News / 2006
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2006 US Open
October 15, 2006
The draw has been made for the forthcoming US Open Championships in Chicago.
Results: 2006 Victorian Championships
October 15, 2006
Royal South Street Society Brass solo and ensemble competition, and Victorian Brass Band Championships
Camborne to lose MD
October 13, 2006
Steve Thomas is set to resign as Musical Director of the Camborne Band after their forthcoming London Finals appearance.
Japanese Bandwagon set to come to London
October 13, 2006
The man responsible for raising the profile of brass bands in Japan through his radio programme Bandwagon is coming to London for the Nationals.
Big Ken stands down
October 13, 2006
After more than 20 giving to the Wingates cause, Ken Littler has decided to have a bit of a rest as Chairman.
Lofthouse are Brassed Off
October 13, 2006
The never ending story of bandning folk in Thatcher's Britain comes to the stage in Wakefield with Lofthouse 2000 providing the music and some actor luvvies to the cause!
Lee is the new Wright man at Wilsden
October 13, 2006
Ken Lee is the new man at the helm at the Wilsden Band following the resignation of former MD Vince Wright.
Results: Leicester Air Varie
October 13, 2006
Great music and a great turn out at the recent contest held at Groby Community College.
New Chairman for Woolston
October 13, 2006
Woolston Brass held its Annual General Meeting on 27 September 2006. There were several changes in administrative positions.
Broken fingers!
October 13, 2006
Alex James, the 12 year old talented Soprano for Boroondara Youth Brass, has broken a finger on his right hand, just two days before he is due to compete in the Victorian Championships.
Tassie tussles
October 13, 2006
Tasmanian bands are gearing up for their annual State titles this weekend. 4BRDU takes a brief look at some of the bands competing this weekend...
New Executive for BBANZ
October 13, 2006
The Brass Bands Association of New Zealand has announced the nominees for President, Vice President and members of the incoming Management Committee.
Bob takes the top award
October 13, 2006
On October 7th Canterbury Foundation Brass held its annual band dinner at the Piranha Bar and Café.
Morrison launches book
October 13, 2006
James Morrison's new book "Blowing my own Trumpet", has been launched Australia wide and yesterday had its Adelaide launch at the prestigious Advertiser Sunday Mail Womens lunch.
Seniors week for Greater Bendigo
October 12, 2006
Greater Bendigo Concert Brass took time out of its rehearsal schedule for the impending Victorian Championships to play at the Bendigo Seniors Week Concert which closed the week of festivities for seniors in the Central Victoria area.
French National Championships
October 11, 2006
Details have been announced of the forthcoming French National Championships to be held in lovely Paris.
Advert: John Packer
October 11, 2006
Fancy getting your hands on a 2nd hand EEb Besson Sovereign in tip top condition? Then read on...
New MD at Fishburn
October 11, 2006
Phil Rosier has been appointed the new Resident MD at the current Scottish Open Champions, the Fishburn Band.
Bristol celebrate in Cardiff
October 11, 2006
The City of Bristol Band recently celebrated their 70th anniversary by performing at Cardiff's prestigious Millennium Centre.
Death of Whitworth stalwart
October 11, 2006
The death of Whitworth Vale and Healey Band's longest serving band member John Hall has been announced.
BrassedOn 3
October 11, 2006
The popular magazine will be on its third issue soon — so go out and support it!
Blow by blow for EYMS
October 11, 2006
EYMS Band welcome back Simon Blow back for a regular blow with them.
Salisbury turns 50
October 11, 2006
Next year the Salisbury City Band will celebrate its 50th Birthday, and in doing so the Bands’ Committee is currently making plans to mark this event by involving both current and previous band members, along with anyone else who is interested in joining.
UK import settles in Oz
October 11, 2006
Frankston City Band are proud to announce the arrival of Trombonist Marc Nethercot from Huddersfield, UK where he has recently completed his Masters Degree in Music.
The passing of Stephen Wells
October 11, 2006
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Stephen Wells on Saturday 7th October 2006 at the age of 46, after a battle with cancer.
