News / 2005
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Mouthpieces at the ready for Pontins
September 20, 2005
Those great guys and girls at themouthpiece.com will once again be entertaining the crowds at Pontins this year for Band Aid.
These boots are made for walking...
September 20, 2005
United Co-op Yorkshire Brass will be tramping the countryside around Brighouse this weekend. Watch out for the farmers and close those gates!
GBBA supports Brasstastic!
September 20, 2005
The Gloucestershire Brass Band Association show their commitment to Brasstastic! 2006.
Flugel Fogerty joins Thoresby
September 20, 2005
Emma Fogerty is the new star signing at Thoresby Colliery.
A bridge too far?
September 20, 2005
Menai Bridge lose five young players to various universities at farewell concert and their MD down south.
6th Borders Festival of Brass
September 20, 2005
Details of all the goings on for the 6th Borders Festival of Brass have been released — and there is plenty for everyone to enjoy.
Chepstow enjoy Summer School
September 20, 2005
Everyone enjoyed themselves at the Chepsow Band's 10th Anniversary Summer School.
2006 NZ National Youth Band
September 20, 2005
Applications for the 2006 National Youth Brass Band of New Zealand close this Friday, 23rd September 2005.
Have you had your say?
September 20, 2005
The BBANZ opinion survey closes on 30th September. The Association wants you to have your say on the long and short term planning for the BBANZ.
Publishers apologise
September 19, 2005
The publishers of the British Open score have issued an apology for their microscopic score with all proceeds now going to the Mortimer Trust.
Flowers for Alexandra
September 19, 2005
Australian Open Tenor Horn Champion, 17 year old Alexandra Bowman from Adelaide, heads to the UK in January for a year with Philip Harper and the Polysteel (Flowers) Band.
Spring Festival test pieces announced
September 18, 2005
Three very hard tests are on the cards for the bands wishing to take a step closer to the British Open next year.
Childs creates conducting history
September 18, 2005
Dr Nicholas Childs becomes the first conductor to have a complete CV of the four major titles in the banding world — and plenty other besides!
Tovey moved to tears
September 18, 2005
The composer listened to all 18 bands on the day and was moved to tears at some performances.
Scintillated judges
September 18, 2005
The judges were full of praise for scintillating performances from the top bands, but still had difficulty picking the winners.
Tredegar relegated
September 18, 2005
Tredegar fall through the trap door to Grand Shield but vow to make it back.
Audience anger at open scores
September 18, 2005
The audience were feeling a little short changed at the Open with a score that needed a microscope to read it properly.
Dyke set for Triple Crown
September 18, 2005
European and now Open Champions 2005. Black Dyke head for a possible 'Triple Crown' in London.
Waratah on Classic FM
September 17, 2005
Waratah Brass is playing on ABC Classic FM in their regular Sunday Live concert today. Promises to be a top show.
Results: 2005 British Open
September 17, 2005
Full results from the 153rd British Open Championships where Black Dyke and Dr Nicholas Childs are crowned champions.
Live: 2005 British Open
September 17, 2005
Live coverage of the 153rd British Open Championships from Birmingham's Symphony Hall.
Harrogate Appeal
September 16, 2005
Thanks from 4BR for all of you who have sent in info for our covergae next week, but we need to hear something from a couple more of you.
Bands warm up for Open
September 16, 2005
Our moles have been out and report that everyone is happy and looking forward to the contest — but they would say that wouldn't they?
Foden’s given Open cash incentive
September 16, 2005
If Fodens can repeat last year's win they could be leaving Birmigham £13,000 better off!
