News / 2008
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Hardraw Brass Contest on Bandstand
September 16, 2008
The famous Hardraw Brass Band Conctest will be featured on the opular Bandstand radio programme tonight.
Boys wow with Weavers
September 16, 2008
Besses Boys Band wow the audience with the famous Houghton Weavers.
BFBB aids Cumbria resurgence
September 16, 2008
The British Federation of Brass Bands (BFBB) has been furthering the resurgence of the Cumbrian Brass Band Association.
Happy Hamilton
September 16, 2008
Both the Hamilton Brass and its Auxiliary Band enjoyed considerable success at the provincial contest in Whakatane, New Zealand on the weekend.
Principal's cornet is stolen
September 15, 2008
The cornet of Buizingen's Principal Cornet, Harmen Vanhoorne has been stolen, so please keep your eyes open.
XLCR kicked out
September 14, 2008
Brisbane Excelsior has been forced out of its home — all in the name of progress.
Fodens impress the judges
September 14, 2008
The three men in the box were certainly impressed by the winning performance in their written remarks.
Rothwell and Flowers relegated from Open
September 14, 2008
Rothwell and Flowers head for Blackpool after nail biting relegation fight.
Gregson enjoys terrific accolade
September 14, 2008
The performances of Rococo Variations produced a terrific musical accolade for the composer Edward Gregson on the weekend.
Judges praise Gregson test piece
September 14, 2008
The three men in the box certainly enjoyed themselves on what was a long day of work — thanks to a very fine test piece it seems...
Williams emulates new wife
September 14, 2008
Fodens star euphonium player Glyn Williams had a great weekend at Symphony Hall — even getting to emulate his wife.
Scots set to query registration rules
September 14, 2008
Registration query set to cause something of a domestic north of the border.
Organisers delight at Open triumph
September 14, 2008
The organisers of the British Open, Karyn and Martin Mortimer have spoken of their delight at yet another day to remember.
Rococo gets the thumbs up.
September 14, 2008
Rococo Variations, gets the thumbs up at Symphony Hall from players, conductors and the audience.
Results: 2008 British Open
September 13, 2008
Full results of the 2008 British Open Championships from the Symphony Hall, Birmigham.
Live comments: 2008 British Open
September 13, 2008
Live coverage of the 2008 British Open Championships from the Symphony Hall, Birmingham.
Baker's Bosworth for Desford
September 12, 2008
A horse, a horse, the Gala Concert finisher for a horse! Leigh Baker has Bosworth inspiration for Desford at Regents Hall.
Advert: Glyn Williams Musical Instruments
September 12, 2008
Looking for a great British Open bargain? Glyn Williams has just the thing for you.
Advert: York Musical Instruments
September 12, 2008
There are tickets to be won for Royal Albert Hall from York Musical Instruments.
Brass in Concert links with US Open
September 12, 2008
Not quite the old Lend & Lease of years gone by, but the US Open and Brass in Concert team up with a borrowing agreement of winners.
Advert: Geneva Trumpets
September 12, 2008
James Fountain is the latest top player to seek the brilliance of the Geneva Trumpet and Cornet range.
Fancy a new uniform?
September 12, 2008
Verwood Concert Brass have 28 of them going for a song — as long as you like bottle green as a colour!
