News / 2006
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Whacky Races!
October 10, 2006
Maxilead Metals Tyldesley Band are heading for Rome — all in a old banger worth less than 100 quid!
Philip Jones Tribute
October 10, 2006
The great Philip Jones and his ensemble are to be remembered 20 years after they last took to the concert stage.
Smithills help keep RNLI afloat
October 10, 2006
Chris Wormold and his band help keep the RNLI afloat in Bolton. Didn't know they had a lifeboat there but they do have a world cup winner. And they think its all over eh?
Results: NEMBBA Bolsover
October 10, 2006
Strata Brass continue their rich vein of form under the baton of David Hirst by taking yet another title.
MIFB...more
October 10, 2006
The podcast from the 2006 Melbourne International Festival of Brass has been uploaded and is ready for listening.
Hail the Prophet!
October 09, 2006
Jamie Prophet is set to give masterclasses and head workshops at the forthcoming free brass day in Taunton. So get along there pronto!
Fancy writing a Swiss ditty?
October 09, 2006
The Swiss Brass Band Association welcomes compositions from around Europe to try and win their CHF 5'000 top prize. Get scribbling then!
Hirst leads workshop
October 09, 2006
David Hirst has recently been putting the members of the City of Chichester Band through their paces in preparation for their next contest outing.
New MD at Yorkshire Brass
October 09, 2006
William Rushworth is the new man at the helm at United Co-op Yorkshire Brass.
A little bit of Neish help
October 09, 2006
Tuba virtuoso Les Neish has been helping out young players in Ulster.
Open day in Telford
October 09, 2006
The Abraham Darby Specialist School for the Performing Arts are holding an open day this weekend. If you are in the area then why not go along and find out more.
New Solo & Quartet Contest in Launceston
October 09, 2006
Launceston Town Band announce details of their forthcoming Solo & Quartet Contest.
Wingates keep lifeboat afloat
October 09, 2006
The Wingates Band has recently helped the Isle of Man keep their lifeboat afloat.
Stonesfield half century
October 09, 2006
The Stonesfield Silver Band has recently celebrated its 50th birthday.
Newhall welcome new faces
October 09, 2006
The Newhall Band has welcomed a new influx of players to the ranks.
Kippax KO announced
October 09, 2006
The draw for the next year's Kippax Entertainment contest has been announced.
YBS to perform London Gala Concert
October 09, 2006
YBS Band and Professor David King areset to perform a Gala Concert at Regent Hall following RAH Championship later this month.
Thanks Nige!
October 09, 2006
Nigel Seaman has been putting in the hard work with Broughtons Brass as they prepare for their next high profile concert.
Fitzy as MD
October 08, 2006
Mark Fitzpatrick has been appointed as the new Musical Director of the Hyde Street Youth Band.
Results: WWBBA Ammanford Contest
October 08, 2006
The second leg of the Welsh League Championship took place at Ammanford with wins for Burry Port, Newbridge, Blaenavon, Cross Keys and Goodwick.
Barker brothers are back!
October 08, 2006
Brothers Andrew and Bill Barker reunited on stage during a concert held yesterday in the heart of Queensland Wine country, Stanthorpe.
OzBones is moving
October 08, 2006
Tromboner players, enthusiasts and anyone who is generally interested in trombones have an opportunity to participate in this forum.
Positions filled
October 08, 2006
Three remaining positions on the committee of the Band Association of NSW have been filled.
