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Results: Championship of Ireland

October 31, 2004
The results of the 87th Championship of Ireland Brass Championship held in the Ulster Hall, Belfast on Saturday 30th October


Pontins logo

Results: Pontins (Sunday)

October 31, 2004
Staffordshire and Steve Bastable win the Harry and Margaret Mortimer Championship section while Barnsley Building Society and John Hopkinson win the second.


Pontins logo

Results: Pontins (Saturday)

October 30, 2004
Wrexham Brass and Wayne Ruston win first section; United Norwest 2000 Brass and Jamie Meredith the third section; and Valley Brass (Haydock) with Bob Wyatt the fourth section.


acoustic triangle

Ex Chet star set to return

October 29, 2004
Fancy trying something a bit different? Star pianist set to return to old Alma Mata with his acoustic triangle


Returnee to Longridge

October 29, 2004
Matthew Balson returns to Longridge as the band say farewell to others.


Bon Accord set to entertain

October 29, 2004
One of Scotlands top bands are set to round off their year in style


Ransome warm up for Pontins

October 29, 2004
Plenty of great feedback for Ransome as they warm up for the Pontins Championships


Royal Albert Hall

Nationals Survey

October 29, 2004
The BFBB has sent out the following survey to get the views from its member bands


Ray Farr

Reg Vardy and Durham get together

October 29, 2004
Ray Farr and the Reg Vardy Band and the University of Durham are set to continue its close association


European logo and trophy

Norway supports EBBA

October 29, 2004
The Norwegian Band Federation have come out in support of EBBA following the European contract termination


David Maplestone

Maplestone to leave Stourport

October 29, 2004
David Maplestone has resigned from his position as Musical Director of Stourport-on-Severn Brass Band with effect from Christmas


Madeley strengthens community links

October 29, 2004
Abraham Darby Specialist School has been working closely with their local community once more


£50K up for grabs for composers

October 29, 2004
New Music Award from the PRS sees £50,000 up for grabs for a new composition.


RNCM Festival of Brass 2005

October 29, 2004
Further details released by organisers for next years event


Euro Flag

Besson issue Euro statement

October 28, 2004
Besson Musical Instruments has issued a press release concerning the new arrangements for the European Championships


Robert Kavanagh

Kavanagh CC

October 27, 2004
Robert Kavanagh is the new South Australia solo champion


Tune into Australia

October 27, 2004
"Brass Encounters" is now available World Wide 24 hours a day


Prizewinners in Ireland

October 27, 2004
Lots of prizewinners on display in Belfast


Greggs set to promote youth

October 27, 2004
A new youth band is to be formed in Newcastle upon Tyne through Gregg's Bakery Band


Euro flag

Shock decision for Europeans

October 27, 2004
Besson terminates its contract with EBBA, as doubts arise over European future


David Bishop-Rowe

National winner revealed

October 25, 2004
There was only one winner out of over 6000 entries — and we reveal who it was...


New date for 2005 Open

October 25, 2004
There is a new date for the British Open next year


2004 Dutch Championships

October 25, 2004
Big turn out expected at the forthcoming Dutch Championships to be held at the Martiniplaza in Groningen in December. We have the details


87th Irish Championship

October 25, 2004
The 87th Championship of Ireland Bands Contest is set for Saturday 30th October


Your views needed

October 25, 2004
Yorkshire & Humberside Annual Contest need your views so that their copntest can become a success once more




Louis Dowdeswell

Dowdeswell ready for final print run

October 15 • The new album from trumpet star Louis Dowdeswell is set to bring high intensity brass to the classics .


Rochdale Contest

Bands ready for Rochdale own-choice challenges

October 15 • There are plenty of bands and plenty of musical choice to enjoy at the Rochdale Contest this weekend.


Wychavon

Wychavon Festival of Brass line-ups confirmed

October 15 • There will be a full day of entertainment at The De Montfort School in Evesham later this month.


Boscombe

Boscombe to welcome Black Dyke Band for 140th anniversary

October 15 • Boscombe Band of the Salvation Army will welcome Black Dyke Band for a joint concert to celebrate 140 years of music making and worship.


Regent Hall Concerts - Trafalgar Brass

Thursday 15 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Queentet

Friday 16 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Funny Bones Symphonic Brass

Friday 16 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Fulham Brass Band

Friday 16 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Dobcross Silver Band -

Friday 16 October • Playhouse 2 . 2 Newtown street. Shaw. Oldham OL2 8NX


Tintwistle Band

October 15 • We currently have a vacancy for a 2nd horn player, and with lots of exciting engagements coming up we would love to get this seat filled! We are a second section band, and rehearse every Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom in Tintwistle.


Lostock Hall Brass Band

October 13 • Could you be our next PRINCIPAL CORNET player? and the final piece of our jigsaw!. We are PROMOTED TO THE 1st SECTION in January 2027 as North West 2nd Section Champions of 2026. We are a friendly bunch, have a great mix of ages and sensible mix of jobs


St Michael's Band

October 13 • St Michael’s Band Middleton is a community based non-contesting band looking for players in all sections but particularly cornets front and back row. You’d be very welcome if you are returning to playing or indeed need band experience as a new player


Simon Gresswell


Conductor, adjudicator, tutor, tuba specialist


               

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