Philip Biggs has announced that details of some of the headline concerts which will take place at the 2008 Regent Hall Brass Arts Festival at Regent Hall, Oxford Street, London from Thursday
9th October to Saturday 11th October this year.

The Friday evening Gala Concert will be performed by the North West Champions Fodens Richardson Band, whilst earlier in the day Boston Brass from the USA will be appearing.

The Saturday night Gala will see the 2008 All England Masters International Champions and current Midland Champions, Desford Colliery Band on stage.

I have released the news early as the Regent Hall Brass Arts Festival has become hugely popular, with sell out audiences over the last eight yearsPhilip Biggs

Sell out

Commenting on the Festival, Philip told 4BR: "I have released the news early as the Regent Hall Brass Arts Festival has become hugely popular, with sell out audiences over the last eight years."

Highly artistic

Philip added: "Plans are well advanced for another highly artistic festival, with the opening concert on Thursday 9th October, together with the National Finals test-piece masterclass, leading up to the Gala Concerts on Friday 10th October and Saturday 11th October. Details of the other events will be released shortly."

Tickets can be obtained by telephoning +0044 (0) 1223 234090 or +0044 (0) 7710 505689.

This year’s festival is sponsored by Yamaha and Besson Musical Instruments Ltd.