel to Cheltenham on Saturday 2nd April. Competing against 10 other bands we went in with no pressure or expectations and really enjoyed playing Goff Richards - The Aeronauts. We were happy with our performance and were hoping for a good final placement.
Results time came and we all sat at the back of the hall, listening with intent at the top 6 placements. 2nd place was announced and the band broke into a rapturous roar. We were over the moon and as a result we have been invited back to Cheltenham to take part in another National Finals in September. This will be the 4th time in a row for the band and is a real achievement for us all.
