Irvine and Dreghorn Brass Band had some recent success in the 2019 Scottish Championships held in Perth Concert Hall on March 9th 2019. Unfortunately, the day did not start off so smoothly. Knowing the outcome of the ‘pre-draw’ the band made arrangements to depart from the band hall in Irvine at 06:30 and chairperson, Steven Purss, made arrangements to have some hot rolls and coffee for the early morning bus journey. As the bus made its usual stop off in Kilmarnock for the fi