News / 2005
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Iles and Mortimer Medal winners
July 14, 2005
The prestigious Iles and Mortimer medals have been awarded to Paul Hindmarsh and Alun F Williams.
Price is right in Wales
July 14, 2005
New Zealander Kevin Price is the new Head of Brass at the Royal Welsh College in Wales.
Melbourne International Festival of Brass
July 14, 2005
A star-studded cast of greats will be participating artists in the forthcoming festival dedicated entirely to – you guessed it: BRASS!
Press Release: XLCR's invite prompts a reshuffle
July 14, 2005
All hands on deck as Brisbane Excelsior pursues funding to head off to the All England Masters next year.
Long and short of it
July 13, 2005
Russell Gray, top UK cornet soloist and conducter, and Eirik ‘The Viking’, renowned tuba player from Norway, will lead a Master Class and perform in concert in Brisbane this month.
Brisbane Battle of the Bands
July 13, 2005
In a day of public entertainment, people will be flocking to the Piazza, South Bank to listen to twelve of Brisbane’s bands as they battle it out for the high profile gigs.
Press Release: National Band of NZ success
July 12, 2005
The National Band of New Zealand wins a gold medal with distinction at the World Brass Band Championships.
Results: World Championships
July 12, 2005
Impeccable Swiss timing leads to World Crown for Treize Etoiles. We have a short report, but a full retrospective and Postcard will follow.
Aussies set for Masters
July 12, 2005
Brisbane Excelsior are set to make the Masters a real International event in 2006.
Stonehouse set for Fairey Open
July 12, 2005
Associate Conductor Simon Stonehouse will be at the helm for Fairey at the forthcoming Open and Nationals.
Smithills Win In Kerkrade
July 12, 2005
Chris Wormald and his band celebrate an unprecedented run of success after another win at the World Championships.
Thompson released from West Yorkshire Police
July 12, 2005
Barry Thompson and the West Yorkshire Police Band have parted company on an amicable basis after 11 great years together.
Results: Brass in Bloom
July 12, 2005
Carlton Brass come out on top in the heat of battle at the Brass in Bloom Contest.
Jackfield say goodbye and hello!
July 12, 2005
The Jackfield Band has said hello to fans in Australia but goodbye to their MD Ian Viney.
Bands back to Iron age
July 12, 2005
Brass Bands to play in aid of Hospice and Church at the world famous Ironbridge site in Shropshire.
Telford celebrate top prize!
July 12, 2005
Abraham Darby Specialist School does it again as they come out on top at Swiss Music Festival.
Fodens set for Irish trip
July 12, 2005
Mark Wilkinson and his fellow star players from the British Open Champions are set for yet another trip to the Emerald Isle for the Armagh Summer School.
More prizes for Mount Charles
July 12, 2005
Mount Charles Youth Band has qualified for the National Festival of Youth Finals as well as playing for Chaz and Cam on their recent trip to the area.
Technical problems
July 11, 2005
Apologies for the lack of usual service over the past 24 hours. We have been having a few gremlins in the works.
Results: Old Silkstone March and Hymn
July 11, 2005
Holme Silver takes the honours at the 4th annual March and Hymn Tune Contest
QBA Annual General Meeting
July 10, 2005
Management Committee returned unopposed and new Constitution adopted.
BAYV ready for Gaia
July 08, 2005
BAYV ready themselves for epic performance at the prestigious Cheltenham Festival.
Flowers add a bit of steel
July 08, 2005
Philip Harper and the Flowers Band will now be called the PolySteel Band as they bag themselves some great sponsorship.
BAYV on Prom duty
July 08, 2005
BAYV Band are set for another knees up performance — this time at the Last Night of the Proms — Welsh style.
Grand Reunion in Cornwall
July 08, 2005
Cornish Youth Band is holding a Grand Reunion to celebrate their Golden Jubilee Celebrations.
