News / 2005
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Brighton set for Bucks appearance
September 06, 2005
Charley Brighton is set to appear with the Buckinghamshire Symphonic Winds Band.
Weeks gets life!
September 06, 2005
Former Dalewool Auckland MD, Nigel Weeks has been given a life membership of the band after 11 fantastic years of service.
Newstead lose out to the Queen
September 06, 2005
Newstead Welfare have lost a few players as her Majesty comes a calling.
Old Floral Dance comeback
September 06, 2005
The man who played the drums on the original Floral Dance with Brighouse has made a welcome return to the shed building department.
DU shopping: Bremner Mutes
September 05, 2005
The ground-breaking Trevor Bremner practice mutes are now available for online purchasing through 4BRDU shopping.
Help! Lower Sections Finals — a reminder
September 05, 2005
4BR needs your help for our coverage of the forthcoming Lower Section National Finals in Harrogate. If you are going, then please help us out!
Nigel Seaman back in full swing!
September 05, 2005
What a difference a year makes! This time last year Nigel had been fighting for his life following complications after open-heart surgery.
Tubby the Terrorist
September 04, 2005
Chris Smith, Principal EEb Bass for Kew Band, has been intercepted at Melbourne airport with a positive reading for explosives in his tuba case.
Results: NSW State Band Championships
September 04, 2005
Gunnedah Shire Band continues its meteoric rise to take out the NSW State A Grade Championship. Kimberley Lovell announced State Young Musician of the Year.
Stack Overflow
September 04, 2005
Fed up with getting "Stack Overflow" when you visit us — so are we!
Kevin Joughin on top again
September 03, 2005
The South Australian Champion of Champions has once again been taken out by K&N Brass principal cornet Kevin Joughin.
Duguid to do good in Japan
September 02, 2005
Young Scottish conductor Alan Duguid is set to leave his homeland of Scotland for pastures new, as he heads off to Tokyo for 3 months, then London.
New Lioness at Lions Youth
September 02, 2005
Lions Youth Brass are pleased to announce that Katie Smallwood has been appointed Musical Director of The Junior Band.
Results: Norfolk Wherry Solo Contest
September 02, 2005
Norfolk Wherry Brass Annual Solo, Duet and Quartet Competition for Woodwind and Brass
And the winner is...
September 02, 2005
Downunder Shopping offered free CDs in the month of August. George Melitsis has won 2 free CDs or 1 DVD of his choice!
For the love of...
September 02, 2005
Do you recall the stunning playing of the YBS Band in "For the Love of a Princess"? What about "Procession to the Cathedral"?
Ashton: Retirements and recruits
September 01, 2005
Aston Under Lyne have lots of news faces in the band as they gear-up for a busy contesting schedule.
Ipswich Town FC sign brass band
September 01, 2005
The Ipswich and Norwich Co-op Band are honoured to be announced as the ‘official’ band of Ipswich Town Football Club.
Wall to Wall Brass at Great Northern
September 01, 2005
Information on the ancillary events taking place this Saturday at the 2005 Great Northern Brass Arts Festival.
Kiwis: We want you!
September 01, 2005
...to complete a BBANZ opinion survey and have your say in the long and short term planning for the Brass Bands' Association of New Zealand.
2006 Oz National Tests Announced
September 01, 2005
The Australian National Band Championship Tests have been announced and are available for purchase here through 4BRDU; best prices downunder!
Brass Band Aid CD set for launch
August 31, 2005
The long awaited Brass Band Aid CD, the brain-child of Steve Robson, MD of Stanhope Band, is set for a September launch.
New horn for Briggus
August 31, 2005
The Brighouse and Rastrick Band are delighted to announce the appointment to the First Horn position of Daniel Powell.
Euph Ace with Stockport Schools
August 31, 2005
Euphonium star David Childs will appear as Guest Soloist with award winning Stockport Schools Band at The Bridgewater Hall this coming Saturday.
