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2008 March (Downunder)

March 4, 2008
This month we give our opinion on media for brass bands in Australia and New Zealand.


2008 February (Downunder)

February 6, 2008
The Australian Nationals Gala Concert looks certain to be a beauty. But is it?


2008: February

February 1, 2008
This month we give our opinion on the deserving poor; Entry fees and time and dates.


2008 January (Downunder)

January 7, 2008
As the New Year clicks over we had time to discuss with some of our band buddies what they would wish for in 2008, and a brief reflection on the 4BRDU 2007 Band of the Year.


2008: January

January 2, 2008
This month we give our opinion on Quality & Innovation; Percussion misconception and Financial resolutions.


2007 December (Downunder)

December 3, 2007
This month we present a snapshot of the year as we saw it, along with a revisit of National inconsistencies.


2007: December

December 1, 2007
This month we give our opinion on a Prescription entertainment, Standing room only and in Praise of prize money.


2007 November (Downunder)

November 1, 2007
This month we consider The Australasian Open, when is the 'right' time to call it quits, and how to buy the best instrument for you.


2007: November

October 31, 2007
This month we give our opinion on a Sellers Market; Taking a Lower Section chill pill, and being in praise of Philip Sparke.


2007: October

October 5, 2007
This month we give our opinion on quantity not quality, an uneasy alliance, and in praise of female conductors.


2007 October (Downunder)

October 3, 2007
This month we reflect upon the NZ National Band tour; the Melbourne International Festival of Brass; and brass band recordings.


2007 September (Downunder)

September 2, 2007
This month we consider the 2008 Australian test music; Conflict of Interest; National Grading Standards; and are we being fair to our Adjudicators?


2007: September

August 30, 2007
This month we give our opinion on the troubles in Scotland; The search for the age of youth and the hat trick anomaly.


2007 August (Downunder)

August 3, 2007
This month we consider the upcoming Victorian and NSW State Championships; and urge your support.


2007: August

August 1, 2007
This month we give our opinion on the support at the Proms; Paying deps and echoes of Belle Vue.


2007 July (Downunder)

July 10, 2007
The NZ Championships has prompted thought on the Band of the Year event, the length of the sessions, and post-contest fatigue syndrome.


2007: July

July 2, 2007
This month we give our opinion on the increasing problem of borrowing; Contest Fatigue Syndrome and in praise of the lost art of melodic lyricism.


2007 June (Downunder)

June 5, 2007
This month we consider the sharing and promotion of bands, test music and prize money....what prizemoney!?


2007: June

June 5, 2007
This month we give our opinion on 'Meadgate', Whit Friday shenanigans and the selection of test pieces for the National Finals.


2007: May

May 9, 2007
This month we give our opinion on the Europeans in Birmingham; the lead on youth developement and in praise of Brass Band Willebroek.




Newstead Brass - Brett Baker

Saturday 17 January • St Wilfrid's Church, . Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8LA


The Hepworth Band - New Year Concert

Sunday 25 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 21 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Mid Rhondda Band

January 6 • Mid Rhondda Band are currently looking for a trombone player and percussionists to join the team. We are a friendly, welcoming 3rd section band working towards competing in the Welsh Area in March. We also have a variety of events booked for 2026.


The Marple Band

January 6 • Bb Bass and Tuned Percussionist vacancies to join our fabulous band. We are a friendly, ambitious 2nd Section band, starting an exciting new year.


Christchurch Vintage Brass

January 6 • Bb Bass required for our friendly non contesting day time band. We rehearse Monday afternoons from 13:30 in Southbourne near Bournemouth with refreshments afterwards. MD Steve Chislett.


Andy Wareham

BMus (Hons), MMus (Hons)
Conductor, Composer, Brass Tutor, Musicologist


               

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