2006 News / International

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Holst's Australian Premiere

4-Jun-2007

Brisbane musician Adrian Head recently performed the Australian premiere of a recent arrangment of Holst's Concertante for trombone and organ, or in this case, for trombone and band.

New principal at YBS

30-Dec-2006

The signings continue at the former European Champions as the highly regarded Iain Culross takes over the Principal Cornet seat.

Grimethorpe gain new sponsorship deal

30-Dec-2006

Three fantastic pieces of news for the National Champions as they gain a new sponsorship deal, solo horn and pick up the 4BR Band of the Year title too.

Record entry for Butlins

30-Dec-2006

There are a record number of bands geting their lips in shape for the first major contest festival of the year, as Butlins announce the line up of competitors for Skegness.

Sellers Youth Band's Christmas Crackers

30-Dec-2006

Just as their senior band have been busy over Christmas, so too have Sellers youngsters.

Test piece workshop set for South West

30-Dec-2006

The South West Area of the National Association of Brass Band Conductors will be holding a workshop on the 3rd and 4th section area test pieces early next year.

Sellers close up after hectic Christmas schedule

30-Dec-2006

Sellers International Band has finally shut the bandroom doors for the year after a hectic Christmas finale.

New and late arrivals at Ransome

30-Dec-2006

The Ransome Band welcome back two players and the arrival of a new one (in perhaps 16 years time).

Old Hall latest to be 'Brassed Off'

30-Dec-2006

Old Hall Brass are the latest band to take to the stage with the never ending story of Brassd Off.

Calling all former Stanshawe players

30-Dec-2006

The trustees of the former British Open winners are holding a reunion next year.

2007 Euro Brass Contest

30-Dec-2006

Organisers reveal details of 2007 contest. If you are interested then find out more here.

Death of Alan Norton

30-Dec-2006

The death of the former Yorkshire Bus Company and Yorkshire Traction Honley Band has been announced.

New sop at YBS

30-Dec-2006

Claire Taylor is the new soprano at the YBS Band as they continue to rebuild in the post King era.

Enough is enough

30-Dec-2006

With the road death tolls mounting, we are reminded of the tragic accident this time 12 months ago which claimed the lives of two members of the Lawrence family from Brisbane Brass.

NABBA announces new recording contest

29-Dec-2006

The North American Brass Band Association announces the NABBA Recording of the Year contest for CDs released from December 16th, 2006—December 15th, 2007.

The combined 2007 South Australian State Competitions and 150th Anniversary celebrations of the Tanunda Town Band scheduled for the weekend of 5-7 October 2007 will return to the traditional venue of the Tanunda Show Hall.

New sponsorship for Europeans

27-Dec-2006

The European Championships are set for a financial boost as well as the return of an iconic trophy.

British Bandsman Award for Brass in Concert

27-Dec-2006

The revitalised Brass in Concert contest gains prestigious award.

Advert: TP Music

27-Dec-2006

Fancy naming a new piece of music and getting it free of charge as well?

Gresswell set to return

27-Dec-2006

Star tuba player set to return to his former banding alma mater.

Hitchin up the funds

27-Dec-2006

The Hitchin Band recently did their bit for a fantastic cause by helping to raise £5000 for Macmillan Cancer Support

Summer School heads for a posh venue

27-Dec-2006

The longest running brass band summer school is set for a new home to celebrate its 25th anniverary - Uppingham - a real top school for toffs!

Eikanger celebrate Xmas in music

27-Dec-2006

The Eikanger Band has had a busy time celebrating Christmas in a most musical fashion.

4BRDU Band of the Year

25-Dec-2006

Who are the players (and conductor) we have chosen as the 4BRDU Band of the Year for 2006? There are some great performers chosen but do you agree with our choices?