Musicians from Darebin City Brass delivered an outstanding showing at the 2025 VBL State Solo and Ensemble Championships, earning top results and showcasing the depth of talent within the organisation.
Held annually by the Victorian Bands’ League, the event celebrates individual and small ensemble excellence across brass and percussion disciplines. This year’s competition was no exception, with participants from across the state coming together for a weekend of impressive performances.
A huge congratulations goes out to all performers who took part—and special recognition to the volunteers, adjudicators, organisers, families, and supporters whose passion and hard work make events like this possible.
Darebin City Brass members achieved a remarkable set of results, including multiple first-place finishes and even a Champion of Champions title:
• Caitlyn Dinsdale - Open Tenor Horn (1st Place), Open Australian Work
• Will Leslie - Open Baritone (1st Place), Open Slow/Sacred Melody
• George Melitsis - Open Slow/Sacred Melody (2nd Place), Open Bb Cornet (1st Place), Champion of Champions 🏆
• Jared Moore - Open Soprano Cornet (1st Place)
• Michael Stapmanns, Open Tenor Horn
• Wilson Wang - Under 12 Other Brass
• Geoff & Cat Timcke - Open Duet/Trio (2nd Place)
• George Melitsis, Andrew McAdam, Lauren Innes - Open Duet/Trio
• Robert Delmenico & Michael Stapmanns - Open Duet/Trio
• Andrew McAdam, Bethany McAuliffe-D’Rozario, George Melitsis, EeShan Pang, Cat Timcke - Open Quartet/Quintet (1st Place)
