News / 2006
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Central Florida thrilled with victory
November 07, 2006
Central Florida is very pleased with the victory as they prepare for their UK tour.
Prestigious nomination for Eden
November 07, 2006
Dr John Pickard has been nominated for the prestigious British Composer of the Year Awards for 'Eden'.
Major changes at Fairey’s
November 07, 2006
Sources suggest major player changes at Fairey's ahead of the Brass in Concert contest.
Boosey & Hawkes celebrated in Museum display
November 07, 2006
The life, times, instruments and final demise of one of the iconic brass brands is to be celebrated at the Horniman Museum.
Roberts welcome back an old face
November 07, 2006
The Roberts Bakery Band has welcomed back an old face in the form of Dave Woollam back to the band.
Lions Youth Brass Workshop
November 07, 2006
Simone Rebello and the star players of the Fodens Richardson Band help music making at Lions Youth Brass Workshop.
Welcome return at Silk Brass
November 07, 2006
Silk Brass AstraZeneca Band welcome back two old hands to the ranks.
Columbus still Swinging
November 07, 2006
The Brass Band of Columbus's rendition of Sing, Sing, Sing stays in the ALL BRASS BANDS! Radio Top 20 for a 4th consecutive month.
Results: SWBBA Torquay
November 07, 2006
Yeovil Town Band topped the honours board at the Diamond Jubilee Championships held in Torquay last weekend.
Hatherleigh grin and bare it all for Cancer Charity
November 07, 2006
Five brave players from the Hatherleigh Band have done their bit for Breast Cancer by literally putting it all on the line for the great cause. Hope it wan't too cold on the day...ouch!
Best ever for Hebden Bridge
November 07, 2006
The Hebden Bridge Band are celebrating after producing their best ever contest result for half a century under the baton of John Roberts.
Gillingham to open out
November 07, 2006
Lt Col Chris Davies and his Gillingham Band are set to provide an open rehearsal with the help of the National Association of Brass Band Conductors. Get along if you want to improve your conducting then!
Weeks set for YBS debut
November 07, 2006
Nigel Weeks is set to make his conducting debut wth the YBS Band.
BrassedOn 3 deadline
November 07, 2006
The deadline for sending in news to the BrassedOn magazine is tomorrow the 8th November, so if your band has done well and wants others to know about it in the North West, get in touch with them pronto.
Council replies on Jingle Bells fiasco
November 07, 2006
Two intrepid correspondants wrote to Caradon Council to find out more about the Jingle Bells band and this is what they got back...
Draw for BOB final
November 07, 2006
The draw for the Grand Final of BOB (Battle of the Bands)was conducted Friday 3 November, at the monthly meeting of the Band Association of NSW Committee.
Watson recovers from nasty slip
November 06, 2006
James Watson will be making it to the St Albans City and Welwyn Garden City Bands charity fund raiser to play, despite a nasty accident whilst out boating.
Wheeler recovers from road accident
November 06, 2006
Leyland's principal euphonium player is recovering after being involved in a nasty motorway accident.
Windcorp step out
November 06, 2006
Sweden's premier concert outfit finally step out of the rehearsal hibernation.
Wyatt leaves Foss Dyke
November 06, 2006
Gary Wyatt steps down at Foss Dyke due to increased work pressures.
Results: Danish National Championships
November 06, 2006
The Danish National Championships took place over the weekend, where the Lyngby-Taarbaek Band made it five wins in a row and booked their place at the Europeans next year.
Record Entries At Butlins
November 06, 2006
Butlins report record entries for next yar's Mineworker's Championships — but there are still some spaces available!
Smithills' principal marathon
November 06, 2006
Joanna Hurst recently completed an exhausting media marathon including a 12 hour stint on the set of the television comedy Vicar of Dibley.
YBS and Sellers help Cancer Charity
November 06, 2006
Two of Yorkshire's best bands have recently helped a great cause at the Royal Albert Hall.
