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David Childs

Childs set for Cornish trip

December 14, 2004
David Childs is off to Cornwall to help out the Cornwall Youth Band.


Dobcross tuned in to £5000

December 14, 2004
Santa brings a great present for Dobcross (beats socks and aftershave anyday!)


Ben Dixon

Ben welcomed into the fold

December 14, 2004
13 year old tuba player Ben Dixon has been welcomed into the Carlton Main Frickley Band by Ray Sykes (now there is a man to look after you!)


Lynda Nicholson

St. Helens Youth support homeless

December 14, 2004
Lynda Nicholson and her band help out a great cause and accompany Willard White and Guy Barker no less.


The Devils Horns

The Battle of the Bands — Welsh style

December 14, 2004
If you thought Yorkshire banding was full of rivalry, then over 100 years ago, it was open warfare in North Wales.


David King

First concert for New YBS!

December 14, 2004
David King and his new YBS Band will be making their debuts in Rochdale (wonder who will be on sop eh?)


Watership Brass in Christmas mood

December 14, 2004
Great occasion for Watership Brass in Newbury.


Abraham Darby continue tradition

December 14, 2004
Christmas Eve Carols on the world famous Ironbridge Gorge Bridge set to continue (hope no one falls off!)


Santa comes to Ratby

December 14, 2004
Ratby had a special guest star at their recent Chrsitmas Concert — a fat chap in a red shirt (no, not Wayne Rooney).


Steve Pritchard Jones

Welsh Youth secure

December 14, 2004
Steve Pritchard Jones and the North Powys Youth Band has been in celebratory mood.


EYMS busy for Christmas

December 14, 2004
EYMS has been as busy as Santa in the lead up to Christmas.


Saddleworth Players — Go for Charity Finale

December 14, 2004
Gilbert Symes and the Navigation All Star Brass are set to open the New Year in style in Uppermill.


Hendon SA prepare for 2005

December 14, 2004
The Hendon Band of the Salvation Army are getting ready for a busy 2005.


Peter Lipari

Illinois sell out for Chrsitmas

December 14, 2004
'Sold Out' signs are up for Peter Lipari and the Illinois Brass Band Christmas Concert.


Muker set for CD release

December 14, 2004
One of the last traditional village bands in North Yorkshire have put themselves on CD at last (They were formed in 1897 you know).


David Hutchinson

Gresley enertain the crowds

December 14, 2004
David Hutchinson and the Gresley Senior and Junior Bands have been entertaining the crowds.


Verwood celebrate

December 14, 2004
Verwood Concert Brass wrap up their contest season with victory in Weymouth.


Nick Walkley

Faireys dish out the gongs

December 14, 2004
The Fairey FP(Music) Badn have dished out their own annual gongs this year.


Band plays for Royal Switch on

December 14, 2004
The Middleton and Teesdale Silver Bands recently put a bit of Christmas light into old Charley boys life (he needs it doesn't he?)


Butlins announce contest details

December 09, 2004
The Butlins Mineworkers Festival Contest has announced further details to their exciting weekend.


Mark Bentham

Hepworth set for Cambridge

December 09, 2004
Mark Bentham and his Scottish Open Champions will be looking for further success at Cambridge next year.


Peter Parkes

Faireys set for Christmas Party

December 09, 2004
Peter Parkes and the Fairey FP(Music)Band are set for their annual Chrsitmas bash in Stockport this Friday.


European

3rd Euro Conductors Contest

December 09, 2004
Time is running out if you wish to put yourself forward to become the top stick wagger in Europe. We have the details.


Ray Farr

Reg Vardy to take on the world

December 09, 2004
Ray Farr and the Reg Vardy (Ever Ready) will be representing England at the forthcoming World Championships in Kerkrade.


Christmas Fare from St. Ronans

December 09, 2004
St. Ronan's Silver Band will be entertaining the crowds this Christmas.




Huddersfield

Huddersfield Uni strengthens link with Army

January 11 • The student connection between the University of Huddersfield Wind Band and the Band of the Royal Yorkshire Regiment continues to be strengthened under MD Jim Fieldhouse.


Sine Nomiee

Brookwright Music: Sine Nomine (Vaughan Williams arr. Andrew Wainwright)

January 11 • A wonderful set of four contrasting variations based on 'For all the Saints' by Ralph Vaughan Williams.


Matthew Jones

OBE recognition for Matthew Jones

January 11 • The Senior Producer and Deputy Chief Executive of National Youth Arts Wales has been awarded the OBE in the recent New Year Honours List.


Coalburn

Coalburn awards youth and experience

January 11 • The annual Coalburn Silver Band awards night saw accolades and recognition from the beginners to the most experienced performers.


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


Cambrian Brass

January 11 • We are a friendly, inclusive and hard-working brass band, welcoming players of all ages and abilities. We are particularly keen to fill our Soprano Cornet, Flugelhorn, Tenor Horn, Euphonium and EEb Bass positions.


Putney and Wimbledon Brass Band

January 8 • Following our promotion to the 2nd section we are looking for a percussionist to do a bit of bing bonging on the timps for the regionals in March. We are a lovely band - everyone says so - so please get in touch. Rehearsals Weds from 1930 in Putney.


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.


Andy Wareham

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


               

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