News / 2006
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Charity cash from Otterbourne bash
May 22, 2006
Otterbourne Brass plays for charity in memory of a great player.
An emotional return
May 22, 2006
After years away from their brass band roots, Bob and Muriel Blair are set for an emotional return with their English band to Scotland.
Entries wanted for the Forest!
May 22, 2006
The 1st Annual Forest of Dean, Solo, Duet, Quartet and Ensemble Contest is set to take place in July, so get your entries in straight away.
Promotion for Newhall youngsters
May 22, 2006
Five of the brightest and the best young players from the Newhall Junior Band are taking their first steps in the senior world after gaining well earned promotions for themselves.
From Bocholt with Brass
May 22, 2006
In pre World Cup spirit, the 2nd Rossendale Scout Group Band are set to play host to a team from Germany.
Sellers Youth team up with Dyke ace
May 19, 2006
The Sellers International Youth Band led by Mark Bousie are to appear in concert with David Thornton this weekend at Delph Band Club.
Chet's trumpeter reaches Final
May 18, 2006
Two students of the famous Chetham's School of Music have reached the final of the BBC Young Musician of the Year competition, including a Welsh trumpeter!
Beckley enjoys senior moment
May 18, 2006
Duncan Beckley is enjoying a rich vein of form at present, and it isn't a one off this time either.
Grand day out for Taken
May 18, 2006
Nigel Taken and the Aveley and Newhan Band certainly enjoyed their day out in Blackpool on the weekend.
Results: Grenland Brass Festival
May 18, 2006
Victory goes to Krohnengen Brass Band in the three part contest in Grenland inspired by the music of Eric Ball.
Ludden set for Whit Friday extravaganza
May 18, 2006
John Ludden, the MD of the Greenall's Band is set to have a Whit Friday to remember like no other.
PolySteel congratulations
May 18, 2006
PolySteel may have missed out on the British Open again but they still take the opportunity to congratulate themselves, oh, and the winners for their efforts.
Dyke get youth boost
May 18, 2006
Black Dyke are to be boosted by members of four local and youth bands as they get set to literally blow the roof off Leeds Town Hall later this month.
Saints alive
May 18, 2006
Not even the Pontiff himself could have done better as St Stythians gain six new saintly recruits.
National Secondary Schools Band
May 17, 2006
All applicants are invited to participate in the 2006 course in Wellington, New Zealand.
Advert Feature: Normans
May 16, 2006
Antoine Courtois now in stock at Normans. So why not get yourself a little French fancy for the Summer!
Nearly full at Pontins!
May 16, 2006
Pontins report that there are only a few places up for grabs this year, especially in the First Section. So get on the phone and book your band in!
Get ready for the BIG BLOW!
May 16, 2006
Butlins in January next year is the venue for what is hoped to be a world record attempt — and all in aid of a great cause.
New look Harlequins
May 16, 2006
Harlequin Brass goes from strength to strength with the launch of its new website.
Good entry for Bugle Contest
May 16, 2006
21 Bands enter the 2006 West Of England Bandsmen’s Festival in the great old town of Bugle in Cornwall.
Rare Welsh bite
May 16, 2006
Parc and Dare quartet set to get their gnashers into some lunchtime musical treats.
