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Kiss me Hardy!

October 07, 2005
Wingates are a happy lot after getting their season off with a bang at Wychavon.


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Happy Birthday Smarty Pants!

October 07, 2005
Phoenix Crewekerne celebrate 10th anniversary in style.


New intake of Youth at Launceston

October 07, 2005
The young ones at Launceston are preparing for their first outing.


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Back seat for Barraclough

October 07, 2005
Grimethorpe stalwart takes a back seat after 28 years loyal service.


An Impromptu restart for BBW

October 07, 2005
As revealed on the 4BR Rumour Mill, Brass Band World Magazine has been sold to new owners.


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Brighouse to open Eden doors

October 07, 2005
Brighouse and Rastrick set to open their doors for everyone to enter Eden later next week.


North of Ireland Bands Association

Bands line up for Northern Irish Champs

October 07, 2005
The bands are lining up for the Northern Irish Brass Band Championships.


Andrew Snell

Snell takes up the baton

October 07, 2005
It's finally official. Andrew Snell will take his first rehearsal as the new musical director of the Willoughby City Band on Monday 31st October.


Gladstone Municipal Band

The perfect bandsman

October 06, 2005
Gladstone Municipal Band farewells Cliff Stitt, a member who dedicated over 70 years to the band.


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Advert: Great start for TIG

October 06, 2005
Charity Aid scheme to help bands has got off to a great start, so why not join up and ge the benefit!


Leyland Band logo

Dream time for Leyland

October 06, 2005
A fantastic weekend awaits Leyland in London even before they have blown a note as Cadbury's make a dream come true.


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Mount Charles up the Minack

October 06, 2005
Not as painful as it sounds as Mount Charles and Nigel Weeks provide great Proms entertainment for an 800 strong audience.


New sop at Thoresby

October 06, 2005
Simon Oates has had to step down, so Thoresby get their hands on Graham Drury instead.


Newtown Band

Old for New

October 06, 2005
Newtown Silver Band is appealing for old membes to get in touch for a knees up (if the athritis doesn't stop them doing it!) and a concert.


Honour from the Palace

October 06, 2005
A celebration concert will be held to remember a great banding stalwart in Roger Clements.


Thoresby become swingers!

October 06, 2005
No — not that kind! This is the recording of their new CD — although band rehearsals may be more interesting from now on...


Aid concert for Hurricane Relief

October 06, 2005
There will be a charity concert in Suffolk next week to help raise funds for the victims of Hurricane Katrina..


Mount Charles

Before the Lord Mayor's Parade

October 06, 2005
Mount Charles are to play for the next Dick Whittington in London in November.


DU Shopping

2005 Euro DVD Available

October 06, 2005
The 2005 European Brass Band Contest DVD has just arrived today. We have limited copies, so first-in, best-dressed!


Brass Band Aid

Groovin’ for Brass Band Aid!

October 04, 2005
United Co-op Yorkshire Brass do their funky bit to help Brass Band Aid


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Madonna and her local brass band?

October 04, 2005
Not the over rated old hoofer, but the lady herself in Woking of all places.


Charley Brighton

100 years at St. Andrews

October 04, 2005
Charley Brighton and the BBC Winds help St. Andrews celebrate 100 years.


Steve Sykes

Lydbrook set their Sykes high

October 04, 2005
Steve Sykes and the Lydbrook Band are enjoying their recent win at Wychavon.


Busy, busy, busy

October 04, 2005
It has been a bit of a hectic time for the Pangbourne and District Band and their MD, David Roberts both home and abroad.


Trevada Music

Advert: Trevada Music

October 04, 2005
Trevada take the lead in percussion stakes in Wales (although visitors from across Offas Dyke are welcome!)




Regional

Stevenage performances on replay on Wobplay

March 24 • If you want to find out how all the prizes were won in Stevenage on the weekend, the tune into wobplay and enjoy... and debate


Kapitol Promotions

And the National Final invitations go to...

March 24 • The provisional list of bands that will be invited to compete at the 2026 National Finals at London and York have now been completed.


Durham

Results: 2026 North of England Regional Championships

March 21 • EverReady, Durham Miners Institute, Felling, Barton Community and Driffield take the first four titles in Durham


Fulham

Results: 2026 London & SC Regional Championships

March 21 • Zone One, Fulham, Staines, Betteshanger and Crystal Palace claim titles at Stevenage


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards

Thursday 26 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London. . W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Funny Bones Trombone Octet

Friday 27 March • Oompah Brass XXL. Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Brass Bands England - 2026 National Youth Brass Band Championships

Saturday 28 March • King Edward's School, Edgbaston Park Road, Birmingham B15 2UA


The Hepworth Band - Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestra

Saturday 18 April • Huddersfield Town Hall HD1 2TA


Contest: Whit Friday March Contests

Friday 29 May • Saddleworth & Tameside OL3


West Wycombe Brass Band

March 24 • West Wycombe Brass Band are looking for Horn players, any position, back row cornets, and Bb bass. Rehearsals Wednesday 7.45-9.45pm in own band hall. Non contesting. Give us a call or email.


CLEETHORPES BAND CIO

March 24 • Cleethorpes Band are recruiting a new MD. The band rehearse on Thursday and Sunday evenings and at the Northern of England contest secured 3rd place in the 4th section. We are a registered charity and have a thriving training band.


Enderby Band

March 24 • Enderby Band (Championship section) are seeking: 1 x BASS (Eb or Bb) and PERCUSSIONISTS to join our committed, hard-working, friendly team, with promotion at the Spring Festival (Senior Cup) and a balanced diary of concerts & contests to look forward to.


Rob Nesbitt

BSc, PG Cert. Ed.
Cartoonist , illustrator, writer


               

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