News / 2005
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Elland honour stalwarts
April 15, 2005
The Elland Band has honoured some great stalwarts at a recent special concert.
Dyke star bags a Quattro
April 15, 2005
John Doyle has a new Quattro to his name — although it not the car just yet!
Fancy a Whit programme?
April 15, 2005
Uppermill has got in there first and has already produced their Whit Friday programme. If you want one we have the details.
Police air rescue
April 15, 2005
Steve Pritchard Jones and his West Mercia Constabulary Band have been giving a whirly bird a lift.
Colin Clark to play with Woolston
April 14, 2005
Australian expat soprano cornet player, Colin Clark has relocated to Christchurch and will be playing with Woolston (NZ).
Americans set for Open
April 14, 2005
The Brass Band of Central Florida will become the second American band to play at the British Open this year.
Blue Lake Brass Band Festival
April 13, 2005
Mount Gambier's (SA) Blue Lake Brass Band Festival is set to take place again in November.
Brass and Mining — needs your help!
April 13, 2005
If you have any information or material that you feel may help the forthcoming film, then plase read this and get in contact with them.
Bands on film
April 13, 2005
A new film about brass bands and the mining communities aimed at young children is about to be made — and the producers need your help
Advertising feature: Fancy a Strad?
April 13, 2005
Looking to get your hands on a Vincent Bach trumpet, then Band Supplies are the people to go and see.
DC on the WWW
April 13, 2005
Star euphonium player David Childs has got a brand new state of the art website.
Promotion for Blackburn
April 13, 2005
Blackburn and Darwen will be playing in a higher division next year — unlike the footy team perhaps?
Crimewatch Ashbourne
April 13, 2005
Don't be tempted by a nudge, nudge, wink, wink approach to a couple of cheap cornets and a Bb bass — as they may be nicked!
Stars set to Feed the World
April 12, 2005
Some of the finest brass band stars are putting their talents to great use — all on the initiative of 15 year old school girl Briony Thompson.
Barnsley heads home
April 12, 2005
Former BAYV soprano star heads for home with the Cwmaman Institute Silver Band in time for a Grand Shield debut.
Venomous premiere
April 12, 2005
The Longridge Band performed the premiere of a new work by Darrol Barry last weekend with the march — Venom.
Brassed Off for Riddings
April 12, 2005
Riddings Band take to the greasepaint and footlights for an appearance in another Brassed Off in Derby.
New name for London Finalists
April 12, 2005
It is now Ian Robinson and the Tavistock Chester-le-Street Riverside Band — the badges on the walking outs should be a fair size then!
Death of star player
April 12, 2005
AW Parker (Drybrook) Band mourn the death of a young star player.
Bolton celebrate victory
April 12, 2005
Bolton Youth Brass Band celebrates a monumental victory at the National Youth Brass Band Championships.
Newtonards on a roll
April 12, 2005
Newtonards Silver are on a bit of a roll after their third victory in a row at the NI BBL contest.
Results: Leicester Solo/Quartet
April 12, 2005
The results from the recent Solo and Quartet Contest in Leicestershire.
