News: 2006/ UK

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New principal at YBS

30-Dec-2006

The signings continue at the former European Champions as the highly regarded Iain Culross takes over the Principal Cornet seat.

Grimethorpe gain new sponsorship deal

30-Dec-2006

Three fantastic pieces of news for the National Champions as they gain a new sponsorship deal, solo horn and pick up the 4BR Band of the Year title too.

Record entry for Butlins

30-Dec-2006

There are a record number of bands geting their lips in shape for the first major contest festival of the year, as Butlins announce the line up of competitors for Skegness.

Sellers Youth Band's Christmas Crackers

30-Dec-2006

Just as their senior band have been busy over Christmas, so too have Sellers youngsters.

Test piece workshop set for South West

30-Dec-2006

The South West Area of the National Association of Brass Band Conductors will be holding a workshop on the 3rd and 4th section area test pieces early next year.

Sellers close up after hectic Christmas schedule

30-Dec-2006

Sellers International Band has finally shut the bandroom doors for the year after a hectic Christmas finale.

New and late arrivals at Ransome

30-Dec-2006

The Ransome Band welcome back two players and the arrival of a new one (in perhaps 16 years time).

Old Hall latest to be 'Brassed Off'

30-Dec-2006

Old Hall Brass are the latest band to take to the stage with the never ending story of Brassd Off.

Calling all former Stanshawe players

30-Dec-2006

The trustees of the former British Open winners are holding a reunion next year.

Death of Alan Norton

30-Dec-2006

The death of the former Yorkshire Bus Company and Yorkshire Traction Honley Band has been announced.

New sop at YBS

30-Dec-2006

Claire Taylor is the new soprano at the YBS Band as they continue to rebuild in the post King era.

New sponsorship for Europeans

27-Dec-2006

The European Championships are set for a financial boost as well as the return of an iconic trophy.

British Bandsman Award for Brass in Concert

27-Dec-2006

The revitalised Brass in Concert contest gains prestigious award.

Advert: TP Music

27-Dec-2006

Fancy naming a new piece of music and getting it free of charge as well?

Gresswell set to return

27-Dec-2006

Star tuba player set to return to his former banding alma mater.

Hitchin up the funds

27-Dec-2006

The Hitchin Band recently did their bit for a fantastic cause by helping to raise £5000 for Macmillan Cancer Support

Summer School heads for a posh venue

27-Dec-2006

The longest running brass band summer school is set for a new home to celebrate its 25th anniverary - Uppingham - a real top school for toffs!

Russell Gray sends festive good wishes

22-Dec-2006

Russell Gray, currently down under, sends his festive good wishes as he settles into a quiet Christmas

Final 24 hours for Grimethorpe auction

22-Dec-2006

If you've not put your bid in yet on ebay for that chance to play with Grimethorpe, you've got just over 24 hours to do it as bidding stops at 9pm on Saturday. £340 is the highest bid at the moment.

Hadfield heads for Carlton Main

22-Dec-2006

After a lengthy search looking for the right person to fill the Resident Conductor's role, Carlton Main are delighted to confirm to 4BR that they've finally got the right man, Denis Hadfield.

Danford records solo album

22-Dec-2006

The percussionist Dave Danford has been busy in the studio recording his debut solo album

Irwin says thanks

22-Dec-2006

Martin Irwin from Brighouse and Rastrick wants to say thank you Matthews Norfolk Brass who he's played with recently whilst working in the area; he even managed to play with them for the tv.