News / 2005
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Well done the West!
September 28, 2005
After a fantastic weekend at Harrogate for West of England bands, their Association adds their congratulations.
New singings at Sherborne
September 28, 2005
The Sherborne Band has announced new signings for the coming season ahead on their return to the Championship Section.
French to learn the value of brass
September 28, 2005
YBS, Bones Apart and Newstead Youth set to show the French the value of British Brass.
Progress report on the Euros
September 28, 2005
Things seem to be going along well for next year's European Championship in Belfast.
Bands ready for Fleetwood
September 28, 2005
32 bands are set to take to the stage at Fleetwood this weekend. We have the deatils.
Heavyweights in Gloucester
September 28, 2005
Not a pair of fatties, but two musical heavyweights, Nigel Weeks and Jamie Prophet are set to help the newly formed Gloucestershire Youth Band.
Brassed off wedding
September 28, 2005
Marshside brass band now have a husband and wife team in the ranks after a true brass band wedding.
Radio 2 Young Brass Soloist 2006
September 28, 2005
More details of the prestigious contest next year. If you are young and talented then book your place.
Dobcross set for 130th treat
September 28, 2005
The Dobcross Silver Band will be celebrating their 130th birthday and are looking for old members to help them — but not any founders we think!
Flaten set for new CD release
September 28, 2005
Top Norwegian euphonium player Tormod Flaten is set to release a new CD.
History in Harrogate
September 28, 2005
The band from the town has been given n old band photo — and we do mean an old one at that!
Open invite for Megaband
September 28, 2005
Parents and kids and anyone wanting to take up an instrument should come along.
Millionaires take note
September 27, 2005
All those rich people on Jerssey take note — you have a National Champion Brass Band to celebrate, so dig deep into your pockets!
Imps create banding history
September 27, 2005
Houlding honoured by Imps historic success at Harrogate.
Derek ends 50 years on a high note
September 27, 2005
Derek Greenwood brought the curtain down on a fine career at Harrogate with a win with the St. Keverne Band.
No BFBB at Harrogate
September 27, 2005
The lack of representation from the BFBB at Harrogate was noted on the weekend. 4BR tried to find out why.
Kapitol will listen to the music
September 27, 2005
After the concerns of the judges at Harrogate, the organisers vow to listen and make sure the music matches the ability of the bands next year.
Top Bb bass to bow out at Nationals
September 27, 2005
Simon Gresswell to bow out on hopefully a high note (although a low one will be written on his part) at the National Finals.
Results: Swiss Open
September 27, 2005
Not quite John Cleese and a Swiss Fawlty Towers Band, but Russell Gray and Wallberg Brass take top honours at a controversial Swiss Open. We have a full report on what went on.
DU Shopping — September Fantasy
September 27, 2005
We already have the best prices in Australia and New Zealand. For the last few days of September, get your CDs and DVDs postage-free!
English Nationals 2006
September 26, 2005
Organisers announce line up of bands for the first running of the English National Championships next year.
Andy Snell for Willoughby
September 26, 2005
Andy Snell to head Willoughby City Band as Musical Director from October.
Tom's Band on Top
September 26, 2005
Tom Paulin's new band — St Keverne Band from the Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall — has taken top honours in 2nd Section of the Besson National Championships of GB.
