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2005 July (Downunder)

July 4, 2005
This month we give our opinion on the National Band Council of Australia elections, National Bands and the growing cross-pollination of UK and Downunder players.


2005: July

June 30, 2005
This month we give our opinion on the Imps affair; Euro qualification and the trouble with the youth of today.


2005: June

June 7, 2005
This month we look at the Besson's no vote on the European; Whit Friday and the inability of top bands to play quietly.


2005: May

May 13, 2005
This month we give our views on the future of the EBBA European; the Spring Festival need for expansion, and the great Brian Evans.


2005: April

March 31, 2005
This month we have a look at the World Championships, the possibility of a Nationals Solo Contest and the last word on the Europeans.


2005: March

March 2, 2005
This month we look at the Ibstock affair; Praising the men in the box and why can't we prodcue a nice sound anymore.


2005: February

February 1, 2005
This month we give our views on the BBC and the Bands; YBS and the European Saga and the Regional test pieces.


2005: January

December 22, 2004
Our views on 2004 — A Vintage Year?; Money, Money, Money and possible European Union?


2004: December

December 3, 2004
Our views on missing crowds; the trouble of the Christmas Spirit and even 4BR going full time.


2004: November

November 3, 2004
The European question takes up all our thoughts this month.


2004: October

October 1, 2004
Age shall not weary them...; The Open Question; Is Albert still the best Hall?


2004: September

September 7, 2004
Our thoughts this month on the World Championships, Explaining the adjudication process at the Open and getting bands on the television.


2004: July & August

July 25, 2004
This month we give our views on the SP&S takeover of the British Bandman, the need for devolution in England and the need to support the New Zealanders at the Open.


2004: June

June 7, 2004
Our views this month on the Golden Rule to successful banding, Opening up the Open and Sickness.


2004: May

May 12, 2004
This month we give our views on the judging at the Europeans; Sending a National Team to the World Championships and the continuing success of the Grand Shield Festival.


2004: April

April 2, 2004
This month we give our views on Contesting Crossroads, Leylandgate and other and looking forward to a Glasgow Kiss.


2004: March

March 1, 2004
This month we give our views on meaningless titles, the need for consistency and good brass band coverage.


2004: January & February

January 2, 2004
This month we give our views on 2003, 4BR Soapbox wishes and a new Nationals.


2003: November & December

November 3, 2003
This month we give our views on Bully Boy MD's, the lack of audiences at our major contets, and the delights of Prestatyn and Dundee.


2003: July, August, Spetember & October

July 31, 2003
This month we give our views on the Masters adjudication problem, where do all the students go and yet another episode of Welsh woe.




Regent Hall Concerts - Five By 5 Trumpet Ensemble

Friday 14 November • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Contest: 48th Brass in Concert

Saturday 15 November • The Gladhous International Centre for Music, St Mary's Square, Gateshead NE8 2JR


Delph Band - Delph Youth Band

Sunday 16 November • Denshaw Village Hall, . Ripponden Rd, . Denshaw, . Oldham OL3 5SY


Regent Hall Concerts - Trombonanza with Brett Baker and Friends

Saturday 22 November • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Dobcross Silver Band - Dobross Youth Band and Dobcross Brass Monkeys

Saturday 22 November • Civic Hall . Lee Street . Uppermill . Saddleworth OL3 6AE


Audley Brass

November 13 • Audley Brass (First Section National Finalists 2025) are seeking an Eb BASS PLAYER as we work towards our Dickens A Christmas Carol theme concert, the Beartown Brewery Christmas party and the 2026 Area contest.


Crewe Brass

November 13 • Crewe Brass are looking for PERCUSSION (TUNED and KIT) to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Crewe Brass

November 13 • Crewe Brass are looking for a BBb BASS player to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Duncan Wilson

Bmus(hons), LGSMD
Conductor, Adjudicator (member AoBBA)


               

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