April 1, 2007 Only a few days before the Australian National Championships begin and for most, the few minutes on stage which has cost huge amounts of rehearsal time, family disruption, lots of $$$, to name a few, will all be over.
March 3, 2007 New Zealand leads the way as its 2007 National representative band takes shape; and with the Oz National Championships just around the corner, we consider how bands and players can look for a better deal.
February 4, 2007 This month we discuss our thoughts on the leaked news of a new major contesting event for Australia, we consider the upcoming Ern Keller Band of the Year, and also question the usefulness of forums.
February 1, 2007 This month we give our views on Milton Friedman and instrument manufacturers; In praise of the 2007 Festival of Brass and the tricky question of other people's tunes...
January 3, 2007 This month we give our opinion on New Year Resolutions for bands; Predications for the year ahead; and consider the sustainability of brass bands downunder
December 1, 2006 This month we congratulate the BBANZ on its grant success and consider Australia's position; we submit our Christmas wishlist to Santa; and deliver a brief Christmas message.
November 2, 2006 This month we consider the good and the bad of venues; whether or not we are choosing the right test pieces; and touch upon the issue of the adjudication.
October 1, 2006 This month we give our opinion on the need for the judges not to take the Fifth; Conducting woes and in praise of Professor Philip Wilby.
September 1, 2006 This month we give our views on ABBA and their Performance Criteria, the right way to sack someone and lets hear it for the second horn player.
September 1, 2006 This month we look at the scheduling and test music for the 2007 Australian Nationals, and briefly consider the existance of both brass and concert bands under the same association umbrella.
July 7, 2006 This month we give our opinions on the success of the English Nationals, whether apathy reigns supreme, and the appointment of Paul Hindmarsh as Editor at BBW.
On the Road to Linz!
Support Tredegar's journey to the European Championships 2026
Sunday 14 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham. . *Please note as of 24th August 2023 the date is provisional according to Kapitol Promotions website GL50 4SH
September 2 • 2nd Trombone position has become vacant as current holder off to University. Rehearsals Mondays and Wednesday at Rushden Hall. RTB is a friendly 1st Section band who have recently come back from their second tour abroad and also released their first CD.
September 2 • Are you moving to the West Midlands this autumn or possibly fancy a change of bandroom scenery? The band are looking to recruit an Eb bass and a Kit Percussionist to help us with our varied and ever expanding range of events.
September 2 • We're looking for a 2nd Trombone player to join a strong section in a 2nd Section band based in South Wales. We have a number of community engagements and contests lined up for the rest of the year and into 2026. Rehearsals are from 19:30 on Tuesdays.
