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Results: Teesdale Contest

July 04, 2005
The Stanhope Band come out on top at the Teesadale Contest held in the lovely surroundings of the Bowes Museum at Barnard Castle.


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Dyke set to help NCH Charity

July 04, 2005
Black Dyke are set to perform at the Sage Centre in Gteshead for the NCH Charity for Children.


New MD for Dereham

July 04, 2005
Ian Clarke is the new man with the baton at the Dereham Band.


Gold for Abraham Darby

July 04, 2005
Abraham Darby Specialist School take Gold award at INternational Wind Band Festival.


Allan Ramsay

Results: West Lothian Festival

July 04, 2005
Allan Ramsay and Newtongrange take the honours in the final of the West Lothian Challenge.


YBS Band Kings of Brass Tour

Harbour Cruise with YBS

July 02, 2005
In typical Aussie style, the locals want our visitors to have the time of their lives here in Australia.


Graham Jones

Coldstream Guards to open Live8

July 01, 2005
Major Graham Jones and the Coldstream Guards are set to open Live8


Elaine Agnew, Photo: Eugene Langan

Agnew set to test the B Section

July 01, 2005
The talented composer Elaine Agnew will be writing the set work for the B Section at next year's European in Belfast.


Ian Wilson, Photo: Richard Kalina

Wilson inspired for 2006 Euro test

July 01, 2005
Composer Ian Wilson has been inspired by the Cliffs of Mother for the 2006 European test piece.


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EBBA clarify Euro qualification

July 01, 2005
EBBA has given their thoughts on Besson and the Euro qualification debate.


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BAYV say yes to Masters

July 01, 2005
Welsh Champions head the way for next years Masters with an early acceptance for the contest.


Bridge McFarland Solicitors

Advert: Bridge McFarland Solicitors

July 01, 2005
Brass Band Legal services: Sound Advice When You Need It from Bridge McFarland Solicitors.


Travelsphere Holidays

No more Holidays for Travelsphere.

July 01, 2005
Travelsphere Holidays to end sponsorship at end of year.


Russell Gray

Gray days for Leyland

July 01, 2005
North West Champions announce link up with Russell Gray as their new MD.


Normans Musical Instruments

Advert: Normans Maestro Madness!

June 30, 2005
Its all gone price bonkers down at Normans on Maestro cornets — so get your cheque books at the ready!!


Nigel Weeks

Weeks set for UK return

June 30, 2005
The premier MD in New Zealand is set to return home to the UK later this year — he should be a man in demand then.


No change at the Masters

June 30, 2005
There will no change in the line up of bands for the 2006 (as long as they all go) – whilst Wilby’s Paganini will be the test for the £5000 top prize.


Warburton in fire horror

June 30, 2005
Terry Warburton, the world wide mouthpiece maker has lost his home and business in a horrific fire.


Chris Wormold

Smithills ready for World Tours!

June 30, 2005
Kerkrade, Birmingham & USA — A hectic July For Smithills Schools and Chris Wormold then!


Are you still going strong?

June 30, 2005
Hotbed Media want your help to tell them if your band with Colliery connections is still going strong. We have the details — so see if you can help our media friends.


David Daws

Brass in Concert on the web

June 30, 2005
The Brass in Concert Contest is now on the web, as the organisers release the list of this year's competing bands and David Daws is set to be the main attraction at the new concert.


Torstein AAGAARD nILSEN

Results: Norwegian Youth Championships

June 30, 2005
The Norwegian National Championships for Youth Bands were held in Oslo 24th and 25th of June with Torstein Aagaard- Nilsen coming out on top. We have the full results and a short report.


Fireworks set for Silkstone contest

June 30, 2005
Old Silkstone March and Hymn tune contest ready for fireworks — as well as some fine brass band march and hymn tune playing on 9th July.


Phil Lawrence

Lawrence for Liverpool

June 30, 2005
Not a resigning of the famous flying pig goalie, but the chance for a new composition for the City of Culture — and Euro Champions!


John Ludden

Greenalls ready to take on the world

June 30, 2005
John Ludden and his band are ready and eager to make an impression in Kerkrade at the World Championships.




Fleetwood Contest

Fleetwood Contest to return

October 1 • A welcome new addition to the contesting calendar has been announced as the Fleetwood Contest returns in 2026 with British Open link.


nEILSEN

New brass appointments at Guildhall and Trinity Laban

October 1 • Tom Nielsen and Matilda Lloyd will take on new roles as professors at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama and Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance.


Stevenage

Judges announced for 2026 London & Southern Counties Area Championships

October 1 • The panel of judges who will make the all important decisions at Stevenage next year have been announced.


Hepworth Band

Hepworth secure new ceiling to their ambitions

October 1 • The Yorkshire band has been making sure nothing rains on their musical ambitions as their bandroom renovations come closer to completion.


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Irish Guards

Thursday 2 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Duchess of Edinburghs String Orchestra

Friday 3 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. W1C 2DJ W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Funny Bones Trombone Quartet

Friday 3 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Fulham Brass Band

Friday 3 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Staines Brass Band

Saturday 4 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Croy Silver Band

October 1 • Croy Silver Band currently has contest vacancies on Cornet and Percussion, but is always happy to accommodate enthusiastic new players in any section of the band.


Great Barr Brass

September 30 • Based on the North side of Birmingham Great Barr Brass are a relatively new start up we are a community non- contesting band wide age range. We are looking for some players notably horns a trombone and bass


Dobcross Silver Band

September 29 • Current 3rd Section National Champions and pending promotion to 2ND SECTION. We require the services of a competent PRINCIPAL CORNET PLAYER. Great opportunity for someone to show their skills and leadership qualities! Enjoyable events and socials!


Rob Nesbitt

BSc, PG Cert. Ed.
Cartoonist , illustrator, writer


               

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