News / 2008
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Morley March & Hymn Tune Contest
January 29, 2008
Details released of this year's contest which organisers hope will build on success of inaugural event.
2008 West of England Regional Championships
January 29, 2008
The list of the runners and riders for the Regional event at Torquay has been released by the organisers.
Traders congratulate winners
January 29, 2008
The Association of Brass Band Traders has offerred its congratulations to recent winners at Butlins.
Brighton's organ restoration
January 29, 2008
Charley Brighton and Sue Vel recently helped to raise funds to restore a Compton organ.
Hello Dolly anyone?
January 29, 2008
Fancy a week treading the boards at The Lowry as part of the hit musical Hello Dolly?
Closing date for Truro Contest
January 29, 2008
If you are planning to enter the Truro Contest then you need to get your entry in fast.
Pontins Youth Brass Festival 2008
January 28, 2008
Pontins release all the details you require for their Youth Festival in June following survey.
Results: Greater Gwent Youth Festival
January 28, 2008
A great day was had by all in Cross Keys at the 37th Annual Gwent Youth Festival.
Everybody needs good neighbours...
January 28, 2008
Fancy doing your bit to help Channel 5 celebrate the capture of the Aussie soap from the Beeb?
Blackpool opt for the White stuff
January 28, 2008
Andrew White takes over at Blackpool Brass following the departure of conductor Andrew Warriner.
Skipton set for Brass Workshop
January 28, 2008
Star performers set to hold new workshop in the heart of the Dales.
Danford set for Percussion Day premiere
January 28, 2008
Dave Danford set to appear at RNCM Percussion Day armed with two new commissions.
RNCM Festival 2009 confirmed
January 28, 2008
The RNCM Festival of Brass that will take place in Manchester has been confirmed for January 2009.
Great Northern bands announced
January 28, 2008
Philip Biggs has announced the bands that will participate at this year's Great Northern Brass Arts Festival in September.
4BRDU Feature Article
January 26, 2008
Bruce Myers took some time out recently to compile this feature article — a Welsh perspective on Australian and UK banding.
Bands on show in Northwest US
January 26, 2008
While much of the brass band community is focused on the RNCM in Manchester, bands from the USA and Canada are being featured half way around the world near Seattle, Washington.
New 4BR features
January 25, 2008
4BR looks at this weekend's Festival of Brass, and interviews the man behind it all, Paul Hindmarsh.
Double awards for Roberts
January 25, 2008
Peter Roberts keeps on winning awards even when he's not playing!
New Secretary at Fodens
January 25, 2008
Glyn Williams has taken over as concert secretary at Fodens Richardson Band.
Marathon men — and boys and girls...
January 25, 2008
Chris Wormald and Smithills Schools Senior Band successfully complete their annual marathon blow
New faces at Mossley
January 25, 2008
The Mossley Band welcomes new faces to the ranks ahead of the North West Area championships in Blackpool.
2008 Brighouse March & Hymn Tune Contest
January 25, 2008
Organisers release details of this year's event in July, which will feature Frank Renton conducting the JSVB in a 30th anniversary reunion bash.
SBBA issues consultation paper
January 24, 2008
Scottish Association issues consultation paper to its member bands.
