Once again York is the main sponsor of the finals of the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain in Harrogate and London

Royal Albert Hall

Great Britain is excitedly looking forward again to the Finals of the National Brass Band Championship in London. On October 11, 2008, the Championships will draw again many visitors from Great Britain and the world to the Royal Albert Hall to experience live as the best band is determined from the 20 best Brass Bands of the country. The special atmosphere in the Hall fills both the audience and the musicians with enthusiasm.

Again this year York is the main sponsor of these British Band Championships that are rich in tradition. „We are very happy to be able to present, together with Kapitol Promotions the Finals of the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain” says Andreas Gafke, Sales and Marketing Director of York. “The Nationals are a great opportunity to further enhance the close connection with the British Brass Band scene. We therefore thank Kapitol Promotions for the great cooperation during the past year as well as at the Regionals in the spring of this year and wish all participating Bands a successful preparation.”

The National Brass Band Championships, which have been carried out in the London Royal Albert Hall since 1945, are the most important event on the calendar of the top British Brass Bands. York is once again the main sponsor of the world ´s most famous and glamorous Brass Band contest. Closely embedded in the English tradition, York has been making high class Brass Band Instruments since 2007. Internationally recognized musicians such as David Childs, Owen Farr, David Thornton, Richard Marshall, David Daws, Dr. Robert Childs, Alan Morrison and many more completely trust their instruments from York. With their participation at the NBBC, York impressively confirms their close bonds to the Real British Brass Sound.