News / 2006
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Besses delight the Welsh
October 17, 2006
Besses o' th' Barn recently popped over Offa's Dyke to delight the Welsh at Rhosllanerchrugog. Bet the bus driver didn't ask anyone for directions to get there then...
Gloria, Gloria!
October 17, 2006
The Morecombe Band has been enjoying the delights of tredding the boards of late with their ace flugel player Carol Blaycock the real star of the show.
China here I come!
October 17, 2006
14 year old Samantha Minshall is set to fly off to China with the National Children's Orchestra on what promises to be a trip of a lifetime.
Results: Fife Charities Contest
October 17, 2006
Kingdom do their bit for Charities as they are crowned champions in Fife.
Ours is a treble
October 17, 2006
David Hirst and Strata Brass celebrate a treble contest success after their recent wins at Ruffird, Lakeside and Bolsover.
Brass 4 Brass raises over £2K
October 17, 2006
A fantastic event raised over £2,000 for Brass Band Aid.
Passing of Lt Col John Archibald
October 17, 2006
The death of Lt Col John Archibald has been announced by the South London Fellowship Band.
Results: Long Eaton Solo & Quartet
October 17, 2006
A great day out was had by everyone at Long Eaton as they put on a cracking solo and quartet contest.
Aspects of Xmas for Bellshill SA
October 17, 2006
Bellshill Salvation Army Band records 2 CD's in time for the Christmas rush!
New players flock to Shepherd
October 17, 2006
Three new players join the Shepherd Building Group Band.
Jaguar set for transatlantic contests
October 17, 2006
Jaguar (Coventry) Band are getting ready for contests on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean in the next month as they prepare for the Nationals in London and the US Open in Chicago.
Results: Huddersfield Youth Contest.
October 17, 2006
A great day out was had by all at the recent Huddersfield Youth Contest, where Dobcross Youth came away with the honours.
Numbers down for Mt Gambier
October 17, 2006
The annual Blue Lake City Brass Band Festival will proceed this year on the 18th & 19th of November with the participation of 9 Brass Bands.
Results: 2006 Tasmanian Championships
October 17, 2006
Held over the weekend 14-15 October, the 2006 Tasmanian Championships involved 7 brass bands and 4 concert bands and was held in Hobart.
Wendouree a winner
October 17, 2006
The 2007 Victorian Championships will be held 11-12 August, at the Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts, Ballarat.
Latrobe use unregistered player
October 16, 2006
Latrobe City Brass Band were not awarded points in the D Grade section at this years Victorian Championships held over the weekend.
Death of Leighton Rich MBE
October 15, 2006
4BR has been informed of the death of the popular musician and educator, Leighton Rich MBE.
New and old faces return to Lewis Merthyr
October 15, 2006
The hard working Lewis Merthyr Band welcome back some new and slightly older faces to the ranks.
Changes to Brass Encounters
October 15, 2006
The popular radio and internet programme Brass Encounters has undergone a few changes.
New PC at Enderby
October 15, 2006
The Enderby Band welcome Ian Dickman as their new Principal Cornet.
In at the Deep end for EYMS
October 15, 2006
The EYMS Band has just released its latest CD a real subterranean feel with its title track, 'The Deep'.
Plenty of comings and goings at Enfield Citadel
October 15, 2006
The Enfield Citadel Band has been very biusy of late with plenty of movement in the ranks.
Roberts commission set for Sandwell
October 15, 2006
The Sandwell Wind and Brass Festival is set to premiere a new work by Stephen Roberts called World Dances.
89th Championship of Ireland Contest
October 15, 2006
The bands are gearing up for the 89th running of the Championship of Ireland Contest later this month in Belfast.
