News / 2008
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Pontins — 4 days to go
October 20, 2008
Great days at Pontins in the 1980s — even if the entertainment was becoming less no PC by the year — 'Fire up the Quattro'...
Mid Rhondda vows to continue
October 20, 2008
Reports of Mid Rhondda demise are not quite what they seem — but the outlook is still difficult for Welsh band.
Recitalists at Durham University
October 20, 2008
Percussionist Dave Danford to lead Durham University recital series.
Hinckley steps in at Tullis
October 20, 2008
The experienced John Hinckley takes over the reins at Tullis Russell Mills.
New line up at Northern Counties BBA
October 20, 2008
Northern Counties BBA elect their new backroom team.
Porthouse to lead new Cornish cream
October 20, 2008
Ian Porthouse will lead at least 20 new top young players with the Cornish Youth Band this Christmas.
European champs to help SA celebrations
October 20, 2008
Cory and three world premieres set to help Canton SA Band Band celebrte its 125th Anniversary.
Results: GBBA Annual Contest
October 20, 2008
The Gloucestershire Brass Band Association recently held its contest, with a decent turn out and a top section win for Lydbrook.
Pontins countdown — 5 days to go!
October 19, 2008
There is no other place on the brass band earth quite like Pontins — honestly...
Results: SCABA Folkestone
October 19, 2008
A great turn out of bands at Folkestone at the weekend, witn Friary Guildford taking the top honours ahaed of their trip to Prestatyn and their Pontins challenge.
Changes at Hardraw Scar
October 19, 2008
There have been changes agreed to the famous Hardraw Scar Contest for 2009.
Wilsden raise the roof and funds
October 19, 2008
The Wilsden Band recently raised the roof at Bradford Cathedral and raised plenty of funds on the process.
Worldwide opportunity at Bromsgrove
October 19, 2008
Nick Hudson leads Bromsgrove Summer School in offering great opportunity for composers for brass.
Stalybridge set for double celebration
October 19, 2008
The Stalybridge Old Band are getting ready for a 'One off' with Adrian Chiles and the One Show gang.
Buffet Crampon increases US Open support
October 19, 2008
Buffet Crampon will sponsor the "Best Featured Soloist" prize, with the winner earning a new instrument.
Demise of National Champions
October 17, 2008
There is nothing new under the sun. 100 years ago the great Cyfarthfa Band bit the dust...
Newsome to lead study day in Bristol
October 17, 2008
Dr. Roy Newsome to lead study day at the University of Bristol on brass bands in the 1960s.
Great Art for the BFBB
October 17, 2008
BFBB'S Philip Watson tries to get brass bands into 'Great Art for Everyone'.
Borders Entertainment Contest
October 17, 2008
18 Scottish banding gladiators get ready for battle in Jedburgh. Contenders...are you ready....
Advert: Besson quality raises the bar
October 16, 2008
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