News / 2005
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Bands raise roof for charity
December 12, 2005
Barnard Castle Youth Band and Five Rivers Brass staged a joint concert on Saturday evening in aid of Cancer Research UK.
Sing in aid of bandstand
December 12, 2005
If you're anywhere near Gloucester on Thursday 22nd December, then you have the opportunity for a seasonal sing-along and help save a bandstand at the same time.
Save postage and help Brass Band Aid
December 12, 2005
Sent out all your Christmas Cards yet? Brass Band Aid launches an initative to put a smile on the faces of the Children in Ethiopia this Christmas.
Easington thrilled with ranking
December 12, 2005
Easington Colliery are over the moon to have risen thirty places in the 4BR rankings and are aimning to be even higher by this time next year.
Jen joins Jason's juggernaut
December 12, 2005
Jen Magoulas has joined Darebin City Brass — Preston Band as the band prepares for its battle with Australia's best in Brisbane.
Having a hard time?
December 09, 2005
If your conductor thinks he is having a bit of a tough old time of it, then spare a thought for Daniel Harding at La Scala in Milan.
FT picks up on Besson story
December 09, 2005
The Pink One has picked up on the current problems facing Besson.
Advert Feature: Normans
December 09, 2005
Looking for a bone for Christmas? Normans have some fantastic deals just in time for Santa to bring them down the chimney.
Butlins to support Brass Band Aid
December 09, 2005
Butlins put their considerable weight behind Brass Band Aid.
Aldbourne may meet Santa
December 09, 2005
The Aldbourne Band will be up at 4.00am on Christmas Day (same time as your kids) to serenade Santa and his helpers.
Thoresby out to entertain
December 09, 2005
The Thoresby Band are getting ready to entertain their fans before Christmas.
Doctors team up in Cornwall
December 09, 2005
Dr Childs and Dr Richards will team up to lead the Cornish Youth Band after Christmas with Jamie Prophet as the star attraction.
New shed builders at PolySteel
December 09, 2005
Just kidding. Two new percussionists have joined the PolySteel Band just in time for their busy Christmas season of concerts. Lucky chaps.
Garry Cutt to adjudicate in Brisbane
December 08, 2005
Due to unforeseen circumstances Dr Nicholas Childs is no longer able to travel to Brisbane for the 2006 Championships. Garry Cutt will now be the Chief Adjudicator.
Rankings: December update
December 08, 2005
End of Year list. Top 200 ranked bands around the world. Latest update following the latest round of contests.
Besson restructures prior to sale
December 08, 2005
Besson Musical Instruments is undergoing restructuring prior to imminent sale.
Special Events at NZ Nationals
December 08, 2005
The 2006 New Zealand Nationals in Dunedin will be well attended, with expressions of interest received from 28 bands, including six Australian bands from A, B and D grades.
Top Guy retires
December 08, 2005
Geoff Guy, Midland Brick Brass’s longest serving player, has decided to call it a day.
Yeo takes over
December 07, 2005
Douglas Yeo has taken over responsibility for trying to find out some results history in America as well as finding all the errors in 'Spectrum' it seems!
Wheeler departs from Brighouse
December 07, 2005
The 2005 Radio 2 Young Brass Musician parts company with Brighouse and Rastrick.
Only 4 places left for Brass at the Guild
December 07, 2005
Great news for the cpontest as there are only 4 places left for grabs — book now!!!
Celebration Dance!
December 07, 2005
Colin Dance wins the 60th Anniversary SWBBA Composers Competition with his 'Celebration South West'.
Smithills have something to Bragg about again
December 07, 2005
Chris Wormald and his Smithills Schools Senior Band are in London again for an ITV1 recording with Melvyn Bragg no less.
Imps Joy to the World
December 07, 2005
The National First Section Champions are set to release their new CD in time for Xmas.
Stocksbridge set to move home
December 07, 2005
Its a new home and a new MD when they appoint one for Stocksbridge.
