2008 National Championships of Great Britain - Photo Gallery - Postcard

Selection of postcard photos from the 2008 National Championships of Great Britain from the Royal Albert Hall, London

Photos by Ian Clowes, Goldy Solutions. Go to www.goldysolutions.co.uk

A Postcard from the National Finals, London

An illuminated Albert Hall waits in readiness

The distinctive architecture of the Albert Hall

The pre-contest concert in Regent Hall with Fodens

The day begins in London SW7

Bandsmen This Way!

The stage is set

The audience gathers as the contest begins

Grimethorpe open the proceedings

Horn: Iain Fleming & Flugel: Jim Chamberlain - Whitburn

Smiling eyes from Desford Colliery

Kenneth Downie composer of 'Concertino for Brass Band'

Within touching distance of the trophy - Rothwell placed 6th

Following the score in the shadow of the organ

Fairey Band take the stage placed 5th

Carlton's Toni Howden takes the applause for the 4th place performance

Robert Childs acknowledges soprano cornet player Michelle Ibbotson

Liz Haygarth preparing to play with runners-up Fodens

Garry Cutt brings Fodens players to their feet

The music of Queen - according to 'Grimey' before the results

Fanfare Trumpeters, Welsh Guards at the results

Black Dyke take the applause

National Champions 2008 - Black Dyke

Posing for the cameras - Black Dyke celebrate

Trophy to hand an interview with winning MD Nick Childs

Black Dyke - National Champions 2008