News / 2006
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Eccles triumph
November 22, 2006
It used to be famous for its award winning cakes, but now its band is picking up first prizes too.
Yeovil looks for entrants
November 22, 2006
The traditonal contest season opener at Yeovil is looking for another 3 bands to make up its quota for 2007. If your are interested in winning two grand then get in touch — pronto!
Results: Leicester BBA Contest
November 22, 2006
Wins for Clacton, Kibworth, Wigston, Matlock, Thundersley and Enderby at the recent Leicester contest.
New faces at Rode Hall
November 22, 2006
There are plenty of new faces in the ranks at Rode Hall Band in time for their second Area contest in 170 years next March.
International award for Euro composer
November 22, 2006
Johan de Meij who brought us 'Extreme Make-Over' has won an international compositional award.
BA Band back from sunny California
November 22, 2006
The British Airways Band has just returned from a great trip to Southern California.
Drumming up for fame
November 22, 2006
Hebden Bridge have a new star in the making with young Sam Gardner who is set to 'Take a Bow'.
Abraham Darby hit the road
November 22, 2006
The Abraham Darby Specialist School for the Performing Arts are heading on the road to Chepstow for the Regional Festival qualifiers.
Support for PNG
November 22, 2006
The Brisbane City Temple Band and Brisbane Excelsior will join forces to present a concert this coming weekend, in support of the Papua New Guinea Koki Corps new instrument program.
A tropical wedding
November 22, 2006
Against the gorgeous backdrop of the Whitsunday Islands, Ben Fixter and Cassandra Cooper tied the knot recently.
Vivace Recordings
November 22, 2006
Vivace Recordings, a newly established specialist brass and concert band recording company, has commenced business.
Sydney Solo comp
November 21, 2006
Dates and venue have now been set for the Bands Association of New South Wales Sydney Metropolitan Band Branch Annual Solo & Ensemble competition for 2007.
Brighouse top 4BR money List
November 20, 2006
With their victory at Brass in Concert, Brighouse & Rastrick are now clear favourites to win the 4BR Order of Merit and a nice glass decanter.
Dickie in 7th Evans
November 20, 2006
The master entertainer Richard Evans has created BiC history and is now alone in 'Seventh Evans'
Florida return home inspired and delighted
November 20, 2006
Michael J Garasi and his band flew back to Florida both delighted and inspired by their Brass in Concert experience.
Something different inspires Sellers
November 20, 2006
Phillip McCann and Sellers International maintained their impressive BiC record on the weekend with another thought provoking programme.
Culross makes his mark
November 20, 2006
Another young Scots cornet star is making his mark as Iain Culross takes the honours as 'Best Principal Cornet' at BiC.
Organisers delight at 'fantastic' BiC event
November 20, 2006
The organisers and principal sponsors of Brass in Concert have been delighted at the 30th running of the event at its new home at The Sage.
Results: Treorchy Contest
November 20, 2006
The last Welsh League Contest of the year took place in Treorchy on the weekend.
Wales gears up for Radio Final
November 20, 2006
BAYV, Tredegar and Northop will line up this weekend to see which one of them can be crowned BBC Radio Cymru Band of the Year.
Results: North Wales Championship
November 20, 2006
United Co-op Yorkshire Brass took the top honours at the recent North Wales Championships in Rhyl.
2006 Tameside Youth Festival
November 20, 2006
This Sunday sees the Tameside Youth Festival in Ashton under Lyne. Get along and enjoy the entertainment.
Danford set for new duo
November 20, 2006
Two brand new works are heading in the direction of star percussionist Dave Danford.
Strata continue to strengthen
November 20, 2006
Strata Brass continue to strengthen their ranks with another new signing.
Jeans leads Policeman's Ball
November 20, 2006
Trombone star Chris Jeans recently helped the Essex Police Band celebrate its 40th birthday with an arresting performance on the weekend.
