News / 2005
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Grimethorpe cheer up Norwich
May 16, 2005
Richard Evans and lads from Grimey put a smile on the face of the good folk of Norwich — just before the tears of relegation from the Premiership.
Sykes springs on Stannington
May 16, 2005
Steve Sykes certainly wowed the crowds at Stannington's latest Feast of Brass Concert.
Results: Ebbw Vale Contest
May 15, 2005
Tredegar warm up for the Masters at Ebbw Vale as Newbridge/Celynen, Lewis Merthyr, Pontypool and Glyneath all win. We have a full report and results.
How low can you go?
May 15, 2005
Ascot Park Hotel Brass of Invercargill (New Zealand) has the unique claim of being the Southern most band in the world. There's no band "further downunder"!
Radio: Evening Show Brass Band Competition — Update
May 13, 2005
The 774 ABC Evening Show Brass Band Competition continues, with only two remaining bands yet to face the nerve-wracking 'live to air' broadcast.
Victorian Solo and Party Championships
May 13, 2005
The Victorian Bands League will hold its annual Solo and Party contest on Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th June, at the Kew Music Centre, Beresford Street, East Kew.
Rankings: Latest top 200 bands
May 12, 2005
The latest World of Brass-4barsrest Rankings see Black Dyke Band at the top for the first time, following their convincing victory in the European Contest in Groningen.
Dicky plugs into the Maines
May 12, 2005
The world tour that is the best selling autobiography book by Richard Evans is set for a huge plug on John Maines show.
an audience with Derick Kane….
May 12, 2005
Derek Kane to feature in special informal concert for launch of new album.
A new Sykes star on the tuba
May 12, 2005
Young Carlton Sykes gains top award as well as place in National Children's Orchestra.
The Night Trumpeter
May 12, 2005
David Geoghegan will be the centre of attention tonight, Thursday 12th May at the Royal Academy of Music.
Death of ex Dyke bass
May 12, 2005
One of the great players of the old Black Dyke of the 1960s and 1970s, Peter McNab, has died.
Mead set for CD return
May 12, 2005
Steven Mead is returning to Bournemouth next week to record a new solo CD with his old Salvation Army Band at Boscombe
City of Chester are busy, busy, busy!
May 12, 2005
The City of Chester Band has been out and about a lot recently, with its summer season of engagements getting off to a hectic start.
Regent need you!
May 12, 2005
Fancy joining the Londoners as they try to win a few bob off the Northern lads and lasses on Whit Friday?
JJB set to host Brass and Bier
May 12, 2005
We have the details for the forthcoming event in Wigan where there is plenty of cash up for grabs to go with a great family time.
Longridge are the Champions
May 12, 2005
The Longridge Band are celebrating their NWCBBA Championship.
Wigan FC celebrate with a bit of brass
May 12, 2005
Sunderland may have celebrated their Championship win with some help from the Easington Band, but Wigan have been at it as well, with a bit of help from Mark Peacock and the band.
Spirit of Moray
May 12, 2005
Forget your usual summer hols, why not get yourself off to the beautiful Moray region of Scotland and enjoy their Brass Festival.
Fancy a trip to Whit Friday anyone?
May 12, 2005
Kirkby Colliery Welfare has a few spaces left on their coach if you fancy a day out.
Knock off cornet anyone?
May 12, 2005
Do not be tempted if someone in the Norwich area offers you a Sovereign cornet on the cheap — it may be nicked!
New MD at Chichester City
May 12, 2005
Dean Farrar is the new MD at the City of Chichester City Band.
Richard Evans signs on
May 12, 2005
The newest literary star of the brass band world, Richard Evans, will be talking about (as ever!) and signing copies of his new book on Walsall next month.
Death of Joy Way
May 12, 2005
The wife of Sidney Way, the retired contest controller in the West of England has died.
New addition to the Jenkins clan
May 10, 2005
A few sleepless nights are on the cards for Scottish Co-op soprano Gordon Jenkins as he welcomes a new addition to the clan.
