News / 2012
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Final Scots call
January 27, 2012
The final call has gone out for competitors for the Besson Scottish Solo & Quartet Championship.
BBC report on abusive Butlins tweets
January 26, 2012
BBC online has reported on the recent abusive tweets that marred the Butlins Mineworkers Contest in Skegness.
Crockford leaves Grimethorpe
January 24, 2012
Sop star Kevin Crockford has left Grimethorpe Colliery Band with immediate effect.
Line up announced for Seaways Contest
January 24, 2012
The line up of bands competing at the DFDS Seaways Contest in Dover has been announced.
Foden's conjure up Spirit of Mingus
January 24, 2012
The great jazz icon Charles Mingus has inspired composer Andy Scott and Fodens.
Welsh Open line up confirmed
January 24, 2012
The line up for the 2012 Welsh Open in a few weeks time has been confirmed.
Co-op opt for the Devil with Childs
January 24, 2012
Co-operative Funeralcare Band has announced that Dr Nicholas Childs will lead their Devil assault.
Gregson to write major symphony for brass
January 24, 2012
Edward Gregson to write major new symphony for National Youth bands.
Tullis announce second coming!
January 24, 2012
There will be another Tullis Russell Mills Band taking to the stage at the Scottish Championships this year.
Scratch band help banish January Blues
January 24, 2012
The bunch of London based players recently helped commuters banish their January Blues — with a little unusual help from Tom Jones too...
Double champions thank Glyn
January 24, 2012
Glyn Williams Musical Instruments come to the rescue to help a double winner
Early retirement for Creetown stalwart
January 24, 2012
Harry Heaver takes early retirement from the Creetown Band — aged 93...
Kirky sign up cream of Scottish playing talent
January 24, 2012
Youth injection boosts Kirkintilloch challenge.
Burry Port launch new initiative
January 24, 2012
Burry Port Town Band launch new youth music event in home town.
Smithills complete marathon
January 24, 2012
Two amazing events for Smithills — a 10 hour marathon and a Bolton Wanderers win.
No rest for tuba star
January 24, 2012
Les Neish has started 2012 with a mini tour bang and a new expertise in raffling...
2012 NABBA Championship
January 24, 2012
The list of competing bands has been announced for the North American Championships in Ohio in March.
Salford announces BASBWE finalists
January 24, 2012
The three finalists for the Salford University BASBWE Composer's Competition have been announced.
Radio: Sounds of Brass
January 24, 2012
More music from the top eight ranked bands in the world from Philip Hunt
Abusive tweeters face police action
January 23, 2012
Those people who indulge in abusive tweets at brass band contests will find that the long arm of the law is on to them.
2012 Butlins Mineworkers Championship Section — Sunday (Live)
January 22, 2012
The top section bands are providing the entertainment at Skegness on Sunday.
