News / 2006
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Help needed at the Daily Mail
September 21, 2006
There's a headline we didn't think we would ever write at 4BR! Readers of the old paper want to know about brass bands, so why not help them. It makes a change from them blaming immigrants and single parents for all our woes...
The Kiwis are coming
September 21, 2006
Just before the All Blacks return to our shores to rough our rugby lads up a brass band advance part has been sent with Waitakere. Catch them if you can.
Birthday signings at St Austell
September 21, 2006
Its happy birthday celebrations as the prezzies include four new players for MD David Loukes at St. Austell.
New Cook at Ipswich and Norwich
September 20, 2006
Robin Norman and his Ipswich and Norwich Co-op Band have a new Cook on the Principal Cornet chair.
Dobcross return for newlyweds
September 20, 2006
Darren and Christina Jones have returned to the Dobcross Band — as man and wife too!
Prima sign up new talent
September 20, 2006
Prima Vista Musikk announce two exciting signings to their stable as Gareth Wood and Paul Lovett Cooper join the ranks.
New faces at Sellers
September 20, 2006
There are new (and slightly older) faces at Sellers International as they start to rebuild to get back to British Open.
Long journey worth it for Blaenavon
September 20, 2006
The fast (and early) rising Blaenavon Band made the long trip to Wychavon worthwhile last weekend under conductor Alun Hathaway.
New post for Edwards
September 20, 2006
The talented Steve Edwards has taken over the post of MD with the North Powys Youth Band.
Composite band needed
September 20, 2006
Raymond Tennant and The Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama needs players for a composite band. Are you interested then get in touch.
Nesbitt takes MD spot at Stocksbridge
September 20, 2006
Former Black Dyke tuba star set to take the reins at Stocksbridge.
Tom Burge in Las Vegas
September 20, 2006
Tom is currently in the US enjoying his playing. Tom contacted 4BRDU last night and informed us what he is up to over there.
Results: Waikato BOPBBA District Contest
September 20, 2006
This contest was held on the weekend 16-17 September 2006 at the University of Waikato Performing Arts Complex Hamilton. The adjudicators on the weekend were Ian Levien, Brent Large, Brian Kelly, and Andrew Leech.
Date yet to be finalised for Pontins Youth 2007
September 19, 2006
After a successful weekend at Prestatyn Sands, the organisers of the Pontins Youth Brass Band Championships are now working hard to find a suitable date for 2007.
FREE Workshop
September 19, 2006
St. George Brass Band is holding a music workshop in the afternoon of Saturday 21st October 2006. It is completely FREE!
Waitakere departure
September 19, 2006
On Wednesday 20 September, The "Trusts" Waitakere Brass fly out to Switzerland and the UK for two weeks of contesting and concerts.
Double Open delight for Marshall
September 18, 2006
Not content with winning the British Open with Black Dyke, Richard Marshall has made it two Open victories in eight days having conducted Mount Charles to victory at the Pontins Youth Championships.
Results: Wychavon
September 18, 2006
PolySteel retain title and there are wins for Cinderford, Porthwyaen, West Mercia and AW Parker (Drybrook) too at an entertaining day at Pershore.
Evans heads for Brighouse
September 18, 2006
The great entertainer Richard Evans has been snapped up by Brighouse and Rastrick for Brass in Concert.
Auditions dates for NYBB and NCB Bands
September 18, 2006
Audition dates and venues have been organised for those wishing to get on the National Youth Brass Band and National Childrens Band. Get along and have a go!
Brass Day in Norwich
September 18, 2006
Over 50 musicians are set to enjoy a great Brass Day in Norwich next monthled by Alan Morrison.
Final preperations for Norfolk Wherry
September 18, 2006
The final preparations for Harrogate for Norfolk Wherry Brass saw them come up against a few very pleasant problems.
16 entrants for Scottish Open
September 18, 2006
The cross border rivalry between Scotland and England is set to kick off again at the Scottish Open in November as the list of competing bands is announced.
Bristol helps remembered IKB
September 18, 2006
The City of Bristol Band has just helped the city remember perhaps one of its greatest sons.
