A BRASS band is celebrating its first competition win in more than 20 years after it came out on top in the Ripon Cathedral Contest.

The Eagley Band performed the winning programme of music by composers including Stravinsky, Hampton Callaway, Lovland, Conti and Giacchino on Saturday.

The performance, conducted by musical director Chris Wormald, came away with trophies and prize money for best music programme, best entertainment and overall champions.

Chairman and band manager Deb Lyons, who has been at the band for 35 years, said: "I cannot describe what this win means to me personally and to the band. We have waited so many years to win a contest and the feeling is brilliant again.

"I can’t thank everyone enough for making this happen. We are going to be celebrating this victory for a long time."