Brass in Ripon Champions 2008

9 bands battled to be crowned Brass in Ripon Champion 2008 on Saturday 31st May.  With entries restricted to 3rd, 4th and unregistered bands, each band was required to play a 20-minute own-choice programme.  With the standard of bands' peformances being so high this year, it was always going to be close at the top and, when the music and entertainment scores were added together, three bands tied for first place.

In line with convention, the music score then took precedence in deciding the winner and a jubilant Lofthouse 2000 Band took the Championship Rosebowl from runner-up and defending champion, Ripon City.  British Bandsman 14th June 2008