News / 2005
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Shannan doing well
December 31, 2005
Young Shannan Lawrence is reportedly recovering well from her injuries.
DU Shopping: More latest releases
December 29, 2005
DU Shopping has just received some more latest release CDs and DVDs.
Tragic Accident
December 28, 2005
4BRDU has just learned of a tragic motor vehicle accident involving the Lawrence family of Brisbane.
Eden to get Radio 3 airing
December 26, 2005
Dr John Pickard's Eden, voted by 4BR readers as the Test Piece of the Year, is to be broadcast on BBC Radio 3 on Wednesday 4th January.
2005 4BR Awards – The Results
December 25, 2005
All had enough Christmas pud and turkey? Then sit back and relax as we reveal the award winners for 2005... Maestro please.....
Tanunda receives commission grant
December 24, 2005
Tanunda Town Band (SA) has received a $5,000 grant towards the commissioning of a new major work to celebrate their 150th anniversary.
JJB announce March and Hymn details
December 23, 2005
The JJB Stadium has announced the deatils of it March and Hymn Tune Contest for 2006. Get your entries in quick for the £6000 prize fund!
One small step to Queensbury for Armstrong
December 23, 2005
Martin Armstrong has be confirmed as the new Solo Horn player at Balck Dyke.
Death of former Cory Solo Horn
December 23, 2005
4BR has been informed of the sad news of the death of Wayne Cook, for many years the distinguished solo horn player of the Cory Band.
Advert Feature: All Trombones
December 23, 2005
Get ready for a great New Year Sale — all at All Trombones
Faireys light up hospital Xmas
December 23, 2005
Players from Faireys lit up the Christmas spirit when they helped staff and patients at Trafford Hospital enjoy their annual carol service.
Christmas in Florida
December 23, 2005
Not a bad way to spend your time in a Christmas Concert — playing to 1600 people in Florida eh?
Billy and friends take over Dobcross
December 23, 2005
William Rushworth and his friends will be the star attractions at Dobcross Band Club early next year
Towcester announce new MD
December 23, 2005
John Hudson is the new man in the middle after the Sellers years come to an end.
End of the year at Newstead
December 23, 2005
The final end of 2005 concert will take place at Newstead Welfare with a great get together to launch Coal Industry CD.
Audience walk out at Shirland
December 23, 2005
It seems there was a bit of a politcal storm at a recent Shirland Welfare Training Concert — all started by a shellfish salesman!
Willebroek welcome new faces
December 23, 2005
There are new players in the ranks for the Belgian Champions for the 2006 campaign.
New kitman at Sovereign
December 23, 2005
Sovereign Brass has announced a new kitman to join the ranks in the shape of Brendan Rayner.
Judges to return to muted ways?
December 22, 2005
Are the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators going to return to past ways and become muted to the public once more?
Marshall delight at Dyke job
December 22, 2005
Richard Marshall has spoken to 4BR at his delight at his new appointment at Black Dyke.
Sparke wins major award
December 22, 2005
Composer Philip Sparke has won a major compositional award in the USA, plus the nice little Xmas prezzie of $4000.
Webster talks of disappointment
December 22, 2005
Roger Webster talks of his disappointment at leaving Dyke but welcomes the appointment of Richard Marshall.
GUS to return in 2006
December 22, 2005
One of the most famous old names in the banding world is set to make an historic return in 2006 as GUS will once again appear on contest programmes.
The Rich List
December 22, 2005
According to Classic FM magazine, these are the top earners of all time in the composers world — and not a single brass band man in sight!!!
