News / 2005
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Fancy Faking it?
April 01, 2005
Channel 4 are looking for a bandsman to try and fake it for their popular television programme. Could you do it?
Broseley set for 21st birthday bash
April 01, 2005
Paul Fensom and Broseley Brass are set to celebrate their 21st birthday this month.
Dalewool “2005 Band of the Year”
April 01, 2005
Nigel Weeks and his Dalewool Auckland Band are celebrating winning the 2005 Entertainment Band of the Year Contest in Wellington.
A first at Princeton
April 01, 2005
Princeton Brass are set for their debut concert ten months after being formed.
Thomas set for Masters solo debut
April 01, 2005
Chris Thomas of the BAYV Band will be a featured soloist on Ray Steadman-Allen's 'Immortal Theme' at this year's International Masters.
2006 English Championship
April 01, 2005
The line up of 'qualifiers' for the proposed English Championship next year has been released following the Regionals.
April Fool
April 01, 2005
It very nearly caught you out, but the 'Treaty of Rome' won't be the 2005 Nationals test piece just yet.
Win to Pelorus Trust Wellington Youth
April 01, 2005
Pelorus Trust Wellington Youth Brass crowned NZ National Champions against the much fancied Woolston Junior Brass from Christchurch.
Champion puts band first
April 01, 2005
Trombone virtuoso takes a back seat to ensure success of his Band.
Downunder rattles the rankings
April 01, 2005
The recent round of Nationals competitions has produced outstanding movement for top bands from Australia and New Zealand.
Rankings: Latest top 200 bands
April 01, 2005
The latest round of contests the length and breadth of the brass-banding world have brought about the predicted wholesale changes throughout the World of Brass – 4BR Rankings.
Nationals test piece announced
April 01, 2005
Ground breaking new work set to test the best bands in the UK
Duncan leaves Thorseby
March 31, 2005
Andrew Duncan and the Thorseby Colliery Band have parted company.
Standing ovation for Cornwall Youth
March 31, 2005
The Cornwall Youth Band receive a standing ovation at the end of their Golden Jubilee Concert.
Brighouse fly to Canada
March 31, 2005
The boys in purple are doing their bit for the Brits in Canada.
Student brass lovers!
March 31, 2005
If you are in University and love playing in brass bands, then read on.
Ipswich and Norwich reach the net
March 31, 2005
The Ipswich and Norwich Co-op Band are now on the net. So go and check them out!
Fancy a boning session?
March 31, 2005
Brett Baker and the Northop Festival Trombone workshop is looking for a few faces to take part in a great event.
Imps lose a Horn
March 31, 2005
David Horn has left the Yorkshire Imperial Urquhart Band on friendly terms.
The Worm turns
March 31, 2005
Wormshead Brass are set to make a debut appearance at the Millennium Centre in Cardiff.
Band Festival concludes in 'Grand' manner
March 31, 2005
The third edition of the Mellieha International Band Festival has been taking place this week in Malta.
Fancy becoming a Welsh Friend?
March 31, 2005
The National Youth Brass Band of Wales is looking for a few friends — especially those ones with a bit of spare dosh!
Innovate set for Jenkins debut
March 30, 2005
The brilliant, and gorgeous Katherine Jenkins is set for a debut appearance with the Innovate Skelmanthorpe Band. We should be so lucky!
Richards set for Auckland
March 30, 2005
Glyn Richards of the Freckleton Band will be heading for a new life and soprano chair in New Zealand.
