News / 2006
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Desford announce sponsorship deal
September 08, 2006
Midlanders announce sponsorship deal with local based international company for Open challenge.
BTM bag hot signings
September 08, 2006
Welsh contenders announce a nice couple of new signings ahead of the forthcoming Autumn contest season.
Fantastic news for Astley Youth
September 08, 2006
The Astley Youth Band has just received some fantastic news.
New team heads up Yeovil
September 08, 2006
A new conducting team of Dave Barringer and Graham Boag will head Yeovil's concert and contest platform from now on.
Jaguar confirm US Tour
September 08, 2006
Teh Jaguar (Coventry) Band has confirmed details of its forthcoming trip to the US Open in Chicago.
BAYV to help Minear Cancer Charity boost
September 08, 2006
The BAYV Band are set to team up with Cornish conductor Peter Minear to help boost the funds of a cancer charity very close to his own heart.
Brits come to Belgian's rescue
September 08, 2006
Following their plea on 4BR following the cancellation of the Folkestone Contest, Brass Band Heist will still be coming to the UK thanks to the efforts of the Brits!
Foresters march to Finals
September 08, 2006
Foresters Brass opt for a hard old way to make it to Harrogate — contest stage shoes will have to be cleaned after this one!
Change of contest venue
September 08, 2006
If you are going to go to the Fife and Central Region contest in October then make sure you are going to the right location — there has been a change!
Barry hits 50 not out!
September 08, 2006
Composer Darrol Barry is preparing to hit a major milestone in his life — 50 years of age!
Belcher heads for Drighlington
September 08, 2006
The experienced Kevin Belcher is the new MD at the Drighlington Band.
White set for Govan
September 08, 2006
Star tenor horn soloist Sheona White will be the guest soloist of the Govan Salvation Army as they celebrate their 125th anniversary in November.
Boss Hogg heads for Aber
September 08, 2006
The experienced Colin Hogg is the new MD at the Abergavenny Borough Band.
NSW regradings
September 08, 2006
At the recently held Band Association of NSW Management Committee meeting, Warringah Concert Brass and Waratah Brass No. 2 had their gradings elevated.
Darebin has strong future
September 08, 2006
Darebin City Brass held their AGM last night in the Preston Shire Hall.
McGough No.1 Entertainer
September 08, 2006
Professional entertainer and Brass Band man John McGough, has just been informed that he is one of three finalists, selected to win the prestigious "Agnew Award for Excellence in the Entertainment Industry."
Boddice appointed as Chief
September 08, 2006
The BBANZ Management Committee is very pleased to announce that the Chief Adjudicator for the 2007 New Zealand National Championships is Nigel Boddice, of Scotland.
New MD for Campbelltown
September 08, 2006
Campbelltown City Band (SA) appoints 2006 South Australian Champion of Champion as its new Musical Director.
ABBA goes global
September 07, 2006
Auckland Brass Band Association have made the bold move to create an association website, the first of any of the district band associations to do so in New Zealand.
NZ 2007 Test Solos
September 07, 2006
The announcement of the test solo music for the 2007 New Zealand Nationals has been delayed.
Columbus Has New Assistant
September 06, 2006
Brian Stevens is the new Assistant Musical Director of the current NABBA Champions, the Brass Band of Columbus.
A final Harrogate reminder!
September 06, 2006
With the National finals just over two weeks away, we have our final reminder for any competing bands to send us their information to promote themselves — if you're listed, we still have not received anything, we really do need it for next Monday!
"Live at Expressions"
September 06, 2006
The 2006 National Youth Band of New Zealand has released its CD.
Results: NZ Central District Contest
September 06, 2006
The Central Districts Brass Bands Association held its’ annual contest over the weekend 2nd/3rd September 2006 in Hawera.
