News / 2012
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Regent launch in style
September 16, 2012
Regent Community Brass made its impressive debut appearance as part of the recent Bandstand Marathon event in London.
West Midlands contest cancelled
September 16, 2012
The West Midlands BBA Contest due to be held at Pershore later this month has been cancelled.
Report & Results: 2012 Miner's Welfare Entertainment Contest
September 15, 2012
City of Cardiff (Melingriffith) 2 claim the trophy and the prize money at Porthcawl.
Advert: John Packer Musical Instruments
September 15, 2012
John Packer is at the races in Cheltenham next weekend — so its an odds on bet we have some brilliant new thoroughbreds on show.
Gone missing...
September 15, 2012
Anyone with an idea of where two missing British Open stand banners have gone, then please make arrangements to get them back.
Advert: Handley Band Uniforms
September 15, 2012
Olympic & Paralympic performers seen around the world in Handley products and accessories.
Cornwall ready for cream of music making
September 15, 2012
A day of top class brass band music making is promised at the Cornish Championships later this month.
Gold medal performances for Bandstand Marathon
September 15, 2012
The last day of the Paralympic Games saw music ring out from over 200 bandstands around the country.
Boghorn success for Gillingham
September 15, 2012
Gillingham Imperial Silver's Open Day proved to be a great success thanks in small part to a boghorn player!
Bands ready for Wychavon
September 14, 2012
the 20th running of the popular Wychavon Entertainment contest takes place this weekend in Droitwich Spa.
Advert: Bandmaster
September 14, 2012
Bandmaster help Alder Valley in 2012 celebration with euphonium star Matthew White.
St Austell hit a round 2200 on golf day
September 14, 2012
The annual St Austell Golf Day raised £2,200 for the hard working Cornish band.
Death of Dai Trombone
September 14, 2012
One of the great stalwarts of Welsh banding has passed away, with news of the death of the popular David Jones of Cwmaman Band.
Harris returns home
September 14, 2012
The experienced Nick Harris makes a welcome return to his home band at Pleasley.
Lippeatt to lead Gloucestershire judging presentation
September 14, 2012
Stan Lippeatt to give adjudication presentation at Gloucestershire Brass Band Association AGM.
Marshall replaces Childs in Midlands
September 14, 2012
Black Dyke's principal cornet player Richard Marshall replaces Dr Robert Childs in the top section box in the Midlands next year.
Bugle exhibition to celebrate contest centenary
September 14, 2012
An exhibition of the first 100 years of the iconic West of England Bandsman's Festival is to be displayed in Cornwall.
Geneva to sponsor Cheltenham National Finals
September 13, 2012
British company becomes principal sponsor for major National event.
Trainee judges set for National Finals
September 13, 2012
Innovative ABBA training scheme set to run at Cheltenham Finals.
Bringing in the Dudley sheaths
September 13, 2012
The West Midlands Divisional Fellowship Band help in Harvest Festival celebrations.
Miners set for Porthcawl outing
September 13, 2012
There is sure to be plenty of fine music making on show at the Miners Entertainment Contest in Porthcawl on the weekend.
Hirst takes hot seat at Skelmanthorpe
September 13, 2012
The former Dyke, Brighouse, Grimey and JSVB cornet player brings his experience to the hot seat at Skelmanthorpe.
Re-elections in the West
September 13, 2012
The hard working team behind the Council of the West of England BBA has been re-elected.
First Youth Band Summer Course in Australia
September 13, 2012
Prof David King set to lead first National Australia Brass Youth Band Summer Course in Queensland in January 2013.
Pershore recordings now available
September 13, 2012
Recordings of the performing bands at the recent Pershore Festival of Brass are now available.
