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New contest in Uppermill

August 18, 2004
A brand new Trans-Pennine Contest is due to take place in Uppermill in late November. We have the details.


Steve Pritchard Jones

Welsh Youth on Irish Tour

August 18, 2004
The North Powys Youth Band under Steve Pritchard Jones have been maing a mark over the Irish Sea.


Phillip Wilby

2nd Lindley Clock Contest

August 18, 2004
The Lindley Band 'Clock Tower' Composition Competition 2004 nears its climax as Dr Wilby is set to find a winner again.


Welsh MD recovering

August 18, 2004
Welsh National Orchestra of Wales tuba player and popular brass conductor Nigel Seaman is recovering from a very major operation.


SWBBA Championships

August 16, 2004
We have the details for the forthcoming 58th Championships to be held in Torquay in November.


A big Oz get together

August 16, 2004
Brass Band Reunion is set to be a right hoot in Western Australia


New arrival at Cwmaman

August 16, 2004
Welsh Open contenders get a new arrival


Tony Swainson

Two Tonys for Ellington

August 16, 2004
Ellington Colliery to get a couple of Tony's on the rostrum


Georgina Evans

Georgina is a star

August 16, 2004
Porthleven have a star in the making in the shape of young Georgina Evans who has just come back from the National Childrens Band.


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4br shopping: Pay with PayPal

August 16, 2004
In addition to using your credit or debit card, 4br shoppers can now use the PayPal option for buying online.


Michael Fowles

Enderby Freebie

August 15, 2004
Michael Fowles and Enderby have struck a deal with a vicar to play for free. Interesting...


Dyke and Eikanger get World invite

August 15, 2004
Now Black Dyke and Eikanger get the invite to the World Championships. But will they attend?


Roger Webster

Webster in crash scare

August 15, 2004
Black Dyke stars makes a smashing start to his Melbourne Tour


Results: Victoria, Australia

August 15, 2004
The Kew Band conducted by Darren Cole are the new Victoria State Champions.


Grimey back in Essex

August 15, 2004
Look out all those Essex Girls, the Grimethorpe Boys are back in town


BAYV secure to 2007

August 12, 2004
Welsh Champions set for a secure future under the Buy As You View colours.


Dyke meet Gabriel again

August 12, 2004
Rock Superstar, Peter Gabriel has given Black Dyke the ultimate compliment by inclding a video clip of them both on his website.


New arrival for Kirkby

August 12, 2004
It seems the production methods of some of the players has been improving in Kirkby.


Barrhead re-launch

August 12, 2004
2nd Section Champion Band of Scotland launch their new website in time for their attempt to take home with them the National title.


Canning City celebrate 30 years

August 11, 2004
Australian Band, Canning City Brass Band will be celebrating their 30th Anniversary with the help of Riki McDonnell and Peter Younghusband


Frank Wright

Gott awarded the Wright Medal

August 11, 2004
The popular composer Barry Gott is the 2004 recipient of the Frank Wright Medal.


Bram Tovey

British Open 2004

August 11, 2004
Line up of the contenders and their MD's has been released by the organisers.


Peter Younghusband

Aussies in disarray

August 11, 2004
It seems not all is well in the Australian banding world, as a split has occurred between the National Band Council and Australian Brass over participation at next years proposed World Championships.


Russell Gray

Gray pops an Aussie surprise

August 11, 2004
Russell Gray lends a helping hand to Roger Webster on his Australian Tour


Derwent changes

August 11, 2004
There have been a few changes at Derwent




Banding podcast

Podcast: That's Not Banding — Episode 15

February 4 • More musings and entertainment from the Brighouse pairing of Chris and Tom — from contest nerves to Norwegian contesting...


Cory

New tuba lead at Cory

February 4 • Cory confirm the permanent signing of Will Marston as their new principal Eb tuba.


City of Coventry

Shanks to lead masterclass in Coventry

February 4 • Chris Shanks will lead a great open day of masterclass playing and performing at Coventry City Salvation Army Band in April — so sign up.


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

February 4 • More great brass band and military band music to enjoy from Martin and Julie.


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


Wellington Silver Band (Somerset)

February 4 • Looking for a MD. We are a friendly community (4th section?) band of 30 members, looking for someone to take a leading role that can motivate and develop players, while shaping & delivering concerts, maybe contesting, and nurturing a friendly atmosphere.


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.


John Maines

BA (Hons)
Presenter, compere and conductor


               

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