News / 2005
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New MD at Stannington
November 24, 2005
Yorkshire based Stannington Brass has appointed the experienced Derek Renshaw as their new MD.
New bass trom at EYMS
November 24, 2005
The EYMS Band welcome a new bass trombone player in time to go in deep!
Enderby second to none!
November 24, 2005
The Enderby Band are second to none after their success at the recent Leicester Brass Band Association Contest.
Results: NEMBBA Solo and Quartet
November 24, 2005
The full results from the Shirland Miners Welfare Contest held on the weekend.
Wigston in bandroom battle
November 24, 2005
The Wigston Band are involved in a major battle to keep its home. It needs help urgently.
Astley get a new home
November 24, 2005
Astley Youth Band have found themselves a new home in the New Year
Crystal Palace join the Good Life
November 24, 2005
Could it be cakes and self sufficiency for the Crystal Palace Band as Jane Asher and Richard Briers join the band?
Kelly Mouthpieces
November 24, 2005
Kangaroo Music has just received another shipment of the outrageous Kelly mouthpieces — be the first in your band to grab one!
World of Bands radio show
November 24, 2005
A new 3 hour radio programme has commenced on 3SER "CASEY RADIO" a community radio station in the outer South East suburbs of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Helping a great cause
November 22, 2005
Russell Davies, the former Principal Euphonium of the Aveley and Newham Band is now trying to help orphans in sub Saharan Africa whose lives have been blighted by the spread of HIV/AIDS.
Evans makes it six of the very best
November 22, 2005
Richard Evans is enjoying himself once more as he becomes a reord holder at Brass in Concert — even if he forgot about it himself!
2006 Pontins Youth Championship
November 22, 2005
Organisers announce change of date for Pontins Youth Brass Festival 2006. Please take note. Its now the 15th — 18th September and we have all the new details.
Bands combine for Charity
November 22, 2005
Otterbourne Brass and SWT Woodfalls combine to raise over £2000 for charity.
Fodens welcome Thackray
November 22, 2005
After the rumours on 4BR, Fodens announce that the highly talented George Thackray is their new Solo Horn.
Yeovil announce Hayward departure
November 22, 2005
After 3 fine years together work has got in the way for Yeovil and Dave Hayward.
Homeless in East Riding
November 22, 2005
The East Riding of Yorkshire Band are homeless following the decision to demolish their rehearsal room. They need some help before they start selling the Big Issue!
Dalewool announce new Soprano
November 22, 2005
Kay MacKenzie will be leaving the UK to take up her new position at Dalewool Auckland Brass in the New Year.
Launceston look forward to Xmas
November 22, 2005
2005 has been a great year as the Launceston Band build for the future with their youth (and some older heads if they wish!)
Loss of baritone at Gresley
November 22, 2005
They may have lost a baritone player, but Gresley are still loking ahead to Xmas. Perhaps Santa will bring a new one in his sack?
Results: North Wales BBA Contest
November 22, 2005
Held at Rhyl Town Hall where there was a good turn out of bands to compete for the honours as Northop and Tom Wyss took the top honours.
Results: Skelmanthorpe Solo and Quartet
November 22, 2005
The first Skelmanthorpe Annual Slow Melody and Quartet Contest was held on the weekend and a great success it was too. We have the results.
Results: Leicester BBA Contest
November 22, 2005
John Berryman and Kibworth double up at Leicester Brass Band Association Contest.
Results: St. Dennis Solo and Quartet
November 22, 2005
All the results from the recent St. Dennis Solo and Quartet Contest held on the 19th November.
Bugle announce test pieces for 2006
November 22, 2005
The great old Bugle Contest has announced its test pieces for next year. Lets hope the sun is beaming down again then once more!
Douglas on the www
November 22, 2005
The Isle of Man has made it into the 21st Century (not before time some would say!) with Douglas Town Band's new website.
