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The launch of FABB

April 20, 2007
The Federation of Australasian Brass Bands and the Australian Open was launched over the Easter weekend in Melbourne.


Sydney Metropolitan Brance

Sydney Metro update

April 20, 2007
Entries for the Sydney Metropolitan Band Branch Solo & Ensemble competition closed on Friday 23rd March 2007 with 160 entries received from 17 bands.


Capital Brass

Capital Brass go online

April 20, 2007
Capital Brass, a newly formed brass ensemble from the New Zealand School of Music in Wellington, has launched its new website.


Information needed

April 20, 2007
Kathy Clark, is conducting research into original works for brass bands based upon theatre works.


Western NSW solo comp

April 20, 2007
The Western Band Branch of Band Association of NSW will soon hold its first contest since reforming.


Brassfeast

Whodunnit?!

April 20, 2007
Want to come to an evening full of intrigue, mystery, bribery, double dealing and blackmail?? Plus lots of fun and entertainment? Then this event is perfect for you – Brassfeast Murder Mystery Night!


Mildura District Brass Band

Thoughtful unborn daughter

April 20, 2007
Brass band national championships are rather important – a fact undenied by the brass-band set, yet one little girl awaited her own arrival while awaiting her own dad’s.


Normans

Advert feature: Normans Musical Instruments

April 19, 2007
The new Besson Prestige horn has broken cover — and is set to thrill the horn players of the world! Normans will be the pace to get your mitts on one soon...


2007 Welsh Eisteddfod

April 19, 2007
The brass band contest at the National Eisteddfod of Wales will take place in Mold in North Wales this year — and there is plenty of dosh up for grabs!


Gavin Pritchard

Pritchard leaves Grimethorpe

April 19, 2007
Percussionist Gavin Pritchard has anounced his decision to leave the National Champions.


West Mercia

Retired from the force

April 19, 2007
The force is no longer with the Band of West Mercia Constabulary as they lose a valued player.


Old Silkstone

Old Silkstone March & Hymn Contest

April 19, 2007
If you want to enter then do it quick as there are plenty of bands already in the mix.


Carlton

New Reeder at Carlton

April 19, 2007
Carlton Brass welcome a new trombone player to the ranks in the form of Kris Reeder.


YBS

YBS welcome new bass trombone

April 19, 2007
Gareth Sykes is the new bass trombone with the YBS Band.


St Ronans

New team at St Ronans

April 19, 2007
A new conducting team will head St Ronans challenge for 2007 and beyond.


South London Fellowship help charity

April 19, 2007
The South London Fellowship Band has recently helped a fantastic cause.


Chalgrove

Suits you?

April 19, 2007
Chalgrove are on the lookout for some uniforms to set themselves off nicely for their Harrogate appearance later in the year.


Brass Band Aid

Brass Band Aid take up Arms

April 19, 2007
The latest Brass Band Aid venture sees them take up arms — and you can join them too!


Old Silkstone

New players at Old Silkstone

April 19, 2007
There are two new players in the ranks at Old Silkstone.


Woodfalls

Woodfalls do their bit for charity

April 19, 2007
SWT Woodfalls Band are doing their bit for charity


Ransome

Ransome out of Grand Shield

April 17, 2007
The Ransome Band has pulled out of the forthcoming Grand Shield Contest.


EBBA

Things on track for Europeans

April 17, 2007
In their latest press release the BFBB say everything is on track for the Europeans in May.


New MD at Torbay

April 17, 2007
Barry Cole is the new MD at the Torbay Band.


Death of Welsh stalwart

April 17, 2007
The death of Don Hendy, a foremost personality in the Welsh banding movement has been announced.


tHORNTON

Thornton's Scottish spot

April 17, 2007
Euphonium Star David Thornton to feature as guest soloist at the RSAMD Brass Band Day this weekend.




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Brass bands regain Parliamentary voice

June 27 • The setting up of a new All Party Parliamentary Group for Brass Banding gives brass bands a specific voice of support in Westminster.


Alan Duguid

Interview with Alan Duguid

June 26 • 4BR talks to conductor Alan Duguid about the inspirations behind his band's latest contemporary concert featuring works by Malcolm Arnold, David Bedford, Judith Bingham, Freddie Myers, Richard Rodney Bennett, Edmund Rubbra and Raymond Yiu.


Alan Jenkins

Alan Jenkins funeral details announced

June 25 • The funeral details for the highly respected musician and journalist Alan Jenkins have been announced.


Gray and Waespi

Gray and Waespi to lead joint masterclass approach in Bern

June 25 • A four-day conducting and composing masterclass led by Russell Gray and Oliver Waespi will take place in Bern later this year.


Barnsley Brass - Black Dyke Band

Thursday 25 June • St Mary's Church. Church Street. Barnsley S70 2AH


Regent Hall Concerts - Junior Guildhall Brass Band

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Royal Sackbut Collective

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Dobcross Silver Band - Mossley Band

Sunday 28 June • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - Central Band of the RAF

Thursday 2 July • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Chinnor Silver

June 27 • We are looking for Bb BASS & PERCUSSION players to join our friendly ambitious 1st Section band.. We rehearse on Wednesdays in our own bandroom . We have a good and varied diary of concerts, contests and a trip aboard planned for 2027


East London Brass

June 26 • Percussionist: ELB is looking for a talented percussionist to join our existing section. We’re an ambitious band with an exciting programme and plenty to look forward to in the second half of the year.


Lostock Hall Brass Band

June 23 • Could you be the kit player to make our percussion team complete? . We would love to hear from you.. with National Finals in September and promotion to the North West 1st Section from January 2027 there is so much to look forward too .


Ian Porthouse


Cornet soloist, clinician, conductor and adjudicator


               

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