BRIGHOUSE and Rastrick Band have missed out on their aim of securing a hat-trick of national titles.

The band travelled to the Royal Albert Hall on Saturday to defend their title as national champions, which they have held for the last two years.

The event is the most prestigious contest in the banding calendar but Brighouse and Rastrick just missed out on a third title in a row, finishing second to Cheshire-based Foden’s Band.