News / 2008
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Fairlop set for Marshall help
November 20, 2008
The Fairlop Band will be having some 40th anniversay help from Richard Marshall later this month.
4BR Money List
November 18, 2008
Brass in Concert victory gives Cory the number 1 top spot, as everything falls into first place for the European Champions at The Sage.
Innuendo pays for Meechan
November 18, 2008
Composer delighted at prize winning innuendo at Brass in Concert — and the chance to buy a new season ticket for Anfield!
El Presidente Berryman!
November 18, 2008
John Berryman has accepted the invitation to become President of the Cornish Youth Brass Band.
Death of Jean Frost
November 18, 2008
The death of the popular and respected Jean Frost has been announced.
SWBBA Workshop
November 18, 2008
Details released of the first 2009 Workshop by the South West Brass Band Association to be led by Goff Richards
Woods departs GUS
November 18, 2008
Virtuosi GUS and euphonium star Robert Woods have parted company.
Grace and favours at Chichester
November 18, 2008
Martin Grace is the new MD at the Chichester City Band.
Results: SWBBA Torquay
November 18, 2008
Milton Keynes take the top honours, but it is the youth that catch the eye in Torquay on the weekend.
Its pants for Chalford
November 18, 2008
Children in Need gain plenty of dosh courtesy of a true pants performance from Chalford.
Fowles heads for Co-op
November 18, 2008
Michael Fowles will be leading Scottish Co-op at the Scottish Open in Perth later this month.
Stepping down
November 18, 2008
After a decade of sorting out the problems, Jean Hunter calls it a day at Uppermill — and she never drew number 1 out of the hat!
Results: Leicester Contest
November 18, 2008
A fine turn out of bands at Leicester as Ratby take the top honours
Results: Treorchy
November 18, 2008
BTM head the prize list on the day, but Welsh titles go Tongwynlais, Markham, Blaenavon, City of Cradiff (Melingriffith) and Cwmtawe District Youth.
Evans picks up Welsh Award
November 18, 2008
Gwyn Evans of the Beaumaris Band in North Wales has been awarded the prestigious Eric James Memorial Award.
Second reading for bands in Parliament
November 18, 2008
Forget rising unemployment and falling house prices, the MPS are finally taking an interest in brass bands as BFBB head for Parliament.
Forsyth returns to Co-op
November 18, 2008
Not Brucie but Gillian, as former baritone star returns to the Co-op fold.
Taster sessions at Lions Youth
November 18, 2008
Simone Rebello and Brett Baker to lead taster sessions for new young players in Sandbach.
No doubting Thomas at Staffs
November 18, 2008
Huw Thomas is set to become the new MD at Staffordshire.
Army auditions
November 18, 2008
Fancy a musical career in the army — then there are some auditions to get through first next year.
Results: Skelmanthorpe Slow Melody
November 18, 2008
There was a great turn out at Skelmanthorpe on the weekend with some great playing — and some hilarious efforts too!
Ashworth heads north
November 18, 2008
Dave Ashworth is set to spearhead Granite City at Scottish Championships.
