News / 2006
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Bid to play with Grimethorpe!
December 19, 2006
If you've not put your bid in yet on ebay to play with Grimethorpe Colliery (UK Coal) in aid of Brass Band Aid you've still got time — the bidding stops at 9pm this Saturday
BFBB attends 2003 Licensing Act discussion
December 19, 2006
Representatives British Federation of Brass Bands (BFBB) met with the Department for Culture, Media & Sport recently to discuss the problems surrounding the 2003 Licensing Act.
Plethora of awards given by St Austell
December 19, 2006
The St Austell Band had a bumper Christmas Concert that saw each of its four bands perform seasonal music and give out plenty of awards for the hard work of 2006.
Tradition lives on in Horbury
December 19, 2006
If you're around the Yorkshire village of Horbury this Christmas, you'll be able to hear their band maintain a tradition by playing Christmas Eve, Christmas Day & Boxing Day.
Brassfeast goes bowling
December 19, 2006
The first Brassfeast event will take place from 1pm, Easter Monday, 9 April 2007 at the AMF Northcote Bowling Centre.
Launch of Brassfeast
December 19, 2006
Ever returned from a brass band competition feeling that you spent the whole time rushing around, and the social side of things was distinctly lacking? Well, a new organisation called “Brassfeast” aims to solve this dilemma.
Greater Gwent set for 2007 course
December 18, 2006
Its all systems go for the Greater Gwent annual course taking place right at the beginning of January in Newport.
Memorial concert set for Rich
December 18, 2006
The Hampshire Youth County Band have announced to 4BR that a Memorial Concert is to be held for Leighton Rich MBE next April.
GUS acknowledge efforts in 2006
December 18, 2006
Chris Millington and Shawn Pagington were rewarded for their performances within the GUS Band during 2006 at a recent concert in Milton Keynes.
Trombonist proposes different tune at concert
December 18, 2006
Wakefield Metropolitan trombonest Stuart White went down on bended knee and proposed marriage to fellow player Rowena Sykes at the band's recent Christmas concert — and she said yes!
Dyke honours Whiteley
December 18, 2006
Black Dyke's administrator and former player, Geoffrey Whiteley has been honoured by the Queensbury outfit for his service to the band.
Pontins confirm 2007 Youth date
December 18, 2006
The Pontins Brass Band Committee are delighted to confirm to 4BR that the 2007 event will be held from Friday 6th to Monday 9th July.
Dibley to the tune of Smithills
December 18, 2006
The BBC One comedy, The Vicar of Dibley will feature the Smithills Senior Brass Band over the festive period including an appearance by the band's principal cornet, Joanne Hurst.
Hadfield leaves Dobcross
December 18, 2006
The Dobcross Band has announced to 4BR that after 5 years, their MD Dennis Hadfield is leaving the band.
School to maintain Christmas Eve tradition
December 18, 2006
Members of the Abraham Darby School will be performing at an event on Christmas Eve thats now in its 35th year.
Smithills wish 'their man' good luck
December 18, 2006
Following his appointment as the new principal cornet at Brighouse, Smithills School congratulate a young man who has been at the school on his teaching placement recently.
Gray still on top
December 18, 2006
Several hundred people attended "Christmas in the Cathedral" held in St Johns Cathedral, Brisbane on Saturday afternoon.
World class venues for NZ 2008
December 18, 2006
The 2008 New Zealand Brass Band Championships are to be held in Christchurch from 9-13 July 2008 and committee spokesman Owen Melhuish has announced that the venues have been confirmed after some doubt due to previous bookings.
Ferguson goes west
December 18, 2006
Cornet player, Stuart Ferguson has been posted to Perth due to work circumstances.
Death of Willie Lang
December 17, 2006
The death has been reported of the former principal cornet player of the Black Dyke Band
Wilkinson is new B & R Principal
December 17, 2006
The Brighouse and Rastrick Band have announced to 4BR that Stephen Wilkinson is their new man who will follow Alan Morrison as the band's principal cornet.
Reunion success for Cambourne
December 17, 2006
A reunion night for the Cambourne Band last month was an overwhelming success with profits from the night going towards the fund for the new bandroom.
Judges announced for Brass at the Guild
December 17, 2006
Trevor Halliwell, James Scott & Roy Sparkes will be the men who make the decisions at next year's Brass at the Guild.
Meechan launches PMM
December 16, 2006
Black Dyke's composer-in-residence, Peter Meechan has spoken to 4BR about the launch of his new publishing company, Peter Meechan Music
Eccles & Leggett take Fairey honours
December 16, 2006
The Fairey Band has acknowledged the efforts of Mike Eccles & Jimmy Leggett at its Annual Christmas concert at Stockport Town Hall.
