News / 2007
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Dyke and Grimey prepare for Proms
July 27, 2007
The National and British Open champions are just about ready for their Prom appearance tomorrow.
PolySteel battle the elements
July 27, 2007
Grand Shield winners have been battling the elements of late.
King Cotton goes into rehearsal
July 27, 2007
Ian Brownbill's musical 'King Cotton' is due to go into rehearsal next week — and there is a space or two availale if you want to tread the boards luvvies!
Stanshawe trace
July 27, 2007
The trustees of the fondly remembered Stanshawe Band are still looking for past members to help celebrate at a reunion dinner.
Hitchin blow their funds
July 27, 2007
The Hitchin Band recently blew their way to boosting their band funds by over £500 with a marathon blow starting at 9.00am in the morning.
New Festival for bands
July 27, 2007
West Mercia Constabulary is in the process of organising a festival for non competing bands.
Scouts ready for tour
July 27, 2007
Be prepared! 2nd Rossendale Scouts are ready to take to the road for Rodney Newton's 'Great Adventure'.
New signings at Tredegar
July 27, 2007
Welsh representatives at London Finals announce more new signings.
It's Hobson's Choice for Chichester
July 27, 2007
The Chichester City Band has just recorded the music for the play Hobson's Choice.
Best of Brass set for Leeds
July 27, 2007
The season of brass band concerts at Morley Town Hall has been announced.
Battle of the Bands
July 26, 2007
South Bank Piazza in Brisbane is the place to be this Sunday 29 July to take in all that Brisbane has to offer in terms of brass bands, along with a guest performance by Russell Gray.
The passing of Derek Livesley
July 26, 2007
Derek Livesley, former percussionist and treasurer of Kew Band, lost a long battle with cancer last Sunday July 22nd dying in hospital.
Blue Lake Festival 2007
July 25, 2007
Get set for another great weekend in Mt Gambier for this years Blue Lake Festival, being held 17 & 18 November.
2007 Scottish Open
July 25, 2007
16 bands will battle it out on Macbeth in November as the Scottish Open confirms contest details.
Tewkesbury battle the floods
July 25, 2007
The Tewkesbury Band are still battling the flood waters in Gloucestershire, but optimism remains!
Stable times at Newton
July 25, 2007
Newtown Band report stable times and a flourishing youth band at their AGM.
New recruits at Silk Brass
July 25, 2007
There are two new recruits in the ranks of Silk Brass (Astra Zeneca) Band — in 15 years time maybe..
Stannington's X Factor
July 25, 2007
Stannington Brass recently welcomed the luminous talents of the X Factor crowd to Sheffield.
The passing of Dora Simm
July 24, 2007
Many band people will be saddened to hear of the passing of Mrs. Dora Simm, last Friday, aged 95 years.
4BR breaks 100,000 mark
July 22, 2007
4BR has broken through a significant barrier as it continues to bring you all you need to know about the world of brass bands.
Tredegar appoint Composer in Residence
July 22, 2007
Gavin Higgins has been appointed as the first Composer in Residence at Tredegar Band.
Standing ovation for City of Cardiff
July 22, 2007
A fantastic ovation was recently enjoyed by the City of Cardiff (Mellingriffith) Band and guest star Simone Rebello in its home town.
