News / 2006
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Besses embark on new era
July 19, 2006
The Besses o' th' Barn Band has embarked on a new musical era with the appointment of John Hinckley and Ewan Easton to direct their future musical course.
Belgians look for new UK tour
July 19, 2006
After the announcement of the cancellation of the Folkestone Contest, Brass Band Heist are looking for something to do in the UK on the same dates.
New backing for Strata
July 19, 2006
After a busy Summer, Strata Brass has received the great news of a further 2 years sponsrship.
Champagne corks pop for Marlow
July 19, 2006
The Marlow Town Band recently celebrated its 100th anniversary with a champagne popping concert.
Wally takes the strain at Carlton Brass
July 19, 2006
Walter Ritchie takes over the locum baton at Carlton Brass.
Queensland Youth hire UK Conductor
July 19, 2006
Russell Gray will be off to enjoy some sand, sea and surf as well as help some Aussie brass banders next year.
Anyone seen a cornet?
July 19, 2006
It seems someone may have the wrong cornet in their possession after the Music for Youth Festival. If you have, please give it back.
Awards for Gourlay and Cosh
July 19, 2006
James Gourlay and Paul Cosh will recive the Iles and Mortimer Medals at the British Open this year.
No Opera in 2007
July 19, 2006
There will be no Opera House for the North West bands to play in next year at the North West Regional Championships.
“Sweet” deal for K&N
July 19, 2006
South Australia’s champion A grade band, Kensington & Norwood Brass, is delighted to announce their new sponsorship deal with family-owned Spring Gully Foods Pty Ltd, (owners of the Spring Gully Pickles Brand and the Leabrook Farms Honey Brand).
Columbus tops the charts
July 18, 2006
The Brass Band of Columbus takes the top spot in the the All Brass Bands! listener rankings with Sing, Sing, Sing. The rest of the Top 20 is also listed.
Mead makes an exhibition of himself in Rome
July 17, 2006
Steven Mead has just made his major conducting debut in Rome with a performance of 'Pictures at an Exhibition' with some of the cities finest players under his baton.
Quattro entertain at Stanhope
July 17, 2006
The star members of Quattro Brass recently entertained and coached the members of Stanhope Band.
Results: NEMBBA Sounds of Brass
July 17, 2006
There was a good turn out of bands at Rufford Abbey on the weekend as Strata Brass took top honours at the NEMBBA Entertainment Contest.
Calling old Ratby stalwarts!
July 17, 2006
There is to be a big birthday cake at Ratby Band's Big Blow reunion later this year. So if you have ever played with the band, whyu not come along and help them celebrate 100 years.
Bendix welcome back George
July 17, 2006
The Bendix Kingswood Band has welcomed back George Jardine to the ranks — even though he hasn't really been away.
Camborne raise players and cash
July 17, 2006
Camborne Town Band has just welcomes two new players to the ranks as well as swelling the bank balance for their new bandroom.
Not Brassed Off!
July 17, 2006
The Langley Band and Oldbury Rep were definately not Brassed Off after rave reviews of their redent production.
Top awards for Telford
July 17, 2006
The Abraham Darby Showband has been adding more awards to their bandroom trophy cabinet — this time at the National Festival for Youth.
No more Brotherhood at Stonesfield
July 17, 2006
Stonesfield Silver has announced the departure of their MD Terry Brotherhood after a fine decade together.
Yorkshire Youth go all politcial
July 17, 2006
The Yorkshire Youth Brass Band did their bit to help the political process last weekend by appearing on The Politics Show on the BBC.
Trombone World Record in sight?
July 17, 2006
A new trombone world record is being prepared for at this weeks ITF Festival in Birmingham.
Mouthpiece clearance at Kangaroo Music
July 17, 2006
As part of the wind-down of Kangaroo Music, all remaining stock of Kelly mouthpieces is to be cleared.
