News / 2006
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Shaun arrives in Brissie!
August 01, 2006
Grimethorpe principal tuba, Shaun Crowther landed in the sunshine state yesterday and will be working with individuals and bands in both Brisbane and Tasmania during his stay downunder.
Death of popular bandsman
July 31, 2006
The death of Carl Richardson, a fine man and a great bandsman has been announced.
Grantham takes over at Gresley
July 31, 2006
Richard Grantham has taken over the helm at the Gresley Colliery Band.
Chepstow set for Summer course
July 31, 2006
Chepstow Town Band are getting ready for their Annual Summer School.
Change of Aldbourne format
July 31, 2006
After 100 years, Aldbourne change their format of their long running concert series.
BFBB focuses on National Youth Championships
July 31, 2006
Details of the forthcoming Delgates/Band Representative Meetings
QBA elects new committee
July 30, 2006
The Annual General Meeting of the Queensland Band Association (QBA) was held yesterday in Brisbane.
Top award for Pam
July 30, 2006
Pam Schryver has been awarded the Distinguished Service Medallion by the Queensland Band Association at yesterdays Annual General Meeting.
Nigel laps up some sun!
July 30, 2006
Nigel Weeks was in Brisbane over the weekend to adjudicate at the annual 'audition day' for brass bands as part of the Brisbane City Council City Entertainment program.
Results: Brisbane Audition Day
July 30, 2006
Brisbane Excelsior has again won the annual competition for brass bands who participate in the Brisbane City Council City Entertainment Program.
U.S. Open bigger and better in 2006
July 29, 2006
Details about the competing bands and new corporate support for the 2006 event are announced.
New Youth Band in Georgia
July 29, 2006
Dr. Tom Gibson to lead the new Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra Brass Band.
Western Reserve mourns the loss of cornet player
July 28, 2006
The members of the Brass Band of the Western Reserve were saddened to hear that cornet player and founding member Rod Taylor, who had been battling cancer for over a year, passed away.
Grimey and Evans part
July 28, 2006
The unbeaten combination of Richard Evans and Grimethorpe Colliery (UK Coal) Band has come to a shock end.
Top line up for Gala Concert
July 28, 2006
There is a top line up of four of the best bands in the land at the Symphony Hall Gala Concert, the day after the British Open.
Birch leaves
July 28, 2006
Kevin Birch has decided to relinquish his position as MD at Audley Brass after 12 fine years.
New contest at Kippax
July 28, 2006
A new entertainment contest is to take place at the Kippax Band Club next year.
Shannan returns
July 28, 2006
4BRDU are pleased to report the amazing progress which has been made by Brisbane Brass member, Shannan Lawrence, since the horrific car accident 7 months ago which claimed the lives of her mother and brother.
MD required urgently
July 27, 2006
Campbelltown City Band in Adelaide’s north-eastern suburbs requires an enthusiastic Musical Director to take over the senior band and the Torrens Brass Learner’s band.
Ready for Tattoo
July 27, 2006
The NZ Army Band arrived in London today enroute to their engagement to play in the 2006 Edinburgh Tattoo.
National judges announced
July 27, 2006
The men in the respective boxes in London and Harrogate have been announced by Kapitol Promotions.
Ransome issue Lippeatt statement
July 26, 2006
The Ransome Band has made their own statement over the resignation of Stan Lippeatt.
A Big Mac in Switzerland
July 26, 2006
Wingates top man Andrew MacDonald is off to lend his experience to Swiss youth.
Grantham celebrates CD release
July 26, 2006
Richard Grantham has been delighted by Brett Baker's playing of his music on a new CD release.
