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John North

North leaves Besses Boys

December 09, 2004
Pressure of work means John North leaves Besses Boys Band.


Death of Frederick Fennell

December 09, 2004
The man who turned the symphonic wind band into a popular medium has passed away in the US.


European

Swiss make Euro statement

December 09, 2004
The Swiss Brass Band Association come out in support of EBBA.


New faces at Darley Dale

December 09, 2004
The Darley Dale Band has welcomed new players to the ranks — and thanks to 4BR!


Full houses for Derwent

December 09, 2004
Derwent play to full houses as the Christmas spirit kicks off in Derby.


Richard Kidd

Kidd scores a hat trick

December 07, 2004
Young Scottish euph star scores a hat trick of victories within a month.


Test Valley

Test Valley triumph

December 07, 2004
Test Valley Youth swept all beside them at the recent Wessex Contest on their first ever outing at a contest.


Melvin White

Aldbourne celebrate Wessex win

December 07, 2004
Melvin White leads Aldbourne to victory to round off the year in style.


Carols galore in Stannington

December 07, 2004
Old traditions kept alive in Stannington as the band are set to do the rounds of Christmas carolling.


Results: NSW Entertainment Contest

December 07, 2004
Warringah Brass are the Entertainment Champions of New South Wales.


Desford in Singapore

Desford in Singapore

December 07, 2004
Members of the Desford Band and friends have been enjoying themselves in Singapore -lucky so and so's eh?


Results: Wessex Contest

December 07, 2004
Melvin White and the Aldbourne Band come out on top at the Wessex Contest as Ocean, Verwood, Ringwood, Vectis and Test Valley also taste victory.


Brassed Off heads for Ireland

December 07, 2004
The stage play of the film is set to hit the boards in Ireland tonight for the first time ever in the Emerald Isle.


Fancy a tart for Christmas?

December 07, 2004
Raunds Temperance have been doing something slightly risque for the Christmas stockings of men of a certain age.


Groom honoured

December 07, 2004
One of the all time great euph players was honoured in fine fashion this weekend at a surprise celebration bash.


Greeenhalls celebrate 40th birthday

December 07, 2004
Ruby Anniversary for North West Band


Results: Dutch Nationals

December 05, 2004
Full Results & Points.


Alex Kerwin

Kerwin links up to the world

December 05, 2004
Star player puts herself on the world wide web. She will be even more demand now!


Kiwis announce touring party

December 05, 2004
There is an exceptionally strong line up to wear the silver fern in Kerkrade next year.


BFBB Survey on Nationals

December 05, 2004
The BFBB want al the returns they sent out back. If you have one then please get it back to them.


George Whittingham

The Major returns

December 05, 2004
Major George Whittingham returns to his roots and visits Carlton Main once more.


Own a piece of Grimethorpe History

December 05, 2004
Grimethorpe sell their blue banners used before the band took the "UK Coal" Sponsorship


BAYV sign Nick Mead

December 05, 2004
Principal cornet with the National Youth Brass Band of Wales joins BAYV


Baritone Player treks China

December 05, 2004
Janet Kelly, Swindon Brass Baritone Player treks China to raise funds for the NAS


Roy Curran leaves Wingates

December 05, 2004
Roy Curran leaves the band on Monday due to the pursuance of other interests.




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


Ronnie MacNiven

MMus GRSM LRAM
Trombonist, composer, conductor


               

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