News / 2006
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Buxton under threat
July 22, 2006
The future of one of best run contests of the year is under threat as developers seek a future in food not brass.
Tassie rep band reforms
July 22, 2006
Jubilee Brass, the Tasmanian State representative band, has gathered together this weekend to rehearse for an upcoming series of concerts across the State.
Morrison boost for Tullis
July 22, 2006
Alan Morrison will be taking the Scots of Tullis Russel Mills at the forthcoming Lower Section Nationals.
Wingates aim for No1 spot
July 22, 2006
Wingates has teamed up with the legendary Houghton Waevers to see if they can claim the No1 spot in the pop charts this Xmas. Nothing like starting early then is it...?
Long Eaton take to the spikes
July 22, 2006
Several girls from the Long Eaton Band got themselves a little fitter for a fantastic cause last weekend. Hope they were not too much out of breath for band practice though.
Otters on the up
July 22, 2006
The Otterbourne Band has been delighted by an increase in their numbers. Must be something in the water!
Welcome to Cwmaman
July 22, 2006
Three new players have joined the ranks of the Cwmaman Band ahead of the forthcomig contest season.
Pheonix loses its flame
July 22, 2006
Dave Bishop-Rowe has ended his association as MD with the Pheonix West Midlands Band after four very successful years at the helm.
Watertight Avonbank
July 22, 2006
The Avonbank (Evesham) Band reports that they are ship shape and ready to go for the new contesting season after filling in any last minute gaps.
Darebin almost sells out!
July 21, 2006
Darebin City Brass bands almost sellout cabaret evening. The matinee performance — be sure you don't miss out!
Exciting future for 4BRDU
July 21, 2006
A bright and exciting future for 4BRDU is on offer as Amanda Casagrande takes over the downunder business.
The death of Colin J
July 20, 2006
Colin J Thomas, Musical Director of Brisbane Excelsior for over 20 years, passed away this morning.
Rankings: July update
July 20, 2006
Latest 200 ranked bands following the inaugural English national Championships and the New Zealand Championships.
Doctorate honour for Childs
July 20, 2006
Black Dyke's MD gains prestigious honorary Doctorate from Leeds Metropolitan University.
Gwent celebrates a great year
July 20, 2006
The Greater Gwent Youth Band is celebrating a fantastic year of success and has just topped it at the Music for Youth Festival under Russell Gray.
NABBA board elects new members
July 20, 2006
The North American Brass Band Association adds five new board members before their summer meeting next month.
Farewell to a sop man
July 20, 2006
James Pearson has decided to have a break from banding and has left the Jackfield Band.
Farewell to the Limestone Cowboy
July 20, 2006
Cwmaman will be saying goodbye to their euphonium player Bari 'Limestone' Thomas as he heds downunder for a new life amid the rocks of New Zealand.
Exam Board drops music
July 20, 2006
Edexel has decided not to put GCE Music and Technology when it next comes up for renewal.
A MBE helps out
July 20, 2006
Nigel Boddice has been keeping his lip in, helping out the Gresley Colliery Band soprano.
Stars of Brass have moment to shine
July 20, 2006
Brass soloists from around the globe will join forces to present "Stars of Brass" as part of this years’ Brisbane Festival.
Advert: Marine life
July 19, 2006
The Band of Her Majesty's Royal Marines School of Music will be performing an Open Day Concert at the Guildhall, Portsmouth later this month.
Mick bounces back...
July 19, 2006
YBS has a new Eb tuba after Mick Morris returns after a period blowing something a little smaller.
Brilliant Big Blow to make a difference
July 19, 2006
Sponsor a Child and make a difference with The Big Blow and Brass Band Aid.
