Another outstanding evening of solo playing was witnessed by a capacity audience at the 2008 New Zealand Champion of Champions with first time winner, Tyme Marsters taking the trophy.

Playing Concertino for Flugel by Himes, Tyme told 4BRDU, "I am really chuffed to have won and am looking forward to having a quiet beer!"

Second place went to John Lewis of St Kilda Brass on cornet with Marlborough Brass euphonium player Riki McDonnell third.

Adjudicators Peter Adams, John Rimmer and Brent Large highly commended Bb Bass champion Phil Johnston and percussionist Roanna Cooper, both from Woolston Brass.

...The top two performances showed a touch of class.Peter Adams, Assistant Chief Adjudicator

Assistant Chief Adjudicator Peter Adams commented, "Tonight we heard twelve performers who were engaging and compelling. The top two performances showed a touch of class."

Other champions of each instrument were:
Chris Wooley (Soprano), Addington Brass
Katie Blair (Amateur cornet), St Kilda Brass
Mike Ford (horn), Marlborough Brass
Steven Booth (baritone), The Trusts Waitakere Brass
Andrew Leech (trombone), Auckland City Brass
Stephen Lomas (bass trombone), Newstead Brass, UK
Nigel Seaton (Eb bass), Woolston Brass
Graeme Bremner (Masters), Woolston Brass

Junior Champion of Champions

Earlier this evening Mitchell Spence won the Junior Champion of Champion playing horn with Benjamin Cuff (baritone) second, Emma Powell (Percussion) third, and Raynor Martin (cornet) third.

Other awards
The Dunedin Ladies Tropy presented to the woman soloist gaining the highest points:
Roanna Cooper

The Pat Cole Medal presented to the youngest winner of an Open Solo:
Katie Blair

The BBANZ Cup presented to the Administrator of the Year:
John Sullivan

The Auckland Bands'Association Trophy presented to the Accompanist of the Year:
Lee Farley