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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.




Fodens

RNCM International Brass Band Festival concerts on wobplay

February 3 • Foden's opening concert of a memorable weekend in Manchester can now be enjoyed on the Wobplay.com media platform — with others to follow.


Eiamjer

Major financial boost to help Eikanger ambitions

February 3 • A substantial three year grant will help support the Siddis champion with its educational, music outreach programmes and ongoing running costs.


Jimmy Leggat

Cross border accolades for Leggat

February 3 • The popular KNDS Fairey bandsman Jimmy Leggat takes a final official bow on a very special weekend of musical celebration with friends.


New Zealand

New Zealand National bands face financial challenges

February 2 • BBNZ President says its National Secondary Schools Band, National Youth Band, and National Band of New Zealand are in need of financial support after grant bids fail.


Dobcross Silver Band - Whitburn Band

Sunday 1 February • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


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


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Oompah Brass XXL

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


West Wycombe Brass Band

February 1 • West Wycombe Brass Band are looking for Flugel and Horn players, any position. Rehearsals Wednesday 7.45-9.45pm in own band hall. Give us a call, or email.


Croy Silver Band

February 1 • Croy Silver Band currently has contest vacancies on Cornet and Percussion, but is always happy to accommodate enthusiastic new players in any section of the band.


Tintwistle Band

January 29 • We have a vacancy for a soprano cornet player, ideally able to join us long-term, but we are also looking to fill this position to compete in the 2nd section Midlands area contest in March 2026.. We enjoy all year round concerts, contests,and social events


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