Press release by Drum Corps Europe
The Company from Barnsley are the new
European Champions in the DCE Premier Class. With a score of
87.45, the corps not only took the title, but also won most
captions. So the title will remain in Britain. Last night (24th
September), the
Finals proved to be an unrivalled drum corps competition with
incredible shows, perfect weather and a packed stand.
Prior to the DCE European Championships, many wondered whether the
title would remain in Britain this year. This did turn out to be
the case. The Brits dominate the top of the Premier Class. The
Kidsgrove Scouts came second with 85.20 points. Juliana came third
(83.35).
In the Prelims, Jubal from Dordrecht was beaten by Beatrix from
Hilversum, but in Finals Jubal managed to finish in fourth place
(82.05), making Beatrix drop by one place compared to the Prelims
(81.75). The Black Knights came sixth (81.30). The Starriders gave
a strong performance which earned them seventh place (74.95).
The 6th from Brighton came eighth (71.75) and Millennium from
Verdello placed ninth (71.20). It was the first time that two
Italian corps placed for the Finals, because both Millenium and
Besana (68.35) made it through to the Finals. Five corps didn't
make it through to the evening performances: Poynton Commodores
(65.80), Staffordshire Knights (60.65), Con Spirito (60.15), Marum
(56.60) and Mosson (54.55).
Premier Class Finals
1. The Company (87.45)
2. Kidsgrove Scouts (85.20)
3. Juliana (83.35)
4. Jubal (82.05)
5. Beatrix (81.75)
6. Black Knights (81.30)
7. Starriders (74.95)
8. The 6th (71.75)
9. Millennium (71.20)
10. Besana (68.35)
Premier Class Prelims
1. The Company (84.75)
2. Kidsgrove Scouts (83.20)
3. Juliana (81.05)
4. Beatrix (79.75)
5. Jubal (79.50)
6. Black Knights (78.85)
7. Starriders (71.85)
8. Millennium (71.20)
9. The 6th (71.15)
10. Besana (66.25)
11. Poynton Commodores (65.80)
12. Staffordshire Knights (60.65)
13. Con Spirito (60.15)
14. Marum (56.60)
15. Mosson (54.55)
Recaps can be found here: Recap
Prelims - Recap
Finals
