News / 2008
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Swiss announce test pieces
May 08, 2008
The set works for the 2008 Swiss National Championships have been announced.
Household auditions
May 08, 2008
The Household Division (Guards Band) are holding auditions later this year.
Bo'ness Slow Melody Contest
May 08, 2008
As part of their joint 150th Anniversary celebrations Bo'ness and Kinneil are putting on a Slow Melody Contest — so help them celebrate in style!
Invite for Telford
May 08, 2008
Just seven months after it started up, Telford Youth Brass will be performing at the National Festival of Music for Youth.
Brass explosion in North West
May 08, 2008
There has been a saintly explosion in the North West as youngsters get the chance to play brass instruments.
Moore makes BBC final
May 07, 2008
Trombonist Peter Moore has made it through to this weekend's BBC Young Musician of the Year final.
Promotion for Poulton
May 07, 2008
For the first time in its 134 year history, the Poulton-le-Fylde Band has gained promotion to the Championship Section in the North-West Region following their promotion to the 1st Section in 2003.
Tameside Whit Friday details
May 06, 2008
All the information you need for your evening at the Tameside Whit Friday contests on 16th May.
No more Opera for Andy
May 05, 2008
Andrew Snell is leaving Opera Australia and will be taking up a new role at the Wollongong Conservatorium of Music later this month.
Results: Buxton Contest
May 05, 2008
Wins for Pemberton, Haslingden & Helmshore, Matlock and Uppermill at Buxton.
East Anglian BBA Contest
May 05, 2008
This Sunday sees the East Anglian BBA Contest with guests, Grimethorpe Colliery Band.
New sponsor For Carlton Main
May 05, 2008
Carlton Main get to build a new musical home with Gladedale Home Builders.
Lanner gets huge back up
May 05, 2008
After their recent AGM the Lanner Band has now got a huge back up team of support.
Forest celebration
May 05, 2008
The Forest of Dean brass band scene is celebrating after two of their ensembles make it to Music for Youth final.
Boobs out at House of Lords
May 05, 2008
A fantastic day out for the Booby girls as their great campaign gains recognition in the House of Lords.
Return of Culross
May 05, 2008
After extensive travels south of the border Iain Culross returns to Bo'ness.
Childs delight at overdue Euro title
May 03, 2008
Dr Robert Childs has spoken to 4BR about his delight at finally winning the European title with his Welsh band after a gap of 28 agonising years.
Pfeffersberg take B Section title in style
May 03, 2008
Brass Band Frener-Reifer Pfeffersberg retained their European B Section title in some considerable style this weekend, by the richly deserved margin of four clear points.
Results: 2008 European Championships
May 03, 2008
Full results for the 2008 European Championships from Stavanger, Norway
It's all up for grabs!
May 03, 2008
The European title is up for grabs today — with plenty of briliant music, thrills and spills to look forward to
The luck of the draw?
May 03, 2008
Draw fiasco on Friday raises the eyebrows and recalls memories of Stuart Hall and Eddie Waring!
Cory overcome tuba trouble
May 03, 2008
Welsh champion overcomes some tuba problems on trip to Stavanger.
