News / 2005
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Dyke to air histroic quartet
September 22, 2005
The Open Champions and the ISB are set to bring something special to York Minster — as well as a historic quartet of euphonium players.
Lawrence of Norfolk
September 22, 2005
Not quite the Arabian sands, but more the green grass of Yorkshire and wide expanses of Norfolk as bands and composer join forces.
Auckland Battle of Bands
September 22, 2005
The Auckland Brass Bands Association is also holding its Annual District Contest this weekend on Auckland's North Shore.
Canterbury Bands Compete at New Brighton
September 22, 2005
Six Canterbury region bands will compete this weekend at the Roy Stokes Hall New Brighton in the Canterbury Provincial Brass Band Association Festival of Brass.
Lovatt-Cooper premiere in Ireland
September 21, 2005
The talented Mr Lovatt Cooper has a premiere of his Earth's Fury set for Dublin this weekend.
BB Aid closes in on first target
September 21, 2005
Brass Band Aid closes in on first target of £10,000 within the first month!
E Bay Dyke bid goes for £620!
September 21, 2005
Brilliant news for Brass Band Aid as the E Bay auction to conduct Black Dyke goes for a whopping £620!
Putting brass at Number one!
September 21, 2005
Move over Britney, the pop pickers of the banding world have the chance to put Alan Morrison at number 1! Shake that booty Al!
Busy Thoresby wait for quartet
September 21, 2005
Thoresby Colliery are a busy band at present, but they will be hoping that four of their members return for a concert this weekend or the MD won't be a happy man!
Bedworth set for return home
September 21, 2005
After a three year absence Bedworth Brass are set for a return to their home town.
Advert: Band Supplies
September 21, 2005
The Xeno is coming to Harrogate and Band Suppliescan offer you a sneak test drive this week in Leeds or a blow at the Finals themselves.
Faireys back in the big time
September 21, 2005
With a combination of youth and experience, an amazing amount of young talent and a band rep with a great sense of style, Fairey FP Music are back with a bang.
Advert: All Trombones
September 21, 2005
Plenty more on offer from All Trombones — especially for those with exams ahead.
Quiet Rothwell grab the limelight
September 21, 2005
After their fifth place at the Open, Rothwell are about to shout their name from the rooftops.
New old face at Newbridge
September 21, 2005
Welsh contenders for the Third Section get a last minute addition to the ranks.
Gladstone presents bursaries
September 21, 2005
Gladstone Municipal Band is recognising the enormous contribution to banding of Henry Thomas "Happy" Lowry through bursaries to promising brass players.
Your band here!
September 20, 2005
Many bands in Australia and New Zealand are now enjoying the coverage provided by 4BRDU. Why not join us?
Shock death of Eikanger player
September 20, 2005
The banding world is coming to terms with the tragic death of Helen Hjartåker aged just 27.
Radio 2 Young Brass Soloist 2006
September 20, 2005
The BBC is looking for the brightest and most talented performers for their prestigious competition. Could it be you?
Classical line up for Swiss Open
September 20, 2005
The contest season is in full swing in Switzerland with the 16th Yamaha Swiss Open taking place this weekend.
Anyone seen a trombone?
September 20, 2005
Ones been pinched in Hampshire, so if you are given the nod for a cheap one, please contact the police.
Results: Buxton Entertainment Contest
September 20, 2005
VBS Poynton and Alan Lawton take the honours at the 34th and possibly last Buxton Contest.
New band at Edinburgh Uni
September 20, 2005
Exciting banding times in Scotland as a new MD, Mark Bell, composer, Naomi Cornish and plenty of hard working students will get together to form a new brass band.
Anyone seen a euph and baritone?
September 20, 2005
If you are offered a nice shiny euph, baritone or even an Australian passport on the nod and the wink, please get in contact. They are nicked!
