News / 2012
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Brighouse leave Austria and Italy gasping
October 11, 2012
National champions in breathtaking form on recent tour to Austria and Italy.
Welsh students looking for votes
October 11, 2012
The Brass Band Society of Cardiff University is hoping David Childs and a grand in cash will help them with their musical aims.
Belgian assault on Foden's Contest
October 11, 2012
The upcoming Foden's Solo, Duet & Quartet Contest has attracted competitors from far and wide.
First position change at British Trombone Society
October 11, 2012
Brett Baker hands over British Trombone Society Presidency to Carol Jarvis after seven highly successful years in charge.
New signings at Rainford
October 11, 2012
Fresh from their recent Fleetwood success, Rainford dip into the transfer market to strengthen the ranks.
Watkins claims BTS Award
October 11, 2012
Brighouse & Rastrick's Ryan Watkins picks up prestigious British Trombone Society Award to rub shoulders with Ian Bousfield, Kevin Price and Steve Legge.
New duo at Pemberton
October 11, 2012
Pemberton Old gain two new faces as personnel continues to change at North West band.
Radio: Listen to the Band
October 11, 2012
Family connections this week with Frank Renton at the BBC.
Jon Waters named director of TBDBITL
October 11, 2012
After the viral YouTube video reaches nearly 8-million views, Jon Waters is named director of the Ohio State University Marching Band, the worlds largest brass band.
Report & Results: 2012 Bolsover Festival of Brass
October 10, 2012
EYMS lead the list of winners at Bolsover on a day when banding's understanding of racial issues made for uncomfortable headlines.
Report & Results: 2012 Fife Charities BBA Contest
October 10, 2012
Unison Kinneil dances to the Kingdom of Fife crown in Kirkcaldy under the baton of new MD Craig Anderson.
Lippeatt suspended from ABBA Chairmanship
October 09, 2012
Stan Lippeatt has been suspended from his role as ABBA Chairman pending the outcome of a disciplinary meeting.
Cory open up on Daphnis & Chloe
October 09, 2012
Philip Harper and Welsh champions to welcome supporters to open rehearsal ahead of London assault.
Geneva sponsors RAH Final
October 09, 2012
Kapitol Promotions announce Geneva sponsorship deal for Albert Hall Final.
Major changes at Brass Band Oberosterreich
October 09, 2012
New musical direction at Austrian band as the inspirational Hannes Buchegger steps down after a decade of success.
Great champions remembered in NZ
October 09, 2012
The 25 surviving members of the historic 1953 and 1962 National Bands of New Zealand are to be musically honoured in Christchurch later this month, led by NZ Champions Woolston Brass.
Derwent disappointment before Bolsover
October 09, 2012
Illness strikes to deny Derwent Brass the chance to perform their 20th anniversary programme at Bolsover Festival of Brass.
New generation set for Markham Main
October 09, 2012
The Markham Main Colliery Band is set to invest in its long term future.
Life of Brian reaches GCG
October 09, 2012
C Brian Buckley lends a helping hand to the Gwaun Cae Gurwen Band to enable them to perform in Fishguard.
New MD takes the dip at Poole
October 09, 2012
David Evans has become the new MD at Poole Borough Band.
Death of Tim Bourne
October 09, 2012
The death has been announced of former Burry Port soprano player Tim Bourne.
Unreserved apologies over offensive Dolly
October 08, 2012
Hatfield Colliery MD Graham O'Connor and ABBA Chairman Stan Lippeatt offer unreserved apologies over totally misjudged entertainment item at Bolsover Contest.
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Report & Results: 2012 Fleetwood Contest
October 07, 2012
Rainford claim Championship honours at Fleetwood with section wins for Flixton, Blackpool, Parr and Stockport Schools
Wardle's Norwegian connection
October 07, 2012
Wardle High School Band set to make new connection to Norwegian friends.
