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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!


Death of Shropshire stalwart

June 09, 2005
Ted Baldwin aged 91 has passed away.


Queensland Band Association

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.


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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.


Brenden Wheeler

Wheeler thrilled at B&R seat

June 09, 2005
The Australian Brenden Wheeler is thrilled with his appointment to the hot seat at Brighouse.


Glyn Williams

Marsden top in Wigan

June 09, 2005
Glyn Williams and his high flying Marsden team top the hymn and march stats at Wigan.


Brass Bands' Association of New Zealand

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.


Ray Farr

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.


Richard Evans

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.


Downunder

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.


Jonathan Pippen

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.


Brenden Wheeler

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.


Bengt Eklund

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.


Ian Porthouse

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!


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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.




Proms

BBE launches major annual events

March 11 • Bands up and down the UK can now sign-up for the free Brass Band Week and Proms in the Playground initiatives


Ask daisy

New campaign launched to support women in banding

March 8 • International Womens' Day sees the launch of 'Ask Daisy', an initiative that aims to support women in UK brass bands experiencing harassment and abuse.


Perth Concert Hall

Results: 2025 Scottish Championships

March 8 • Whitburn leads the way in Perth with section wins for Granite City, Perthshire Brass, Renfrew Burgh and Arbroath & Carnoustie.


Bedworth

Results: 2025 Midlands Regional Championships

March 8 • GUS lead the prizes winners in Bedworth with section victories to Foss Dyke, Ibstock Brick Brass and Syston.


Regent Hall Concerts - RAM Trumpet Ensembles

Friday 14 March • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Wigfield Brass Quintet

Friday 14 March • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 15 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Contest: Midlands Regional Brass Band Championships

Saturday 15 March • Bedworth Civic Hall, High Street CV12 8NF


Contest: Welsh Regional Championships

Saturday 15 March • Brangwn Hall, Guildhall Rd S, Swansea SA1 4PE


Rushden Town Band

March 12 • Back Row Cornet - due to a change in job, the band has a vacancy for a back row cornet. The band has a lovely atmosphere, and has regular jobs throughout the year as well as taking part in at least two contests.


Rushden Town Band

March 12 • 2nd Trombone - due to work relocation of previous player. A fun loving band who have many regular jobs throughout the year as well as competing in at least two contests each year.


Mereside Brass

March 12 • MERESIDE BRASS have vacancies for PERCUSSION players. We are a friendly 4th Section band with a sensible calendar of jobs and socials. It would be great to hear from you if you would like to join the band or if you could help out when needed for concerts.


Ian Holmes

BA (hons), PGDip (RCM), ARCM, ALCM
Conductor, piano accompanist and educator


               

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