News / 2006
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Fancy a trip to Malta?
August 21, 2006
If you fancy taking part in a festival in Malta next August, then you have the opportunity. St Kervene Band from Cornwall and David Morris, the Whilstling World Champion have just been, so you could find out from them what a great time you're in for.
Brass in the Park
August 21, 2006
Everything is ready to go for the 2006 Brass in the Park Festival at Newtongrange between 1st-3rd September.
Dyke announce Great Northern programme
August 21, 2006
Black Dyke have released details of their programme for the Gala Concert at the Great Northern Brass Arts Festival, which takes place in Manchester, a week on Saturday, 2nd September.
SWBBA Diamond Jubilee celebrations
August 21, 2006
The South West Brass Band Association is to conclude its Diamond Jubilee celebrations with a luncheon on Sunday 5th November. 4BR has the details of how you can get your tickets.
Rowena takes top honour
August 21, 2006
The 2006 NSW State Young Musician of the Year Award has been finalised and announced.
NZ here I come...
August 21, 2006
Shane Foster has said goodbye to Drighlington Band having officially finished as MD, prior to his emigration to Christchurch, New Zealand in September.
SA Contest details
August 21, 2006
Details of the time-table for this year’s SA State Championships have been released.
G'day Stannington
August 20, 2006
Australian Peter Ratnik has been announced as the new Musical Director of Stannington Brass Band in South Yorkshire.
YBS Concert sponsorship blow
August 20, 2006
The YBS Concert Brass Band has informed 4BR that its sponsorship deal with the Yorkshire Building Society has come to an end.
Winery journey postponed
August 19, 2006
Tanunda Town Bands ‘Broadway’ Concert scheduled for 9 September has been postponed to the 28th of October.
NSW Contest — Bands and Schedule
August 19, 2006
Timetable and list of competitors (not in playing order)
Jubilee Brass 2006
August 19, 2006
The 2006 Tasmanian State Brass Band, Jubilee Brass, held a highly successful concert series on the weekend of 12 and 13 August.
NABBA centenary Bridge released
August 18, 2006
In this, its 25th year, the 100th issue of the North American Brass Band Association publication is release.
NABBC Workshop
August 18, 2006
The National Association of Brass Band Conductors is holding a conductor’s workshop scheduled to take place on Sunday 3 September at Durham University, Palace Green, Durham. If you want to go along, we have the details.
Help! — Lower Section Finals information needed
August 18, 2006
4BR needs your help for our coverage of the forthcoming Lower Section National Finals in Harrogate. If you are going, then please help us out!
Lakeside set for contest
August 18, 2006
4BR has the details for the Lakeside Entertainment Contest on Sunday September 10th. If you're still in the Midlands the day after The British Open, why not go along for an enjoyable day?
Fodens enjoy Armagh
August 18, 2006
Members of the Fodens (Richardson) Band have been back in Armagh for a summer school of fun, friendship and music-making.
Ivor Stephenson gives an indication of just what happened during the week.
7th Borders Festival of Brass
August 18, 2006
4BR has the details of this popular event which runs from 22nd September-2nd October.
Successful time for Penclawdd at Eisteddfod
August 18, 2006
The Penclawdd Band is getting its breath back after a busy but successful week at the recent National Eisteddfod broadcast on the television.
Fresh faces at WABA
August 18, 2006
There are exciting times ahead for the Western Australia Band Association who held its Annual General Meeting last weekend.
UK take in the Kiwis
August 18, 2006
The NZ Army Band are continuing to thrill massive crowds as part of the 2006 Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
Welsh band's www gets facelift
August 17, 2006
The Menai Bridge Band's website has received a bit of a facelift thanks to the talents of their solo horn player, Tom Lewis — he's even a planning a Welsh version!
Whitburn contest on hold
August 17, 2006
The long-standing invitation contest held by the Whitburn Band is to be put on hold for a year or two although they are hopeful it will return.
Vienna Nights errata
August 17, 2006
Want to play all the right notes in all the right places? Check out the changes you need to make to your scores for The British Open Test Piece.
Wedding unites couple at Crewe
August 17, 2006
The United Coop (Crewe) band is delighted to announce the marriage of two of its members.
