News / 2006
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2006 European CD coming soon...
August 16, 2006
The CD of the 2006 European Championships held in Belfast earlier this year is nearly ready!
Fodens bag Baglin
August 16, 2006
The Fodens Richardson Band has announced to 4BR that they've strengthened their bass section with the capture of Stuart Baglin from the Polysteel Band.
Updates at BBA back soon
August 16, 2006
Bob Thompson of Brass Band Aid has contacted 4BR to let everyone know that they've been having some technical difficulties on the website, but all should be well again soon.
Sponsorship fuels power at Hatfield
August 16, 2006
It's great news for the Hatfield Colliery Band as a new five year sponsorship deal gives them the name of the Powerfuel Hatfield Colliery Band
Paula — our brass diva!
August 16, 2006
St Paul’s Cathedral in Bendigo was the setting for an outstanding night of virtuosic cornet playing from Paula Russell.
They come...and they go...
August 16, 2006
Brisbane Excelsior loses leading cornet player and conductor of its B Grade band Windsor Brass, Dale Hosking, back to his home town of Townsville. Fortunately, there are also some new signings for the National Champs.
Land O' Burns Contest
August 15, 2006
The organisers have released details of the forthcoming Land O' Burns Contest to be held later this month.
Tredegar 'Band on' in Germany
August 15, 2006
An ensemble from Tredegar Band has just returned from an exhausting but very enjoyable musical trip to Germany.
Congratulations from Cwmaman
August 15, 2006
What do you get when you cross a repiano player with an euphonium player? A very happy couple in Wales thats what.
Annan, Annan, Annan
August 15, 2006
There is a third generation Annan in Perthshire Brass, although it may be a little while before they put instrument to lips.
Kerwins leave Auckland
August 15, 2006
After two years at Waitakere Brass, Principal Cornet and Band Manager, Alexandra Kerwin will be leaving to take up employment in Marlborough.
Waitakere and the Whistler
August 15, 2006
The Trusts Waitakere Brass will shortly be embarking on a European tour, which will see them travel to Switzerland and UK.
Advert: John Packer
August 14, 2006
There is a very nice vacancy at John Packers Brass Department. So if you are the right person, why not apply and start a great career.
Blue Riband for Mead
August 14, 2006
Young Welsh virtuoso Nick Mead has recently won the prestigious National Eisteddfod Blue Riband event for instrumentalists.
Abbey Road return?
August 14, 2006
Westminster Abbey welcomes Island brass as Shanklin Town join elite company in the UK's most famous place of worship.
West of England dates
August 14, 2006
The details for the 2007 West of England Championships have been announced by the organisers.
Poulston advertises his wares
August 14, 2006
There is nothing like a bit of self promotion, is there now...
New MD at St. Pinnock
August 14, 2006
Darren Hawken will be heading to Harrogate at the head of the St. Pinnock Band.
Marathon task for Brighton
August 14, 2006
Charley Brighton is set for a marathon recital later this month and he won't be running a single mile either...
Gresley say goodbye
August 14, 2006
The Gresley Colliery Band will be saying goodbye to their principal cornet player as she heads off to Exeter University.
A happy ending
August 14, 2006
Crime doesn't pay it seems after the stolen cornets are reunited with their owner. All together now... aaaaahh
Trainees challenged
August 14, 2006
The Brisbane Metropolitan Bands trainee adjudicator program enjoyed another day of real time sessions.
Baker reunites with Kew
August 14, 2006
Black Dyke trombonist Brett Baker and Kew Band Melbourne have just completed a successful CD recording weekend at the Defence Force School of Music in Melbourne.
