News / 2005
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Gourlay on the www
June 29, 2005
All round virtuoso James Gourlay has his own special website — so check it out for all things tuba...
New rules on borrowed players
June 29, 2005
North West Counties Brass Band Association announce new rules for their contests. Band Managers make sure you read this then!
Regent set to raise the funds
June 29, 2005
Regent Brass are getting together with Harrow Children's Choir to help the NSPCC.
Dyke set for Newton premiere
June 29, 2005
Black Dyke are set to premiere a new work from the talented Mr Newton, commissioned by the 2nd Rossendale Scouts no less.
Fodens go to Bollywood
June 29, 2005
Open Champions set to explore new territory in a Bollywood Brass Bonanza — sounds as good as a Chicken Tikka Masala.
Brighouse to round things off
June 29, 2005
Garry Cutt and the boys of Brighouse and Rastrick round off their concert season with a celebration of 100 years of Batley Town Hall.
Terra Australis
June 28, 2005
A new work, commissioned by YBS Band, will be premiered at the Sydney Opera House in August.
Its one down from the Open this year
June 28, 2005
Only the band will be demoted from the British Open this year — but three will get the chop in 2006.
Further confusion over European
June 28, 2005
There appears to be more confusion in store for Europe — as the qualification process in the UK looks likely to end.
Results: Pontins British Open Youth Championships
June 27, 2005
Russell Gray and the Greater Gwent Youth Band become the first British Open Youth Champions at Pontins. We have full results and a short report.
Node Hill on the Right Track
June 27, 2005
Node Hill get ready to cross the sea to take part in their first ever mainland contest.
Dutch announce 2005 test pieces
June 27, 2005
The Dutch Nationals has gone in for some ground breaking new music for their Nationals — literally.
Battle of the bands!
June 27, 2005
Get your boots out, put your shin pads on and get your entry in for a kick around (perhaps the wrong term!) against rival bands.
Results: Easingwold March Contest
June 27, 2005
Marsden march on as they top the tables at Easingwold under the baton of Geoffrey Whitham.
Gresley welcome a MBE to the stand
June 27, 2005
Nigel Boddice will be taking up the baton this weekend — wonder if he will wear his medal?
Busy time for Telford bands
June 27, 2005
July is not going to be a time for a holiday for the Abraham Darby Specialist School next month it seems.
Besses new Boy on the Bass Trom
June 27, 2005
Besses Appoint rising young star of the Bass Trombone — just 14 years of age.
Artsmark Award for School Band
June 27, 2005
Abercrombie Primary School Brass Band wins 'Artsmark' Award as they prepare for performance at Royal Albert Hall.
NZ National Band sent off in style
June 27, 2005
The 2005 National Band of New Zealand gave a fine farewell concert at the James Hay Theatre Christchurch last Thursday evening before embarking on their European tour and the World Brass Band Championships in Kerkrade, The Netherlands.
NBCA Elections — Press Release
June 27, 2005
The following Press Release has been issued by Brian Dodds, Executive Officer, National Band Council of Australia (NBCA).
NBCA Elections — Titanic Chairs Shuffled
June 27, 2005
Elections for President and Vice President of the National Band Council of Australia (NBCA) were held yesterday at the Annual Conference with no change in leadership — just different titles.
Results: Pontins Youth Championships
June 25, 2005
Results from the 2005 Pontins Youth Championships incorporating the British Open youth section
The Legend returns to Scotland
June 24, 2005
None other than Philip McCann has signed for the Unison Kinneil Band
