News / 2007
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Doctor on call for Lofthouse
February 21, 2007
The BBC One series, Street Doctor will feature members of the Lofthouse 2000 Band this Thursday evening, 22nd February.
Rogerstone lose resident
February 21, 2007
The Rogerstone Band has informed 4BR that its REsident Conductor, Gareth Hann is stepping down.
Leicester chuffed with NEMBBA win
February 21, 2007
The Leicester Co-op Band are a happy bunch after taking victory at the NEMBBA Contest in Derby on Sunday, a timely boost ahead of The Regionals.
Magic Flute anyone?
February 21, 2007
If you fancy taking part in the Mozart opera, The Magic Flute, the music department at the University of Chichester would be interested to here from you.
Musical chairs at Gresley
February 21, 2007
The Gresley Colliery Band has had been playing musical chairs as it prepares for the Regional contest.
Dobson teams up with Mount Charles Youth
February 21, 2007
Composer and Conductor, Simon Dobson has taken over the reigns of the Mount Charles Youth Band.
Elland completes line-up
February 21, 2007
The Elland Silver Band has been fine tuning its line up ahead the Regional contest in March.
BT amazed with the double
February 20, 2007
Ben Thomson who defended his BBC Radio 2 Young Brass Soloist title on Saturday is amazed at winning two years running.
CMFCB extends sponsorship
February 20, 2007
The Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band is delighted to continue its sponsorship with Ben Bailey Homes.
Wire connects with new associate
February 20, 2007
The Bactiguard Wire Brass Band has confirmed to 4BR that Adrian Morris is taking up the role as their new associate conductor.
Smiith to give lecture on instrument design
February 20, 2007
Dr Richard Smith, is to give a lecture on Wednesday 21st February in the Music Department at Durham University and its free too!
EBBA extends solo competition deadline
February 20, 2007
EBBA has confirmed to 4BR that they've extended the deadline for competitors to register for the European Soloists competition in Birmingham this May till 28th February along with announcing further details about this year's Championships.
Thoresby strengthen ranks
February 20, 2007
The Thoresby Colliery Band has strengthened its ranks ahead of the Regional contest including the return of a familiar face.
Exciting times at Easington
February 19, 2007
The RMT Easington Colliery Band are looking forward to some exciting times after its gained some new recruits.
New faces at Carlton Main
February 19, 2007
The Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band are delighted to announce some new faces to the ranks ahead of the contest season.
Regional works performed at Halifax
February 19, 2007
If you want to hear all five Regional test pieces, you can do so on Saturday 24th February in Halifax.
Coleshill tuning up for Brassed Off
February 19, 2007
Coleshill Town Band are in rehearsals for Brassed Off in June this year.
Dereham appoints new MD
February 19, 2007
The Dereham Band from Norfolk has appointed Tony Hampton as its new MD.
Coppull set for slow melody contest
February 19, 2007
The Coppull & Standish Band have announced to 4BR that they are holding a Slow Melody Contest on Sunday 18th March.
Kennedy's farewell Mum
February 19, 2007
Recently, the Kennedy brothers John, Ronald and Edward were united with their father Ronnie for a blow with their old band the current Irish Champions the 1st Old Boys Association Silver Band in Belfast.
Mereside team up with Virgin
February 18, 2007
Mereside Brass has gained valuable finacial support from Virgin Media.
Gresley go walkabout
February 18, 2007
Whatever the result at the Regional Championships in Burton upon Trent next month, at least Gresley Colliery Band will look the part. No spilling any beer then!
Alexander the great at Newbridge
February 18, 2007
The Newbridge Celynen Band has signed a new bass player ahead of the Regionals in Swansea.
Test piece previews in Midlands
February 18, 2007
There is to be a test piece preview in the Midlands next weekend when four bands get together to give an insight to how they should all sound — all for the cost of a pound!
Bolton youth make music
February 18, 2007
Over 250 young players recently got together to make music in Bolton as part of their music services annual event.
