News / 2008
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Registrar resigns in Scotland
January 24, 2008
Scottish Registrar Jim Hyslop resigns with broadside against Scottish Association.
Advert: Glyn Williams Musical Instruments
January 24, 2008
Glyn Williams Musical Instruments at RNCM Festival of Brass.
Future 'Men O Brass' plans
January 24, 2008
After its return at Butlins Men O Brass plans are put in place not to lose them again for another 25 years.
Rapp star joins YBS
January 24, 2008
YBS Band welcomes Ben Rapp to its ranks ahead of the Yorkshire Regionals.
BFBB takes over Archive
January 24, 2008
The BFBB has taken over ownership of the Brass Band Archive.
Millennium appearance for Gwent
January 24, 2008
The talented players of the Greater Gwent Youth Band recently played at the magnificent Wales Millennium Centre under conductor Ian Porthouse.
Co-op back to basics
January 24, 2008
Its back to basics for the Co-op as Yorkshire changes its name.
Bakers delight
January 24, 2008
Two new pieces from composer ndrew Baker formed part of Tongwynlais's podium performance at Butlins on the weekend.
Butlins Samaritans
January 23, 2008
Foresters Brass 2000 were in need of help — and they didn't have to make a desperate phone call either...
More bands confirm for FABB
January 22, 2008
Two more bands have confirmed their intention to attend the inaugural 2008 Australasian Open, organised by the newly formed Federation of Australasian Brass Bands (FABB).
Aussie BBQ for Dick
January 22, 2008
The year got off to a flying start for Brisbane Brass on Sunday with a rehearsal run by the visiting brass luminary Richard Evans.
2008 4BR Money List
January 21, 2008
After their win at Skegness on the weekend, Desford Colliery is the early leader of the 4BR Money List for 2008.
Divine double delight for Desford
January 21, 2008
Desford retains its Mineworkers title with some divine inspiration.
Rewards for innovation from judges
January 21, 2008
David Read and Peter Parkes tell the bands to look forward not back for future entertainment success.
More seaside success for Skelmanthorpe
January 21, 2008
They do love to be beside the seaside at Skelmanthorpe after the band retains its Butlins First Section title.
Haslingden sing and dance to victory
January 21, 2008
Line dancing celebrations for Haslingden & Helmshore after their win in the Butlins Third Section at Skegness.
Eccles’s cherry cake
January 21, 2008
The Eccles Band had plenty of celebrations after placing the cherry on top of their Fourth Section Butlins title victory.
Awards at Crewe
January 21, 2008
There were plenty of awards dished out at United Co-op Crewe's annual dinner recently.
Gray heads for Whitburn
January 21, 2008
Russell Gray will lead Whitburn at the Scottish Regional Championships.
Durham Miners wanted
January 21, 2008
Any former Durham Miners are needed for Michael Fryer's 'Bandstand' radio programme. Dust off the donkey jackets then lads...
