News / 2006
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Harrogate look for EU help
October 20, 2006
The Harrogate Band are going to be on tour in Belgium next Easter and would like to team up with a local band or two, to put on some concerts.
Trivia Night
October 19, 2006
Fresh from their recent success at the Victorian Championships, the two Boroondara bands are holding a Trivia Night to help raise funds for their contesting ventures next year.
Test not played by Ulverstone
October 20, 2006
Ulverstone Municipal competed in the B Grade section, were awarded the Championship, but did not to perform the set test piece, at the Tasmanian Band championships held in Hobart last weekend.
Major appearance at Nationals
October 19, 2006
Peter Parkes is set to make a Royal Albert return — this time with a Welsh connection.
Leighton Rich tribute site
October 19, 2006
There is a site to pay personal tributes to the late Leighton Rich MBE.
Fairey's to unlock the secret of the judges
October 19, 2006
North West challengers Fairey are set to unlock the secrets of the Berlioz overture at their open rehearsals too. So why not go along and find out more.
BAYV open up on the judges
October 19, 2006
The Buy As You View Band will be opening the doors on the secrets of the Judges at their pre National open rehearsal.
New faces at Silkstone
October 19, 2006
Old Silkstone Band welcome a number of new faces to ther ans ahead of the Pontins challenge early next month.
New conducting team at Penicuik
October 19, 2006
A new conducting team of Terry Johns and Tony Laidlaw has teamed up at Penicuik Silver.
Franks and Watson to provide cheer for Guys
October 19, 2006
Two of the great trumpet players in the UK are to team up to provide some early Christmas cheer.
Ramsey wowed by the whistler
October 19, 2006
David Morris was the recent guest soloist with Ramsey Town Band and his world champion skills brought the house down.
New MD and WWW at Lostock
October 19, 2006
There is a new look to Lostock Hall Band as they geta new website and a new MD too!
Canada Dry at EYMS
October 19, 2006
The EYMS Band has welcomed the first Canadian to their ranks with the appointment of Erin McVittie on 2nd baritone.
New SA band formed in USA
October 19, 2006
The newly formed Western Territorial Staff Band has risen in Los Angeles, 70 years after the last one disbanded.
St Ronan's celebrate contest success
October 19, 2006
St Ronan's Band has had cause for celebration after making an impression at the recent Fife Charities contest.
Sweat and tears for Cairns
October 18, 2006
Saturday night 14 October saw Cairns Brass, current Australian B Grade champions, take the stage for their annual “Brass Sweat & Tears” concert.
Parra through to BOB final
October 18, 2006
Parramatta City Brass are through to the finals of the NSW Battle of the Bands, following its win in the Southern heat.
Honour for the Meads
October 18, 2006
Phil and Mary Mead, long time administrators and Life Members of the Bands Association of New South Wales, are recipients of a NSW Government Community Service Award presented by the Premier of NSW, Morris Iemma.
Farewell Dean Russell
October 18, 2006
Dean Russell former member of the Continental Airlines Auckland Brass (now Dalewool Auckland Brass) passed away last weekend.
Sykes takes trip of lifetime
October 17, 2006
Young Carlton Sykes is off to China, not in Olympic preperation but to play his part in wowing 1.4 billion of Chairman Mao's workers with his playing with the National Youth Orchestra!
Yorkshire Goes Live!
October 17, 2006
The Yorkshire Regional Championships has just gone live with a new website. So all you want to know about Bradford is there at your finger tips!
Tullis continue top form
October 17, 2006
The Tullis Russell Mills Band has continued on its rich vein of contest form of late with more prizes — this time in Fife, with a bit of help from an old cornet player called John Wallace.
New MD at Dinnington
October 17, 2006
Ken Vernon tales over the helm at Dinnington Colliery to complete a circle of banding success.
Thoresby welcome new PC
October 17, 2006
Pete Collins has joined the Thoresby Band as their new Principal Cornet from rivals Ransome.
