News / 2006
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5th Mellieha Festival 2007
May 11, 2006
If you fancy a nice bandsman's holiday in Malta then why not give this great old festival a go.
Thanks from Willebroek
May 11, 2006
Frans Violet and his new European Champions have been inundated with congratulations following their Belfast win, and just want to say thank you in return!
Sponsorship boost to English Nationals
May 11, 2006
New sponsors come on board to add extra sponsorship to English Nationals.
Weeks ties up with Mount Charles
May 11, 2006
Mount Charles Band announce Musical Director in the form of Welshman Nigel Weeks.
BTS sets out its stall
May 11, 2006
Brett Baker and the British Trombone Society sets out its stall in the Brass Band Movement starting with the Masters at Cambridge.
BTM get Aussie help
May 11, 2006
Welsh Band cast their net far and wide for help with their Senior Cup challenge.
A Bird in the hand for Fodens
May 11, 2006
Ransome's David Bird is set to replace Alan Wycherely at Fodens for the Whit Friday bash.
Brasstastic! Offer Running Out!
May 11, 2006
Remember to book your place on the Brastastic course folks!
Bumpy ride to Blackpool for Carlton Main
May 11, 2006
The run up to the Blackpool Contest has been a touch bumpy for Carlton Main, but things are still well on track. All this and they have been given the dreaded tip to win by 4BR!!
Aldbourne's new faces
May 11, 2006
The Aldbourne Band has strenghtened the ranks ahead of their Spring Festival appearance.
Whit Friday help anyone?
May 11, 2006
Fancy a day out playing on the famous Whit Friday marches? Nelson Brass could do with your help!
New Principal at Smithills
May 11, 2006
15 year old Joanna Hurst is the new Principal Cornet of the famous Smithills School Senior Band, just 4 years after joining the band.
Advert Feature: All Trombones
May 11, 2006
To celebrate their first birthday, All Trombones are giving away a copy of Trevor Herbert's story of the history of the trombone. So go on and treat yourselves.
Concert fever for PolySteel
May 11, 2006
The PolySteel band has been preparing for the forthcoming Blackpool Grand Shield by flexing their lips at a sell out concert.
GUS return home
May 11, 2006
After 70 years on the road, the GUS Band has returned back to a purpose built bandroom in Northampton.
A Time for Peace
May 11, 2006
Flagship Brass Band Aid event set to wow the crowds in Bromley this weekend when star players help a great cause.
Forget JJB — head for Meltham instead
May 11, 2006
Forget the JJB contest and get booked into the forthcoming Meltham and Meltham Mills March and Hymn contest instead. It's so good they named it twice!
Amington amnesty!
May 11, 2006
If you happen to have a natty old Amington Band uniform tucked away in your wardrobe collecting dust, then the band wouldn't mind having it back.
Another Pritchard set to put pen to paper
May 11, 2006
Star percussionist to write for Rhythm Magazine.
New MD at Lanner and District
May 11, 2006
Kevin Ackford is the new man in the middle at Lanner and District. We have all the details about him too...
Top US bands set for Grand Celebration
May 11, 2006
Four top US bands are set to entertain the crowds in Cedarville, Iowa later next month.
Retirement for Florida stalwart
May 11, 2006
Brass Band of Central Florida announce the retirement of their stalwart player and supporter Elma James.
Results: EABBA Contrest
May 11, 2006
Clacton head the results table at Norwich on a good day out of contesting and all rounded off by a concert by Black Dyke.
Cawston warm up nicely
May 11, 2006
The Cawston Band warmed up nicely for the forthcoming concert with Australian Champions Brisbane Excelsior with a winning contest performance at the latest East Anglai Contest.
Stavanger set to jazz it up
May 11, 2006
The reigning Norwegian Champions are getting ready to jazz it up at the forthcoming Maijaz Festival in their home town this week.
