News / 2005
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Dyke take to the hills
June 09, 2005
Black Dyke has been on BBC 1 — although it was cold, damp and up on the misty moors!
Cranbrook in France
June 09, 2005
The Cranbrook Band has just returned from a great trip to Normandy.
Rode Hall MD ties the knot
June 09, 2005
MD and baritone player set to make music together for the rest of their lives. All together now — aaaaahhh!
Preview: Queensland State Band Championships
June 09, 2005
Maryborough, will host the Queensland State Band Championships this June long weekend (11th, 12th &13th). The event promises to be competitive, with an excellent show of 23 bands and 101 soloists.
BAYV to showcase Pickard masterwork
June 09, 2005
The BAYV Band are setting themselves for the mammoth task of giving the world premiere of John Pickards 62 minute long Gaia Symphony.
Wheeler thrilled at B&R seat
June 09, 2005
The Australian Brenden Wheeler is thrilled with his appointment to the hot seat at Brighouse.
Marsden top in Wigan
June 09, 2005
Glyn Williams and his high flying Marsden team top the hymn and march stats at Wigan.
New Zealand gets on the WWW
June 09, 2005
The Brass Bands' Association of New Zealand has a great new website.
Mining and banding heritage
June 09, 2005
Hotbed Media need some help in putting togethera 45 minute film on our banding heritage.
Durham Countdown
June 09, 2005
As reported on 4BR, the countdown begins to Durham Brass Festival 2005, with Ray Farr leading an exciting line up of talent.
All quiet in the library
June 09, 2005
Dick Evans will be accompanied by a 10 piece from Jackfield Elcock Reisen Band for his quiet launch of his autobiography.
3rd Clarence Adoo Trust Concert
June 09, 2005
Great line up of talent for the third Clarence Adoo Trust Concert. We have the details.
BHK sweep the Durham board
June 09, 2005
The BHK (UK) Ltd Horden Band swept the board at the recent Durham Entertainment Contest.
Radio: Hawthorn Band wins 774 ABC Competition
June 09, 2005
Hawthorn Band (VIC) led the field of five Victorian A Grade bands to take out the 774 ABC Victoria Brass Band Competition.
Free Band Registration
June 08, 2005
Don't miss this special offer. Downunder bands can register for free on 4barsrest.com for the remainder of June 2005.
Pippen and Ponty set to celebrate
June 08, 2005
Jonathan Pippen and his high flying Pontypool Brass are set for a celebratory night of music making later this month with old boy Owen Farr as the star attraction.
Old Silkstone March and Hymn Contest
June 08, 2005
There is money up for grabs for all you good hymn and march bands out there. We have the details.
Brighouse announce signings
June 08, 2005
After all the rumours it is Fielding and Wheeler who are set to become the new boys at Brighouse.
Its Magic for Eikanger
June 08, 2005
The Bengt Eklund and Eikanger Bjoorsvik Band are set to premiere Mozart's Magic Flute in Bergen this Friday.
Porthouse to head Conservatoire Brass
June 08, 2005
Ian Porthouse is set to head an exciting programme at Birmingham Conservatoire this Friday as the students get a hard end of term exam!
Griffiths' take over
June 08, 2005
Geraint Griffiths makes a return back to YBS to complete the family trio there once more.
Band Aid for Oxfam
June 08, 2005
Isthere a band out there who can help a great cause with a bit of early morning playing.
2005 Norfolk Wherry Solo/Quartet
June 08, 2005
A final reminder of the forthcoming Solo and Quartet Contest.
A big Irish thank you!
June 08, 2005
1st Old Boys had a great time in Cambridge thanks to help given to them by Fulbourn and Taversham Band.
