*
banner

Results: Regionals 2008 — London & SC

Results for the 2008 London and Southern Counties Regional Championships from Stevenage.

Arts and Leisure Centre, Stevenage
 

Stevenage Arts and Leisure Centre
Number of Bands: 82
Saturday 15 March: 3rd & 1st Sections
Sunday 16 March: 4th, 2nd & Championship Sections

Championship Section

Sunday 16 March
Gordon Craig Theatre
Adjudicator: David Horsfield
Festival Music — Eric Ball
Commences: following 2nd Section results

1. Redbridge Brass, R. Wiffen, 9, 193
2. Aveley & Newham, N. Taken, 5, 192
3. Milton Keynes Brass (Broseley), P. Fensom, 12, 189
4. Zone One Brass, P. Archibald, 8, 188
5. Staines Brass, M. White, 11, 187
6. KM Medway, M. White, 2, 186
7. Clacton-on-Sea Co-operative, T. Brotherhood, 7, 185
8. Bedford Town, J. Berryman, 10, 184
9. Wantage Silver A, P. Bailey, 1, 183
10. Kidlington Concert Brass, C. Underwood, 3, 181
11. Welwyn Garden City, D. Stoke, 6, 179
12. Haverhill Silver, M. Ager, 4, 177

Top 2 bands qualify
Soloist — Cornet: Ralph Brill, Redbridge
Soloist — Euph: Derek Kane, Aveley
Soloist — Horn: Redbridge

Section 1

Saturday 15 March
Main Concert Hall
Adjudicator: David Horsfield
James Cook — Circumnavigator — Gilbert Vinter
Commences: following 3rd Section results

1. Jersey Premier Brass, T. Pritchard, 14, 192
2. Ipswich & Norwich Co-op, R. Norman, 12, 190
3. St. Albans City, D. Shead, 9, 188
4. Matthews Norfolk Brass, D. Stowell, 5, 187
5. Egham, G. Green, 8, 186
6. Horsham Borough, K. Maxwell, 15, 185
7. Sandhurst Silver, I. McElligott, 4, 184
8. City of Cambridge, P. Bassano, 13, 183
9. Friary Guildford, C. King, 1, 182
10. Becontree Brass, G. Chambers, 6, 180
11. Regent Brass, A. Duguid, 7, 178
12. Soham Comrades, G. Sheldon, 3, 176
13. Cawston, C. Swaep, 2, 174
14. Northfleet Brass, A. Austin, 10, 172
15. Denham Hendon, G. Davies, 11, 170

Top 2 bands qualify
Soloist: Cornet, St. Albans City

Section 2

Sunday 16 March
Gordon Craig Theatre
Adjudicator: Steve Pritchard-Jones
Three Part Invention — Kenneth Downie
Commences: 10.00am

1. Alder Valley Brass, R. Burke, 5, 186
2. Epsom & Ewell Silver, E. Howard, 11, 185
3. Grimsdyke Brass, S. Broughall, 12, 184
4. Thundersley Brass, R. Morris, 13, 183
5. Chinnor Silver, D. Pegram, 7, 182
6. Epping Forest, M. Easener, 1, 181
7. Fairlop Brass, K. Jordan, 3, 180
8. Chichester City, J. Williams, 8, 179
9. East London Brass, J. Murrill, 2, 178
10. Ware Brass, P. Littlemore, 6, 177
11. Tilbury, D. Lewis, 14, 176
12. Yiewsley & West Drayton, C. Cole, 9, 175
13. Norfolk Wherry Brass, G. Barber, 10, 170

Betteshanger, T. Vinall, 4(w)
Capital Concert Brass, T. Brotherhood, w

Section 3

Saturday 15 March
Main Concert Hall
Adjudicator: Steve Pritchard-Jones
The Dark Side of the Moon — Paul Lovatt-Cooper
Commences: 10:00am

1. Littleport Brass, N. Bramley, 14, 183
2. Hangleton, M. Pollard, 4, 182
3. Brighton & Hove City Brass, M. Hackett, 12, 181
4. Stantonbury Brass, A. Jenkin, 7, 180
5. St. Sebastian Wokingham, A. Porter, 13, 179
6. Uckfield Concert Brass, S. McIntyre, 5, 178
7. Waterbeach Brass, J. Utting, 1, 177
8. Woodbridge Excelsior, A. Duguid, 2, 176
9. Hitchin Town, M. Hurrell, 11, 175
10. Fulham, S. Jones, 16, 174
11. Croydon Brass, P. Martin, 3, 173
12. Hungerford Town, T. Crouter, 8, 172
13. Chalgrove, M. Pegram, 10, 171
14. BAE Systems, K. Woodger, 6, 170
15. L.G.B. Brass, I. Stewart, 9, 169
16. Great Yarmouth Brass, S. Philpot, 15, 168
17. E.P.B., I. Mitchell, 17, 167

Top 3 bands qualify

Section 4

Sunday 16 March
Main Concert Hall
Adjudicator: P. Norley
Four Cities Symphony — Rodney Newton
Commences: 10:30am

1. Hemel Hempstead, G. Weeks, 13, 180
2. Tadley Concert Brass, C. Chapman, 12, 178
3. Cold Ash, M. Clark, 7, 177
4. Wantage Silver B, D. Dulforce, 14, 176
5. Watford, R. Graves, 15, 175
6. Amersham, A. Duguid, 6, 174
7. Jubilee Brass (Oxford), C. Sadler, 16, 173
8. Charles Church Camberley, R. Cherry, 5, 172
9. Battle Town Band, J. Penton, 10, 171
10. Bletchington Silver, N. Hall, 19, 170
11. Cobham, D. Ruel, 11, 169
12. Kings Lynn Town, P. Mole, 9, 168
13. Harwich R.B.L., A. Sanders, 1, 167
14. Fakenham Town, D. Wakefield, 18, 166
15. Bradwell Silver, C. Johnston, 17, 165
16. Royston Band, S. Jones, 2, 164
17. Hilgay Silver, K. Beckett, 21, 163
18. MK Development (Broseley), D. Johnston, 4, 162
19. Letchworth Garden City, T. Welch, 22, 161
20. Newmarket Town, L. Ager, 20, 160
21. Snowdown Colliery Welfare, K. Twyman, 3, 159
22. Crystal Palace B, I. Whittaker, 8, 158

Oxford Templas Brass, J. Davis, w

Top 3 bands qualify

Become a supporter and help make our future secure.

4barsrest continues to be a proudly independent voice. There are no paywalls to overcome to be able to enjoy what we do to keep our journalism at the heart of the brass banding world. Support us with a one-off donation or subscribe from just £2.50 per month.

Support us    


4BR review

4BR Review — Episode 15

February 1 • Iwan Fox and Chris Thomas look back at a memorable RNCM International Brass Band Festival, as well as look forward to the Norwegian Championships and more...


Grimethorpe

Grimethorpe to support a Day to Remember

February 1 • Grimethorpe Colliery Band will add their musical sparkle to a concert that aims to raise funds for the Alzheimer's Society


UniBrass Championships

UniBrass Championships countdown now on

February 1 • There are now just a couple of weeks to go before the student banding world heads to Newport — so why not go along and enjoy the action.


North of England

Judges confirmed for North of England Regional Championships

February 1 • The adjudication teams for the North of England Regional Championships have been announced.


Dobcross Silver Band - Whitburn Band

Sunday 1 February • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Oompah Brass XXL

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


West Wycombe Brass Band

February 1 • West Wycombe Brass Band are looking for Flugel and Horn players, any position. Rehearsals Wednesday 7.45-9.45pm in own band hall. Give us a call, or email.


Croy Silver Band

February 1 • Croy Silver Band currently has contest vacancies on Cornet and Percussion, but is always happy to accommodate enthusiastic new players in any section of the band.


Tintwistle Band

January 29 • We have a vacancy for a soprano cornet player, ideally able to join us long-term, but we are also looking to fill this position to compete in the 2nd section Midlands area contest in March 2026.. We enjoy all year round concerts, contests,and social events


John Maines

BA (Hons)
Presenter, compere and conductor


               

 © 2026 4barsrest.com Ltd