The Isle of Man Wind Orchestra is celebrating after winning a silver medal in a prestigious national festival in the United Kingdom.
Under the baton of Paul Dunderdale, the 37-strong orchestra gained the accolade at the National Concert Band Festival in Cardiff.
It was competing in the community wind band section, after winning a 'gold' award in the North West region last November.
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