News / 2006
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Lympstone thrilled at qualification
March 21, 2006
Charlie Fleming and the Lympstone South West Telecoms Band are celebrating after qualifying for the National Finals in Harrogate in September.
Lydbrook Band visit Latvia and Lithuania
March 21, 2006
Steve Sykes and Lydbrook Band are set to fly off to sample the delights of Latvia and Lithuania this week on the back of some great Regional success. Hope they all get their passports up to date then.
Brit trio to feature in Far East
March 21, 2006
The British compositional trio of Barry, Grantham and Meechan are to feature in the Far East in April. Sounds like a boy band tour doesn't it?
Howley goes back Downunder
March 21, 2006
Brighouse and Rastrick euph star is set to head to OZ to compete at the Australian Championships in April as well as help launch a new euph.
Attentione all budding composers
March 21, 2006
The Italians have a big composition competition crying out to be won by a Brit! It all sounds a touch foreign, but there's 5000 euro up for grabs. We have the first details.
Smithills hit new depths
March 21, 2006
Smithills take delivery of 4 new Sovereign basses to help them create a big noise.
Results: North Wales Solo and Quartet
March 21, 2006
Results from the recent North Wales Solo, Duet and Quartet Contest.
BBC Radio 2 finalists decided
March 21, 2006
The finalists for the BBC Radio 2 Young Brass competition have now been decided after a thrilling night of entertainment in Manchester.
Artist in the Parc
March 21, 2006
Tim Shore is set to become the first artist in residence with the Parc and Dare Band.
Galdhøpiggen
March 21, 2006
Simon Kerwin's Norwegian piece gets the nod for the New Zealand Nationals.
Childs enjoys nap hand
March 19, 2006
BAYV MD enjoys a nap hand victory at Swansea, but lays down the plans already for the Euro assault in Belfast.
Northop back on the road to success
March 19, 2006
Thomas Wyss is certainly enjoying himself as he leads Northop to their first Regional title since 1992.
Beaumaris back with a bang
March 19, 2006
Paul Hughes and his young band return with a bang at Swansea as they win the Third Section.
Small relishes return to Finals
March 19, 2006
One of the most inspirational brass teachers in Wales is relishing a return to Harrogate later this year.
Newbridge set for Harrogate assault
March 19, 2006
The Newbridge Celynen Band are set to try and bring the Second Section National title back to Wales after their commanding win in Swansea.
Scots to invade Germany
March 19, 2006
Kingdom Brass band aim to make new friends and show the Germans what they are missing before the World Cup.
B&R respond to Gourlay departure
March 19, 2006
Disappointment and delight at Gourlay departure from Brighouse and Rastrick.
Slaithwaite’s surprise award
March 19, 2006
They may have come just outside the prizes at the Yorkshire Regional Championships, but the Slaithwaite Band picked up a great old trophy for their efforts.
New MD at Ynyshir
March 19, 2006
This weekend saw the debut of a new MD and a number of new players for the Ynyshir Band.
Gresley announce changes
March 19, 2006
There has been a number of changes behind the scenes at Gresley Old Hall Band.
Clevedon on the web
March 19, 2006
The Cevedon Band are now on the world wide web — so get and log in...
Carlton search for new resident
March 19, 2006
Carlton Main are in the market for a new resident conductor as Jason Katsikaris heads for Wales.
Famous Belgians help Horden cause
March 19, 2006
No, not Claude van Damme but Messers Thienen, Helsen and Vermeiren from Brass Band Willebroek.
Twelfth man or woman for Tilbury
March 19, 2006
The Tilbury Band fielded a twelfth woman at the Regional contest on the weekend at Stevenage.
160 not out
March 19, 2006
Despite six number 1 draws on the trot at the Yorkshire Area, Meltham and Meltham Mills are enjoying life at the moment in their 160th year.
