News / 2008
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Results: Kippax Entertainment Contest
July 16, 2008
The heats are out of the way and its going to be a run off between EYMS, Drighlington and Harrogate for the honours in November.
SWBBA Torquay Contest
July 16, 2008
Details announced of the South West BB Association Contest in Torquay in November.
Record entry for Brass in the Park
July 15, 2008
33 bands will do battle in Newtongrange Park next month, as new format sees plenty of bands and lots to do!
Four-midable Grand Slam
July 15, 2008
Northamptonshire County Youth Brass Band lead the way at Festival for Youth.
Desford up for auction
July 15, 2008
Masters and Mineworkers Champs up for sale — all for a great twin cause.
BMP entertain
July 15, 2008
A full house and great venue saw BMP Europe Goodshaw pull out all the entertainment stops recently.
New MD in Paradise
July 14, 2008
Surfers Paradise Brass begins a new phase with the announcement of its new musical director.
2009 Youth Championships announced
July 14, 2008
The date for the National Youth Brass Band Championships has been announced by the BFBB.
Top brass for military graduates
July 14, 2008
The next Trooping the Colour at Buckingham Palace will have a distinctly northern feel to it, with 45 military band musicians graduating from the University of Salford this year.
Pope and Roberts gain awards
July 14, 2008
Peter Roberts and Alan Pope will receive the Iles and Mortimer Medals this year.
Dodworth put on their trainers
July 14, 2008
Dodworth Colliery MW Band has launched a training band to look after its future player needs.
Results: Scenic Circle Hotels Band of the Year
July 13, 2008
Woolston Brass has won the Scenic Circle Hotels Band of the Year at the 2008 New Zealand Championships.
Major award for Mead
July 13, 2008
Euphonium virtuoso Steven Mead wins major award for Euphonium Virtuoso recording.
Make music — save water!
July 13, 2008
Composer Leigh Baker has teamed up with Sterling Instruments, Collegiate Brass and Anglian Water for a double cause!
Top tutors at Brass in Concert
July 13, 2008
Top tutors line up for Brass in Concert as event leads with Brass and Percussion Day.
Circus Maximus comes to London
July 13, 2008
University of Texas Wind Ensemble set for London apperance tonight.
No more Riddings requests!
July 13, 2008
After the announcement on 4BR, Riddings Band have been inundated with requests for their instruments.
New President for Heist
July 13, 2008
The up and comiog Brass Band Heist has a new president to help them fly the flag.
New band emerges in Germany
July 13, 2008
The growing brass band movement in Germany sees Brass Band Hessen take its first steps.
Canadian Brass set for Durham
July 13, 2008
World famous group set to make Durham Festival appearance.
Scouting at the movies
July 13, 2008
The 2nd Rossendale Scout Group Band take to the stage for a great cause.
XLCR juggernaut continues
July 12, 2008
Brisbane Excelsior has claimed its sixth National title in a row.
Results: 2008 NZ Nationals
July 11, 2008
Results for each grade will be released throughout the day at the 2008 New Zealand Championships.
