News / 2008
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Besses success
March 13, 2008
Despite being unable to compete at the regional contest this yar Besses o' th' Barn's open day was a great success and promised much for the future.
Gwent Solo & Quartet Contest
March 13, 2008
The next Gwent Solo & Quartet Contest will be taking place at the end of May.
Memorial concert for Howard Rooms
March 13, 2008
Ian Porthouse will head a memorial concert for a great servant of the brass band movement on Saturday.
Eagley soar to National Finals.
March 13, 2008
The Eagley Band will be flying high to Harrogate later this year after qualifying at Blackpool after a 18 year wait.
Diamond result for Lostock
March 13, 2008
Lostock Hall Memorial Band has had a wonderful recent Diamond Anniversary present.
Otterbourne delight
March 13, 2008
After just two years in the First Section, Otterbourne Brass has reached the National Finals in Harrogate.
Shanklin's Capital kids
March 13, 2008
Several young children from Shanklin Band have manged to get a £22,000 grant for their band. Clever little things!
Missing Uniforms!
March 13, 2008
If you see someone walking around in a strange jacket in Tesco's then it could belong to Stockport Brass — and not a well dressed trolley boy.
Scottish Champions 150 not out!
March 13, 2008
Bo'ness has just won the best 150th birthday present it could imagine.
BFBB’s CRB system flourishes
March 13, 2008
The British Federation protection system has been a great success.
Police donation to the Army
March 13, 2008
Cheshire Constabulary band are donating their current uniforms to the Salvation Army.
Grimey to go dutch
March 13, 2008
The National Champion is getting ready for a trip to the Netherlands at the end of this month.
SPJ says goodbye to the Police
March 13, 2008
Steve Pritchard-Jones has said goodbye to the West Mercia Constabulary Band.
New radio programme in Halifax
March 13, 2008
A new radio programme will be appearing in the Calderdale area.
Brassed Off Attracts VIP
March 12, 2008
The highly successful production of Brassed Off! featuring Canterbury Brass at the Repertory Theatre in Christchurch, continues to attract audiences from far and wide.
Trial run for Brisbane Bands
March 12, 2008
The three A Grade bands from Brisbane competing at the Oz Nationals next week had an opportunity to give their own choice music a test run last weekend.
Oz Nats Live Online
March 12, 2008
The A Grade sections of the Australian National Band Championships will be streamed live over the internet in 2008.
Alessi in Oz
March 12, 2008
Mr. Joseph Alessi, Principal Trombone of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra, will be in Australia next week.
Canterbury “Brassed Off”
March 12, 2008
Canterbury Brass is currently appearing as Grimley Colliery Band in the Christchurch Repertory Company’s production of “Brassed Off”.
Helston sails into Championship
March 11, 2008
Helston Town Band have been celebrating their First Section victory in Torquay at the weekend and now look forward to life in the Championship Section.
Test Music for NZ Nationals
March 11, 2008
The Brass Bands Association of New Zealand has announced the band test pieces for the 2008 National Championships, being held in Christchurch 9-13 July.
Blizzard wipes out Ohio festival
March 10, 2008
The 2008 Ohio Brass Arts Festival had to be postponed due to a blizzard hitting the Ohio Valley region dumping approximately 16 inches of snow on Columbus, OH.
Records broken on Super Sunday
March 10, 2008
There were records made and broken on Super Sunday in the Championship Section around the country...
Results: Regionals 2008 — North West
March 09, 2008
Results for the 2008 North West Regional Championships from the Winter Gardens, Blackpool.
