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Nick Hudson

Leyland nab Nick Hudson

September 28, 2004
North West Champions strengthen their ranks with star trombone signing for London.


Frank Renton

Renton to head to the Co-op

September 28, 2004
Frank Renton will head Scottish Co-op's attempt to retain their Scottish Open title.


Toe Tapping Brass

September 28, 2004
Mole Valley Silver and Regent Brass set to get the feet tapping away in Leatherhead of all places.


Basses in the Belfry

September 28, 2004
City of Chester enjoy the Church outing.


Everyone welcome at Tongwynlais

September 28, 2004
Tongwynlais Youth Silver Band will be holding an Open Rehearsal to recruit new players. If you are up for it, then go along and try it out.


Roy Curran

Results: Wychavon

September 28, 2004
We have the full results and a detailed report from the popular entertainment contest that saw victory go again to Wingates and Roy Curran.


Pontins announce Finals line-ups

September 24, 2004
The full list of bands to take part in the 2004 Pontins Championships have been released. We have the details


Brett Baker

Jackfield trom bonanza

September 24, 2004
Jackfield and Brett Baker are to promote new music for trombone


Wingates Uniform Amnesty!!

September 24, 2004
If you happen to have an old Wingates uniform in your wardrobe, then they would like it back — and you won't be in trouble either!


A new couple at Brackley

September 24, 2004
Brackley and District welcome a new duo to the team


Elgar Howarth

Howarth to light up Fireworks Night

September 24, 2004
Elgar Howarth will be at the helm for the final night concert at the Durham University Brass Symposium


Lots of new faces at Leyland

September 24, 2004
North West Champions have been busy on the transfer front in time for London


Brass Arts Festival 2004

September 24, 2004
Details for the forthcoming event at Regent Hall on 14th October


Neil Jowett and Ian McKellen

Lindley sent to the Asylum

September 24, 2004
Neil Jowett and the Lindley Band could be up for film honours as well as band honours next year, with their part in the Sir Ian McKellan Hollywood film about love in a psychiatric hospital!


Portishead honour Arnhem Heroes

September 24, 2004
The Portishead Band have just returned from taking part in the celebrations to honour those who fought in Operation Market Garden


Russell Gray

Rainford gain a Gray Associate

September 24, 2004
Russell Gray is to become associate conductor of the Rainford Band


Jim Davies

Kippax welcome cornet legend to the helm

September 24, 2004
Former Welsh cornet legend Jim Davies is the new MD at Kippax


New faces at Gresley Old

September 24, 2004
Two new players join the ranks in time for the forthcoming Wychavon Contest.


World Wide Brass

September 24, 2004
Sounds of Brass can now be accessed on the world wide web. We have the details of how to listen to a banding programme from Devon all over the world.


Holroyd lose MD

September 24, 2004
Matthew van Emmerick has resigned his MD position with the Holroyd City Band in Australia


Tuba star at Swiss Open

September 24, 2004
Robin Norman of the Travelsphere Holidays Band will be taking a nice weekend break, contesting in Switzerland with the Hanspeter Band


87th North of Ireland Championships

September 24, 2004
Details of the forthcoming 87th Championship of Ireland to be held in Belfast in October have been released.


Jaguar to help Alzheimer's Society

September 24, 2004
Jaguar (Coventry)set to help celebrate 25th anniversary of the Alzheimer's Society


Roberts Bakery conquer Germany

September 24, 2004
The other Sandbach based band, Roberts Bakery have conquered a bit of Germany for the sixth time in seven years.


Rankings: September update

September 22, 2004
Latest rankings attached following the 2004 British Open Championships.




Parc and Dare

Report & Results: 2024 SEWBBA Autumn Festival

November 26 • Parc & Dare takes the entertainment honours in Tonyrefail, with section awards to Tylorstown, Markham & District, Briton Ferry, Severn Tunnel and brace of super youth ensembles.


Five Lakes

Report & Results: 2024 US Open Championships

November 26 • Five Lakes Brass Band claims US Open hat-trick on a memorable day for the Ward family.


pERTH

Results: 2024 Scottish Youth Championships

November 25 • There was plenty of great youthful musical talent on show in Perth — from percussionists to all levels of brass ensembles and bands.


Ratby

Results: 2024 Leicestershire BBA Contest

November 25 • Ratby Co-operative lead the way in Loughborough with section wins for Thundersley, South Yorkshire Police, Thrapston Town and Syston.


Dobcross Silver Band - Wardle Anderson Brass Band

Sunday 24 November • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane Dobcross OL3 5AD


The Hepworth Band - Christmas Brass & Voices

Saturday 7 December • Thornhill Parish Church, Dewsbury WF120JZ


Longridge Band - Christmas Concert

Saturday 7 December • Longridge Civic Hall, 1 Calder Avenue, Longridge, Preston PR3 3HJ


York Railway Institute Band - Voices & Brass Christmas Spectacular

Saturday 14 December • Selby Abbey YO8 4PU


Bilton Silver Rugby Band - Festive favourites - Music for Christmas.

Saturday 14 December • St Mark's Church, Bilton, Rugby CV22 7LX


Rushden Town Band

November 25 • Trombone Player. This friendly band is looking for a tenor trombone player to join its ranks. The band enjoys playing at regular concerts each year and is off to the Rhineland next year on its second tour.


Chinnor Silver

November 25 • You need to be quick, we are almost full but just require Eb bass and percussion. We are a friendly, welcoming and ambitious band and start 2025 at the top of our second section ranking table. We rehearse on a Wed evening in our own bandroom in Chinnor.


Hathersage Band

November 25 • Hathersage Brass Band is a thriving community band. We enjoy making music and have a good gig schedule. An opportunity has arisen for the right person to join our Principal Cornet Ed as co-principal. Are you up for the challenge? This is our only vacancy.


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Cartoonist , illustrator, writer


               

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