News / 2005
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Brass Band Aid's new initiative
November 09, 2005
Donate a Pound and win a euphonium ace! And all in a good cause as well!
SWBBA Mid Winter Workshop
November 09, 2005
The South West Brass Band Association has released details of its forthcoming Mid Winter Workshop.
Young stars leave for new pastures
November 09, 2005
Seven young players from the Abercrombie Primary School Band say their farewells in front of Prince Edward no less.
New faces at Blackburn and Darwen
November 09, 2005
After their success at Pontins, Blackburn and Darwen Band welcome new faces to their ranks.
New Baritone for Newbridge
November 09, 2005
The inform Newbridge Celynen Band has signed up yet another experienced campaigner.
Higginbottom returns
November 09, 2005
The famous bumble bee tenor horn virtuoso buzzed in for a quick visit and chat with old friends recently from his home in Spain.
Capacity crowd of thousands!
November 09, 2005
United Co-op Yorkshire Brass Band played their hearts out in the rain for the tri nations match last weekend. Pity it didn't result in a win for the Brits!
Buxton saved
November 09, 2005
The Buxton Entertainmetn Contest has been saved — as long as the entries keep coming in.
Telford set for Proms
November 09, 2005
The Abraham Darby School Showband are getting ready for their appearance at the forthcoming Schools Proms.
Friends of Frickley
November 09, 2005
Carlton Main Frickley has launched their new Friends Society to give them that little bit of extra support.
Wingates build for the future
November 09, 2005
Wingates have capitalised on their recent good form, by signing up some new players.
Thomas thanks King
November 09, 2005
Former British Open Solo Champion Alex Thomas has told 4BR of his decision to leave the YBS Band and not defend his title last weekend.
Bands wanted for Xmas
November 09, 2005
Newstead Welfare are looking for bands to fill some Xmas slots in their concert series.
Festive Fusion 2005
November 09, 2005
Addington Brass (NZ) will feature the percussionist Roanna Cooper in their charity Christmas concert supporting Ronald McDonald House.
Aussie girls shine
November 08, 2005
The British Open Solo Championships held in the Tameside Metropolitan Borough this year attracted 46 entries including international soloists from Belgium, Norway, Japan and Australia.
Final blast of Yorkshire Brass
November 08, 2005
This Thursday will see the final episode of Yorkshire Brass, the tv series about Hade Edge Band. Don't worry though if you live outside the region, you can still tune in.
Workshops success for Northern Region
November 08, 2005
The Northern Region Brass Trust has been busy of late with a couple of successful workshops.
Go on....be a devil
November 08, 2005
Devilish Publishing are pleased to announce that a total of 10 pre-application entries have been received for the Devilish Publishing Award for Composition 2006.
Kane's to feature with SLFB
November 08, 2005
Father and son, Derick and Stephen Kane will be the guests of South London Fellowship Band in ten days time.
Jedforest launches www
November 08, 2005
The Jedforest Instrumentalist Band have launched their new website, where you'll find all you need to know about the band from the Scottish borders.
Epic Journey planned for Polysteel
November 08, 2005
The Polysteel (Flowers) Band are to perform a concert with a difference this Saturday, entitled 'Epic Journeys' featuring new audio and visual effects.
All White in Darley
November 08, 2005
The Darley Dale Band has announced that Andrew White has taken over the baton and can't wait to get started.
It's hello and goodbye at Polysteel
November 08, 2005
The Polysteel (Flowers) Band have said some fond farewells to a couple of established players within the band and announced who will take their places.
Charity Concert
November 08, 2005
The Ringwood Band (Vic) will help the Children First Foundation by presenting a concert, with all proceeds going to this wonderful organisation.
Gladstone Harbour Festival
November 08, 2005
Bands are invited to participate in the annual Harbour Festival in Gladstone, Queensland, on their way through to the National Band Championships next year.
