News / 2007
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NCBBA Solo & Quartet Contest
January 25, 2007
It may have taken place a little while ago, but there was another good turnout in Scotland for one of their solo and quartet contests.
Exciting times for Sellers Youth
January 25, 2007
An exciting new event is being headed by Sellers Youth Band.
Yeo blown away!
January 25, 2007
The trombone legend, Doug Yeo has spoken to 4BR about his Butlins experience last weekend including the weather and his activities within the UK before flying back home on Friday.
Contact Helen
January 29, 2007
Brass Bands Association of New Zealand contest manager, Helen Hoy, has moved back to New Zealand and needs to hear from you.
Forgotten horns
January 25, 2007
The number of entries for the National Junior Tenor Horn solo event at Ivanhoe is eight.
Crockford joins Willoughby
January 24, 2007
Willoughby Band has received a major boost in it’s quest for the Australian National Brass Band Championship title with the news that soprano legend Kevin Crockford has agreed to play with the band at the contest in Ivanhoe at Easter.
Boyes returns to euph
January 24, 2007
Davey Boyes, musical director of Canterbury Foundation Brass has decided to make a return to playing.
Full House at Boroondara
January 24, 2007
Boroondara Brass are pleased to announce that the band now has a full complement of brass musicians for the upcoming 2007 Nationals Championships.
No Warringah at Keller
January 24, 2007
Warringah Concert Brass has informed the organisers of the Ern Keller Band of the Year competition that the band will not be competing in the 2007 event.
Advert: John Packer Instruments
January 22, 2007
There is only 1 left! So if you want a tuba get in touch with John Packer right away.
New York, New York for Childs
January 22, 2007
The most reconizable performer in the brass band world is set to become the new face of York.
Tuning key to Butlins success
January 22, 2007
If you are going to win a major contest the it appears that bands have to get the basics of tuning right if the Mineworkers was anything to go by.
All in a Weeks work
January 22, 2007
Nigel Weeks and Desford produce the class to take the Mineworkers title and pocket the £6,000 top prize.
No Common problems for Skelmanthorpe
January 22, 2007
John Roberts and Skelmanthorpe certainly made their mark with their winning performance in the First Section at Butlins.
A good win for Goodwin
January 22, 2007
Phil Goodwin and his Delph Band can enjoy themselves after their fine win in the Second Section in Skegness.
All Heyl and hearty
January 22, 2007
Derek Johnston and his Heyl Band are in a hearty state after thier win at the Mineworkers in Skegness.
Thoresby double delight
January 22, 2007
Christine Gent and her talented band of youngsters make it a double triumph at Skegness.
Orange PCYC seek MD
January 23, 2007
Orange PCYC Brass Band is looking for a new MD for its senior band following the departure of Derek Moule.
Bumper Brass at the Guild
January 22, 2007
There has been a bumper entry for the forthcoming Brass at the Guild Hall Contest in a couple of weeks time.
Solo and party items for Ivanhoe
January 23, 2007
The Victorian Bands League has released the entry numbers for the solo and party items for the 2007 National Championships being held at Easter.
Yeo to help BBA
January 22, 2007
Douglas Yeo is set to do his bit for Brass Band Aid with a speacial performance with Pennine Brass on Tuesday night. Get along and hear the legend!
New York Staff Band to celebrate 120th anniversary
January 22, 2007
Brett Baker to headline celebrations of one of the most famous names in the Salvationist banding world.
United launch into the community
January 22, 2007
The United 2000 Co-operative band has launched itself into the community.
