News / 2008
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Baker nicked by the fuzz
November 18, 2008
Leigh Baker is set to feel the long arm of the law as he becomes MD at the Yorkshire Police Band.
Large Retires
November 18, 2008
Brent Large announces retirement as Musical Director of North Shore Brass
Results: Wilkinson Northern Open
November 18, 2008
Freckleton takes the top honours at the Wilkinsons Contest with wins for Dodworth, Rivington & Adlington and Blackley too.
Aitken calls it a day
November 17, 2008
Greg Aitken announced his retirement as Musical Director of Brisbane Brass A Grade at rehearsal last night.
Advert: Jazz Mania!
November 17, 2008
The Trusts Waitakere Brass advertise its upcoming concert, Jazz Mania!
Results: NSW Battle of the Bands
November 17, 2008
The Grand Final of the 2008 New South Wales Battle of the Bands was held last Sunday 16 November.
Jagrins partners again with OBAF
November 16, 2008
Jagrins will once again sponsor the Ohio Brass Arts Festival Composition Contest.
Results: 2008 Brass in Concert Championships
November 16, 2008
Full results of the 2008 Brass in Concert Championships from The Sage, Gateshead
Live: 2008 Brass in Concert Championships
November 16, 2008
Live coverage of the 2008 Brass in Concert Championships from The Sage, Gateshead.
Fountain City to join Brass in Concert in 2009
November 15, 2008
With their win at the U.S. Open Brass Band Championships, Fountain City Brass Band will head to Gateshead in 2009.
Open Doors at Leicester
November 15, 2008
The Leicester Open will be literally opening its doors this weekend — to over 50 bands.
Brass in Concert — the numbers game
November 14, 2008
It's all about numbers at Brass in Concert on the weekend — from zero to 12,000 plus...
Stape's first class stamp
November 14, 2008
Stape Silver has been enjoying plenty of contesting success of late.
4BR to tail YBS at BiC
November 13, 2008
Malcolm Wood has been tailing the YBS Band as part of the 4BR coverage of this year's event at Brass in Concert.
Butlins announce judges
November 13, 2008
The line up of judges for the Butlins Mineworkers Championships next year have been announced.
Swiss Nationals 2008
November 13, 2008
There is an exciting line up of bands and music at this year's Swiss Nationals, which takes place later this month.
Dr Gregson we presume?
November 13, 2008
Edward Gregson to be awarded a Honorary Doctorate from the University of Manchester.
YBS sparkling diamonds
November 13, 2008
The YBS Band has been celebrating the success of three of their brightest diamond players.
Torquay ready for bands
November 13, 2008
The 62nd SWBBA Contest will be taking place this weekend at Torquay.
Opportunity Knocks for Northern Youth
November 13, 2008
Not Hughie Green but Ray Farr, as a great opportunity knocks for yougn brass players in the North East.
Results: Kippax Entertainment
November 13, 2008
Grand finish to Kippax Contest as EYMS scoop the big entertianment prize.
Summer adventure for Staff star
November 13, 2008
Staffordshire Band's flugel player Rob Smith had a bit of a musical adventure this Summer.
Usk in Zep session
November 13, 2008
The young players of Usk Youth Band recently launched their first CD — with the help of a bit of Led Zeppelin and the local magistrates court.
