News / 2006
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Results: Launceston Town Band Solo & Quartet Contest
October 23, 2006
There was a fantastic day of brass band solo playing in Launceston.
Funeral service for Lt. Col. John Archibald
October 23, 2006
Funeral details for Lt. Col. John Archibald who died last week have been announced.
Results: Gresley Colliery Solo Contest
October 23, 2006
Great new talent unearthed at Gresley — from 5 years of age up!
Rebello leads the way in Tewkesbury
October 23, 2006
There was a great musical weekend in Tewkesbury recently as Simone Rebello led the way.
Borders Entertainment Contest
October 23, 2006
The 6th annual Borders Entertainment Contest is all set to take place next month. We have the deatils.
Strata do their charity bit
October 23, 2006
The succesful Strata Brass have recently put their hard work into raising funds for some fine causes.
Belgians enjoy Heist in UK
October 23, 2006
The Belgians of Brass Band Heist and their conductor Bert van Thienen certainly enjoyed themselves on the South coast last weekend — and so did the audiences it seems!
Rushden help celebrate Arnold
October 23, 2006
The Rushden Windmill Band have done their bit to help celebrate the life and work of Sir Malcolm Arnold.
BOB heats up
October 23, 2006
The last two heats of Battle of the Bands (“BOB”) were played on Sunday, 22 October resulting in four bands heading to the finals against last year’s winner, the defending champion, Warringah Concert Brass.
SASF Brass to be in Columbus
October 22, 2006
The Salvation Army Student Fellowship Band from Asbury, KY will be performing in Columbus, Ohio on Saturday, October 28th and Sunday, October 29th.
Maple Leaf Band Receives Grant
October 22, 2006
At a recent concert, the Maple Leaf Brass Band of Ottawa acknowledged their recent grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation.
Paula returns to the UK
October 23, 2006
Paula Russell left Australia this morning to return to the UK in prepartion for the 2006 British Open Solo Championships, being held on November 11 in the Dukinfield Town Hall.
Northwest Brass Band Festival Returns
October 22, 2006
The initital details for the 2007 Northwest Brass Band Festival near Seattle, Washington are released.
Central Ohio Youth Band open New Building with a Premiere
October 22, 2006
The Central Ohio Youth Band, under Keith Wilkinson, premiered a Norman Bearcroft march entitled "Stepping Out!"
McCann and Mead enlisted at Grimethorpe
October 20, 2006
Grimethorpe to head for London and Gateshead under new conducting duo.
New signings at Fishburn
October 20, 2006
North East contenders at London sign up some new talent in run up to Albert Hall appearance.
YYBB hits high notes in York
October 20, 2006
The youngsters of Yorkshire hit a head of steam at York Railway Museum.
Advert: Broadland Music
October 20, 2006
Broadland Music is celebrating its first birthday with a prize draw which could see you winning two VIP seats at the Royal Albert Hall at the Nationals.
New Parcing places in Wales
October 20, 2006
The Parc & Dare Band has been adding to the ranks ahead of ther London appearance. Plenty for the Major to work on then.
Newstead virgins ready and willing
October 20, 2006
It seems every band wants to make sure their supporters hear a preview of their performance ahead of London and the Royal Albert Hall, as Newstead get ready to open their doors.
Lawton receives his award
October 20, 2006
Alan Lawton has been to the Palace to receive his well merited MBE.
4th European Solo Competition
October 20, 2006
Welsh contenders for the title next year are asked to get in contact as soon as possible.
Results: Radio Cymru Band of the Year — 1st Round
October 20, 2006
The Welsh radio listening public have been enjoying a cracking brass band contest on their air waves over the past few weeks.
