News / 2005
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No rest for Telford
October 24, 2005
The Abraham Darby School Showband are getting ready for a big London date.
New caps for Ireland
October 24, 2005
Ireland Colliery Chesterfield Band have been sowing the seeds for their future.
Kippax lose a rep
October 24, 2005
The Kippax Band has lost their repiano player for Pontins — but thankfully she should be back soon.
Gallaher retires
October 24, 2005
David Gallaher to step down as Musical Director of Community Trust Woolston Brass.
Results: SABA State Championships
October 23, 2005
Kensington and Norwood Brass continue to lead the brass band scene in South Australia.
Alan Wilkie Bursary
October 23, 2005
A $1,000 bursary is up for grabs for a Queensland student showing promise as a brass player or percussionist for 2006.
Another Aussie for Leyland
October 21, 2005
South Australian Robert Kavanagh is playing Solo Horn for the current UK Champions, Leyland Band.
Ed's a Champ
October 21, 2005
Our own Edward Kennedy from Queensland played with winning band, Leyland, at the Nationals.
Nambour District Band Contest
October 21, 2005
Seventeen bands will compete in the Nambour District Band Contest later this month.
Battle of the Bands: Northern Heat
October 21, 2005
CNL Brass was judged to be the most entertaining in the Hunter/Northern heat of the New South Wales Battle of the Bands.
Passing of a lovely woman
October 20, 2005
Tredegar Town Band will greatly miss one of the nicest people around.
59th SWBBA Contest
October 20, 2005
We have the details of the forthcoming South West Brass Band Championships in Torquay.
Rothwell appoint new PC
October 20, 2005
Rothwell Temperance Band has appointed James McCabe as their new Principal Cornet.
Old band set to celebrate Dobcross 130th
October 20, 2005
The Dobcross Silver Band 130th Anniversary Gala Concert is set to enjoy a first half of an all star, old stars band.
US band to help hurricane victims
October 20, 2005
Prairie Brass Band to undertake a concert for Hurricane victims.
National Champs in tv appearance
October 20, 2005
The newly-crowned National Champions, Leyland will appear on BBC TV this evening between 6.30-7.00pm.
Pickard mystified and puzzled
October 19, 2005
Dr John Pickard has enjoyed the plaudits from Eden, but he was still left puzzled and mystified by the responses of the three men in the box.
Change of Pontins date
October 19, 2005
Pontins has decided to change next year's contest date to stop a clash with a later than usual National Finals.
Butlins sign up Traders
October 19, 2005
Butlins Mineworkers Championships announce 3 year deal with traders.
Fancy becoming British Champions?
October 19, 2005
British Open Solo and Quartet Championships enjoy 155 increase in entries, but there is still room for a few more.
Grant and Carlton Main part company
October 19, 2005
Brian Grant and the Carlton Main Frickley Band have parted company on amicable terms.
Dutch set for National Championships
October 19, 2005
The Dutch National Championships will take place later this year with some interesting new works set to test the bands.
Desford set for Asia tour
October 19, 2005
Fresh from the National Finals, Desford Colliery Band are off to help in the continued restoration work after the Boxing Day Tsunami.
