News / 2005
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West Lothian to celebrate 30 years
October 13, 2005
West Lothian Schools Brass Band is trying to trace former members to perform at the leading youth band’s 30th anniversary concert in Livingston’s St. Margaret’s Academy on Saturday 22 October.
Band titles back in the Barossa
October 12, 2005
The Barossa Valley will this month come alive to the sounds and spectacle of the South Australian Band Association (SABA) State Championships for the first time since 1997.
Fairey to give 'Eden' insight
October 11, 2005
Ahead of contest day on Saturday, Fairey (FP) Music will be holding an open rehearsal tonight — Tuesday 11th October.
An Afternoon of Fine Music
October 11, 2005
Hawthorn band to premiere a new work by local composer, Mike Fitzpatrick.
Battle of the Bands
October 11, 2005
Over the next two months the Band Association of New South Wales will host three heats of the annual Battle of the Bands contest.
Dalewool propose changes to NZ Nationals
October 11, 2005
In a bold statement to NZ banding, Dalewool Auckland Brass has proposed radical changes to be tabled at the upcoming BBANZ AGM.
Woolston launch charity CD
October 11, 2005
New Zealand Community Trust Woolston Brass have produced a CD of Sacred Works to benefit the Christchurch City Mission.
Top soprano joins ISB
October 10, 2005
Gary Fountain, one of the best soprano players in the UK has joined the ISB.
Fear Factor comes to Newbridge
October 10, 2005
Former bumper up at BAYV and Tredegar returns to the banding scene with Newbridge Celynen.
CBSO Trumpet player signs for Sovereign
October 10, 2005
Co Principal Trumpet of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra signs up for Sovereign Brass in time for London.
Russians invade Wales
October 10, 2005
The Russian Cossack State Dance Company have been playing with the Parc and Dare Band in Treorchy. It did use to be called 'Little Moscow' you know...
Megaband opens up
October 10, 2005
Abrham Darby Specialist School enjoyed a mega day for their Megaband.
Corsham Solo & Quartet Competition
October 10, 2005
The full results from the Corsham Solo and Quartet Contest held this weekend.
Leicester Solo and Quartet Contest
October 10, 2005
Results from Groby College where a great turnout of playing talent enjoyed themselves.
Downunder Calendar
October 10, 2005
Is your association holding a contest in the next 12 months? Send us some details and we'll tell the world.
EYMS lose bandroom
October 07, 2005
The EYMS Band face a bit of an uncertain future until the council can sort out a problem with some unwanted guests.
Lords help us
October 07, 2005
Tavistock Chester-le-Street Riverside Band are set to don the 'I Zingari' ties for a final rehearsal at Lords Cricket Ground ahead of the Royal Albert Hall.
Player Changes at Grimethorpe
October 07, 2005
Grimethorpe welcome two new players to the ranks of their busy schedule.
Fancy composing for Brighouse?
October 07, 2005
To celebrate their 125th anniversary next year, Brighouse and Rastrick are looking for composers to write something for them — and you can win a grand too!
Angels and Demons at Kirky!
October 07, 2005
Not an episode of Buffy but the forthcoming launch of the bands new CD.
Swelling the ranks at Port Sunlight
October 07, 2005
There must be something in the old soap as Port Sunlight members have been enjoying themselves a bit too much it seems!
