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Reg Vardy set for Eden

October 04, 2005
Reg Vardy Band looking to improve on last year's third place at the National Championships


YBS Band

Beatty confirmed at YBS

October 04, 2005
Johnathan Beatty has now been confirmed in the solo trombone chair at YBS — after our mole told us!


Places still open for British Open Solo Champs

October 04, 2005
There are still places open for the forthcoming Solo and Quartet Championships with the added bonus of a trip to Australia for the winner.


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NYBBGB set for Howarth celebration

October 04, 2005
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain is to celebrate the genius of Elgar Howarth.


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Results: Wychavon Contest

October 04, 2005
Full results and a report from the contest where PolySteel made a winning debut and there was also victories for Lydbrook, Foresters Brass 2000, Portishead and Cubbington.


Portishead Band

Portishead celebrate success

October 04, 2005
Rhodri Griffiths and his band are enjoying a rich vein of contesting form at present.


Bryn James

Lydney welcome Bryn James

October 04, 2005
Lydmet Lydney Band welcome Bryn James to the rostrum.


New player at Kippax?

October 04, 2005
There has been a new arrival at the Kippax Band, but they will have to wait a few years before they get to hear them play!


Triumph for Astley Youth

October 04, 2005
A jubilant Astley Youth Band win the North West Counties Youth Band Championships.


Launceston duo set for debuts

October 04, 2005
Two rising stars from the Launceston Town Band are set to make their debuts for the Cornwall Youth Brass Band.


Results: SCABA Folkestone Contest

October 04, 2005
Full results from Folkestone where Zone One Brass headed the honours at a very cosmopolitan contest.


New faces at Dinnington

October 04, 2005
Four new faces will be seen at Dinnington for Pontins.


Griffiths

To Elland and back — not quite!

October 04, 2005
Morgan Griffiths and Elland Silver enjoy a superb trip to the Channel Islands to perform for a great supporter.


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Neish market

October 04, 2005
Fodens star tuba player takes honours at prestigious music festival.


Shanklin notch up the successes

October 04, 2005
The band from the Isle of Wight are on a bit of a roll at the moment.


Royal Command

October 04, 2005
The Nelson Band has had the honour of playing before the Duke of Gloucester. Looks like he enjoyed it too.


New boys at Old Boys

October 04, 2005
1st Old Boys welcome some new faces to the ranks.


Results: Huddersfield Youth

October 04, 2005
Results from the Huddersfield & District B.B.A Annual Youth Contest.


Carlton Brass

Tragedy at Carlton Brass

October 04, 2005
Band in state of shock following death of young player.


Scouting mission in Germany

October 04, 2005
The 2nd Rossendale Scout Group Band have put the final touches to their forthcoming trip to Germany.


Cook heads for Durham

October 04, 2005
Black Dyke's Joseph Cook will lead off the first of a new series of brass recitals at Durham University later this month.


Mike Fowles

Ratby celebrate

October 04, 2005
It has been a good year for the Ratby Co-operative Band and their MD, Michael Fowles.


Results: Fleetwood NWCBBA

October 02, 2005
Freckleton triumph and there are wins also for Rainford, Eccleston Brass, Uppermill and Astley Youth.


Results: Burry Port Contest

October 02, 2005
Burry Port triumph on home soil as there are wins also for Newbridge, Ynyshir, Llywdcoed and Goodwick. We have the full results and a report.


VBS Poynton

VBS add to the player balance

October 02, 2005
The recent Buxton winners have added extra strength to their ranks with some new signings.




uk Forum

UKLBF reiterates collective agreement on banding issues

April 30 • The UK Leading Bands Forum says it will continue to seek cooperation together and with leading decision makers to help bands.


Elgar

Septura to lead Gregson tributes at Elgar International Festival of Brass

April 30 • The acclaimed brass septet will join forces with Cory, Black Dyke and Foden's in paying musical tribute to Edward Gregson — with a the composer in conversation with Frank Renton too.


Albert Hall

Albert Hall tickets to go on sale in May

April 30 • You will be able to secure your seat for the top section National Final at the Royal Albert from 1st May.


Hepwrth

Report & Results: 2025 Holmfirth Contest

April 30 • Hepworth prepares for its Grand Shield challenge by regaining the test-piece and hymn tune honours in Holmfirth, as section titles head to Hatfield & Askern Colliery, Littleborough and Tewit Youth.


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 4 May • St Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street SE10 9BJ


Contest: European Brass Band Championshiips

Friday 9 May • Konzerthaus, SandvigÃ¥ 1, 4007 Stavanger, Norway


Contest: European Brass Band Championshiips

Saturday 10 May • Konzerthaus, SandvigÃ¥ 1, 4007 Stavanger, Norway


Contest: 103rd Spring Festival

Saturday 10 May • Winter Gardens Complex, Church Street, Blackpool. . FY1 1HU


The Hepworth Band - Albie Sugden Foundation Charity Concert

Saturday 24 May • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


wantage silver band

April 29 • A friendly and ambitious first section band, Wantage Concert Brass are looking for an experienced and dedicated MUSICAL DIRECTOR to help drive the band's continued growth and development, building on their best result to date at the recent area contest.


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April 29 • Wantage Concert Brass have a Bb BASS vacancy - the perfect opportunity to join their band! The band compete in the FIRST SECTION and have a sensible schedule of engagements, concerts and contests throughout the year.


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April 29 • Wantage Concert Brass are looking for a TROMBONE and BASS TROMBONE player - the perfect opportunity to join their band! The band compete in the FIRST SECTION and have a sensible schedule of engagements, concerts and contests throughout the year.


Duncan A. Beckley

BA, MA
Conductor, adjudicator, band trainer and teacher


               

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