News / 2005
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Polysteel get extra bunch of Flowers
October 02, 2005
Two new signings have been added to the ranks of the new Polysteel Band
Timperley making rapid progress
October 02, 2005
David Evans has been busy signing up the talent for the reformed Timperley Band.
Gwent announce course and contest details
October 02, 2005
The Gwent Youth Brass Band Festival is open to bands, whilst details of the 2005/2006 course under Nicholas Childs have been announced.
Lydney on the up!
October 02, 2005
Lydmet Lydney's Taining Band are on the way up with new instruments and new recruits.
No show for Chichester
October 02, 2005
Due to the rules, City of Chichester have to miss out on the SCABA Contest.
Chester show off their talents.
October 02, 2005
The youth of the City of Chester Band have been showing off their talents of late.
Gresley hand out the prizes
October 02, 2005
There was plenty of young playing talent on show at Gresley as the band enjoyed a smashing solo contest.
Medway help the Church
October 02, 2005
Medway Concert Brass are doing their bit to help their local church.
Pontins announce Youth date
October 02, 2005
The Pontins British Open Youth Contest dates have been announced by the organisers.
Carole on the mend
October 02, 2005
Baritone soloist Carole Crompton is on the mend after her operation.
BB Aid closes in on first target
October 02, 2005
After a good weekend of fund raising in Harrogate, Brass Band Aid is closing in on its first target.
It's a sweet victory for Valley
October 01, 2005
Valley Brass (Haydock) have been enjoying the sweet taste of being crowned National Champions this week.
2006 Commonwealth Games
September 30, 2005
Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games is seeking up to 200 brass players for the Opening Ceremony to perform as volunteer cast members.
Downunder rankings
September 30, 2005
How should the Downunder rankings be calculated? Is your band unfairly treated? Let us know what you think.
SABA to discuss registrations
September 30, 2005
It has emerged this month that a South Australian Band registered a musician who was, according to the Tanunda Town Band, already registered with Tanunda.
Saints go to church with Steve
September 30, 2005
St Kilda Sentinel Brass band prepares for first concert under new conductor Steve Miles with a big programme and top guests.
Multicultural Darebin
September 30, 2005
Darebin City Brass (Preston Band) could quite possibly be the most multicultural band in the world.
Brass on the Grass
September 30, 2005
Why are we not surprised by the title of Darebin's next concert?
New flugel at Brighouse
September 28, 2005
One of the best flugel players around has joined the ranks of Brighouse and Rastrick ahead of the London Finals.
Imps back in Yorkshire big time
September 28, 2005
Following their win at the First Section National Finals, the Imps are back in the top level in Yorkshire.
Green, green grass of Sovereign
September 28, 2005
Tuba star Phil Green heads for pastures new at Sovereign Brass in time for National Finals.
Stavanger returns from the flames
September 28, 2005
Months after their terrible bandroom fire the Stavanger Band are back in their bandroom amid much celebration.
Another opening another show for Thoresby
September 28, 2005
Martin Heartfield and Thoresby have been busy entertaining the crowds.
