News / 2006
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McElligott back at B&R
June 23, 2006
Ian McElligott will be back at the helm with Brighouse & Rastrick at the inaugural English Nationals.
Advert Feature: Normans
June 23, 2006
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Butlins announce test pieces
June 23, 2006
The list of set works for the 2007 Butlins Mineworkers Championships have been announced by the organisers.
Saints nearly ready for USA
June 23, 2006
Linda Nicholson and her St. Helens Youth Brass Band are just about on target for their forthcoming trip to New York.
Alan Retallack MBE
June 23, 2006
The banding world can congratulate a second MBE recipient this year as Alan Retallack picks up his award for a fantastic career helping young people.
The amazing family Farr
June 23, 2006
Ray Farr and his talented offspring are set to entertain in Durham this weekend.
Torbay overcome the red tape!
June 23, 2006
Torbay Brass Band overcome the faceless jobsworths to make sure the brass band music can continue in Torquay.
Brighouse March and Hymn Tune Contest
June 23, 2006
A record line up of bands get ready for the forthcoming Brighouse March and Hymn Tune Contest.
Beauty and the Beast for Derwent
June 23, 2006
Derwent Brass recently enjoyed two concerts in the Royal Parks, playing to Londoners in the sunshine, including the great Beast of Bolsover himself — Dennis Skinner MP!
Jeans delight
June 23, 2006
Chris Jeans recently delighted a capacity audience at Milton Keynes with his playing.
Llay fly the Euro Flag
June 23, 2006
Llay Welfare Band recently flew the Welsh Flag in Europe when they competed in Holland at the Euro Brass Contest — and had a great time.
Stars to help Adoo
June 23, 2006
Bramwell Tovey is set to head the stars as they join to boost the Clarence Adoo Trust Funds.
Up tempo Audley
June 23, 2006
Audley Brass are just about ready to knock down their old practice hall and fiannly build a new one after ten years of saving.
Land O' Burns 2006
June 23, 2006
The Dalmellington Band are set to welcome the bands to their 12th annual contest. Great prize money on offer so get your entries in quick!
Great Northern spectacular
June 23, 2006
Great Northern Bras Arts Festival promises spectacular brass at Bridgewater Hall.
Greggs get extras help
June 23, 2006
The Greggs Bakery Band have signed up five new 'extras' in time for their next Brassed Off gig.
Berryman leads Saints to success
June 23, 2006
Success for St Stythians at Bugle under the baton of John Berryman.
CNL Brass Concert at the Bay
June 22, 2006
Fresh from their success at the recent East Coast of Australia Championships, CNL Brass with special guests.
Chicago Staff Band
June 21, 2006
Catch the Chicago Staff Band as they tour through Victoria this weekend.
Results: Maryborough Best of Brass
June 21, 2006
The 15th Anniversary Contest was held in Maryborough, Queensland, June 10th — 11th.
Is it Vinter for 2007?
June 20, 2006
It appears that Gilbert Vinter's 'Salute to Youth' could well be the test piece for the top bands for next year's Regionals, as rumours of the choice made by the Music Panel leak into the banding miasma.
Mark Fitzpatrick features with North Shore
June 20, 2006
North Shore Brass is to feature star Australian soprano cornet Mark Fitzpatrick.
Mount Charles double at Bugle
June 20, 2006
Mount Charles lead the way at Bugle as they take the top honours at both ends of the contesting spectrum.
Results: EuroBrass 2006
June 20, 2006
Benny Wiame Brass Band Schoonhoven take the EuroBrass title in Holland.
