News / 2006
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Open house at Brighouse
July 04, 2006
As part of their 125th year celebrations, Brighouse and Rastrick are holding a very public open day. So why not get along and see some of the history of one of the most famous bands in the world.
Come on you Mancs!
July 04, 2006
The Manchester District of the North West BBA is trying hard to get bands interested in the way their are run. They have had one good meeting, but need more help.
Morrison set to give masterclass
July 04, 2006
Alan Morrison will be travelling down to Launceston later this year to give a masterclass to all budding cornet and soprano players.
GUS make musical return
July 04, 2006
After returning back to their original base in Kettering earlier this year, the GUS Band are due to make their first hometown concert appearance.
Hot day for a long blow
July 04, 2006
The Hitchin Band has just undertaken a marathon blow to raise funds foir itself and keep up flagging English football morale.
By Royal appointment
July 04, 2006
The Helston Band recently performed for the Prince of Wales himself in London as Cornwall came to London for the day. Did you know that old Chaz has dabbled on the trumpet a few years ago?
Wormshead revisited
July 04, 2006
Wormshead Brass are set to return to the Caerleon Arts Festival this year with a special guest artiste in tow.
New MD sought at Raunds
July 04, 2006
After a fine decade in charge at Raunds Temperance, John Fletcher has departed.
Banovallum qualify for Nationals
July 04, 2006
The Brassed Off revival means that Banovallum Brass are set to appear in their own version of the National Finals — and win it too!
Downunder off to Dunedin
July 03, 2006
The 126th NZ National Band Championships get under way this week and Chris Bowman from 4BRDU will be there.
Gunnedah open rehearsal
July 03, 2006
Gunnedah is holding an open rehearsal on Tuesday as the band and Jason Katsikaris prepare to head to Dunedin.
Results: 2006 English Nationals
July 01, 2006
Full results of the inaugural English National Championship from The Lowry, Salford Quays, Manchester.
NZ Nationals volunteers needed
July 01, 2006
Preparations for the upcoming NZ Nationals are progressing well, but some helpers are needed.
Live: 2006 English Nationals
July 01, 2006
Full live coverage of the inaugural English National Championship from The Lowry, Salford Quays, Manchester.
SA Champion of Champions event
June 30, 2006
South Australia's top soloists gather to decide the Champion of Champions.
Roberts signs up for Brighouse!!
June 29, 2006
Due to a freak football accident to their own sop star, Peter Roberts will don the famous purple jacket this weekend for Brighouse and Rastrick.
Norwegian Youth Championships
June 29, 2006
There was a great turn out of bands for the Norwegian Youth Brass Band Championships.
Emley to get star helping
June 29, 2006
Brighouse star Michael Howley to aid Emley's National Finals fund raising.
Barnsley bow to Sven and the boys
June 29, 2006
England success adds to Barnsley celebrations. Let's hope Sven and his lads help them back in return then.
Teeside Contest
June 29, 2006
There is another important contest going on this weekend at Barnard Castle. So if you can, please get along there and support the bands.
Results: Staveley Contest
June 29, 2006
The first contest at Staveley was a great success with a fine win for the Stannington Band.
Results: SABA State Solos
June 28, 2006
The South Australian State Solos were held on Sunday 25th at Pembroke School in Kensington Park, South Australia.
