News / 2005
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YBS Wins the West!
August 12, 2005
The inaugural Australian 2005 concert by 'YBS Kings of Brass' was received by an enthusiastic audience of 1200 people in the Burswood Theatre, part of Perth's luxurious casino complex.
English Nationals team up with Timeline Vision
August 11, 2005
Timeline Vision has been announced as the major sponsor for next year's English National Championships.
Open confirms Tovey instructions
August 11, 2005
The organisers of the British Open are fully aware of the contents of Bram Tovey's programme notes to his test piece.
Ibstock confirms relegation judgement
August 11, 2005
Ibstock Brick Brass confirm Leeds County Court judgement.
Brass in Concert draw revealed
August 11, 2005
Former West Ham manager Glen Roeder picks out 11 good competitors (something of a first) for the Brass in Concert contest later this year.
New MD at Marshfield
August 11, 2005
Peter Cornford is the new man at the helm at the Marshfield Band (Wiltshire).
2006 Area Test pieces officially announced
August 11, 2005
The organisers have officially announced the test pieces for next year, plus a few pointers to the bands on what they can and cannot play.
Williams set to retire
August 11, 2005
After 44 years of sterling service, James Williams MBE is set to retire from the Enfield Citadel Band.
Tovey set for NYBBGB post
August 11, 2005
Bramwell Tovey is set to become the new Artistic Director of the National Youth Brass Band.
New faces at Marsden
August 11, 2005
Two new faces at Marsden as a husband and wife team join the band.
Wedding bells and horns in Fife
August 11, 2005
The bells will be ringing out for Steven and Brenda tomorrow as the horn players become a permemant duet.
Kings meet their subjects
August 11, 2005
YBS Band has arrived in Australia...and they thought the long-haul flight from Heathrow was tiring!
Alex Kerwin set to return home
August 10, 2005
It's only a flying visit though as the star sop player comes back to play with her old bands at Newtongrange and Black Dyke.
North Wales disappointment at Regional Council
August 10, 2005
The North Wales Brass Band Association has expressed its disappointment at the Welsh Regional Council and its EBBA decision.
Gregson to test Americans
August 10, 2005
Edward Gregson's 'Of Men and Mountains' will be the top test at the 2006 North American Brass Band Championships.
Preview: Victorian State Band Championships
August 09, 2005
The Victorian State Band Championships is set to take place this weekend in Ballarat at Her Majesty’s Theatre.
Cutt to be Mr Cool for charity
August 09, 2005
Garry Cutt will be the guest MD for the Fairey Band at forthcoming Cool2play concert.
Marsden to march to a new beat
August 09, 2005
Marsden Silver (Riverhead Brewery) are set to march to a new beat with a brand new composition from the pen of Derek Broadbent.
Thoresby team up for Charity event
August 09, 2005
Martin Heartfield and the Thoresby Colliery and the Colne Valley MVC team up to help a great cause.
Smithills return from USA Tour
August 09, 2005
Chris Wormald and his Smithills Band return to the UK after a succesful tour — but plans are in hand for a return in 2007.
Midlands announce major changes
August 09, 2005
There will be two in the box in the Midlands next year, as organisers announce major changes to Midlands Regional Championships.
Weeks set for Mount Charles debut
August 09, 2005
Nigel Weeks start his new musical life in the UK with some prom work with Mount Charles Band.
