News / 2006
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Fire Brigades Band USA Tour
June 28, 2006
The New South Wales Fire Brigades Band will be Touring USA in early July.
Smith to widen horizons
June 27, 2006
Grimethorpe's musical inspiration is set to widen his musical horizons for other bands by going freelance with his writing. His phone will be red hot...
Results: West Lothian
June 27, 2006
Scottish Co-op take the domestic entertainment honours in Scotland ahead of rivals Whitburn.
Results: Easingwold
June 27, 2006
Marsden topped the honours board at the Easingwold Contest last weekend.
Fodens sign up Griffiths!
June 27, 2006
Morgan Griffiths is set to make a one off comeback on euphonium this weekend when he helps out the Fodens Richardson Band in their attempt to win the English Nationals.
The return of King of the Imps
June 27, 2006
International trombone star Ian Bousfield returns to his 'Imperial roots'this week for a bit of rehearsal time with his old band.
Advert: TP Music
June 27, 2006
Looking for something a bit diffrent to showcase your band's talents. Then why not have a look at what TP Music has to offer. It could be just the thing.
Proctor and Cox Ltd?
June 27, 2006
The Marsden Riverhead Brewery Band has completed its new look trombone line up with a Proctor and Cox duo. Sounds like a chemist's doesn't it?
PolySteel bolster the ranks
June 27, 2006
The PolySteel Band has added a few new faces to ther anks ahead of its assualt on the English Nationals this weekend.
Results: Kirby Lonsdale Contest
June 27, 2006
Glossopdale Community College Band conducted by Mark Bousie cause a bit of an upset as they take the title ahead of more fancied bands.
SWBBA now on the web
June 27, 2006
Teh South West Brass Band Association has joined the 21st Century and got a place on the WWW.
Death of former Ercol MD
June 27, 2006
Walter Rees, the former conductor of the Ercol Furniture Company Band has passed away aged 92.
Parking tickets
June 27, 2006
Macclesfield Youth Band are preperaing for their most serious challenge yet as they get ready to play in three seperate parks in the area to raise much needed funds.
Results: 1st French National Youth Brass Contest
June 27, 2006
The French are really starting to get into the swing of brass band things and have just organised their first National Youth Brass Solo and Ensemble Championships.
Bandstand under threat
June 27, 2006
One of the nicest bandstands in the country may well be under threat after the local council decide to redevelop some land for yet another theme park Tesco's or something....
Looking for a French weekend?
June 27, 2006
Fancy a nice trip to France this weekend. All you have to do is be a tenor horn player and take your instrument to help a band out.
Super Brass Finale
June 26, 2006
Two Kiwi banding greats battle it out for the coveted Scenic Circle Hotels Band of the Year in Dunedin.
Vale Maestro Hiroyuki Iwaki
June 26, 2006
Hawthorn Band has postponed an upcoming concert as Geoffrey Payne attends funeral in Tokyo.
Rising Stars Band for 2007 Nationals
June 26, 2006
Expressions of interest are sought from Rising Stars to be part of the 2007 Australian Nationals Gala Concert.
Hot Brass at Maroondah
June 26, 2006
Maroondah Brass (formerly The Ringwood Band) presents Hot Brass this weekend at Maroondah Federation Estate.
Campbelltown starts something big
June 24, 2006
Campbelltown City Band (SA) is starting something big with a fresh new image.
Howard Taylor MD of NZ National Band
June 24, 2006
Howard Taylor has been appointed Musical Director of the NZ National Band 2007-09.
NZ Nationals Update
June 24, 2006
As the 2006 NZ National contest approaches, latest details have been provided by the Contest Manager, Helen Hoy.
Prizes galore at English Nationals
June 23, 2006
There are plenty of prizes up for grabs at the English Nationals this year, including some very suave ones for the bands to display if they can make it into the top spots.
Advert Feature: Band Supplies
June 23, 2006
There are some fantastic offers at Band Supplies this month as Bremner Mutes are back in stock and there is a great deal to be found on Humes and Berg mutes too!
