News / 2008
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Childs claims player award
December 14, 2008
David Childs has picked up the Cory Band 'Player of the Year' Award to put on his crowded mantlepiece this Christmas.
Fairey hand out their prezzies
December 14, 2008
Fairey recently handed out their annual awards and launched their Patron's Scheme as they closed their 2008 season in fine style.
Royal Phil take Big Band role
December 14, 2008
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra has taken over the management of the BBC Big Band.
Brown's special blind spot
December 14, 2008
Grimethorpe's Richard Brown will be teaming up with a few star players to do a 'little' bit of playing for a great cause.
Want to be a BBC performer?
December 14, 2008
BBC1 is looking for yet more reality tele stars to strut their stuff on the old goggle box. That's what you pay your licence fee for then...
Windcorp round off 2008 in style
December 14, 2008
The Swedish Windcorp Band has rounded off 2008 in fine style — with a little help from Dyke star Richard Marshall.
FABB gears up for 2009
December 13, 2008
The date has been set and bands have been invited to the 2009 Australasian Open Festival.
Advert: bmi baby
December 11, 2008
bmi baby aim to hit the high notes with the help they offer bands to travel to exotic destinations.
English National line up announced
December 11, 2008
The 16 bands that will battle it out for the English National title next year have been announced.
Fenland return?
December 11, 2008
After reading about his piece on a 4BR Editorial, composer Arthur Wills tells us that 'The Fenlands' are alive and well around the world.
Neish market
December 11, 2008
With a new tuba under his arm Les Neish has been putting it to good use.
More at Morley
December 11, 2008
The Morley March Contest will be held again next year after the success of 2008.
Besses bring Christmas delight
December 11, 2008
Besses o' th' Barn have been doing their bit to make sure the spirit of Christmas has been brought to the masses.
Hectic year draws to close for Childs
December 11, 2008
David Childs will be looking to put his feet up this Christmas after a hectic year.
ISB climb high 'Together'
December 11, 2008
The International Staff Band's latest release has been flying off the shelves for Christmas.
For Mead's a jolly good Fellow
December 09, 2008
Steven Mead has been conferred as a Fellow at the Royal Northern College of Music.Now he's hoping for a hat trick of CD titles to go with it too...
Results: Durham BBA Contest
December 09, 2008
The Durham BBA Contest was recently held in Peterlee, where victory was taken by the fast rising Felling Band.
Champion's present
December 09, 2008
Scottish Co-op deliver something special for the young players of East Lothian.
Results: Borders Youth & Ensemble
December 09, 2008
There was a great end of season turn out at the Borders Youth Solo & Ensemble Contest on the weekend.
Twins for Test
December 09, 2008
Steve Large and Test Valley Brass Youth Band recently came away from Wessex with twin trophies to their name.
New look at Phoenix
December 09, 2008
Phoenix Brass (Crewkerne) welcomes a new band secretary and a new look website for the 2009 season ahead.
A great year for Forest of Dean
December 09, 2008
The young players of the Forest of Dean Youth Band have just enjoyed a very special year.
