News / 2006
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Midlands seek new venue
June 20, 2006
The Midlands Regional Committee are looking at the possibilities of a new venue for 2008 — with some help.
Concertante inspiration
June 20, 2006
The recent performance of the Willson Concertante seems to have given a talented 8 year old just the right inspiration.
Double impression for St. Dennis
June 20, 2006
The St. Dennis Bands made a bit of a double impression at Bugle on the weekend.
Ashton celebrate music decade
June 20, 2006
The Ashton under Lyne Band are set to celebrate a decade of music making later next month.
Memorial Concert raises funds
June 20, 2006
The Memorial Concert for Trefor Evans raised a fantastic £641.
New faces at Staffs
June 20, 2006
After their near miss at the Grand Shield, the Staffordshire Band announce two new faces to join the ranks.
Brassed Off — Scottish style!
June 20, 2006
Campbeltown Brass enjoyed their recent trip south to entertain the crowds at Whit Friday — both musically and with their innate sense of stylish dress!
A Perfect day for Hatherleigh
June 20, 2006
Hatherleigh Silver enjoyed their day in sunshine at Bugle it seems after they romped home with the Fourth Section title.
Results: Marsden March and Hymn
June 20, 2006
Ian Porthouse and Pennine Brass scoop a double to win the Marsden March and Hymn tume contest.
Melbourne Honours Brass
June 19, 2006
Mark Ford led the first rehearsal of the Melbourne Honours Brass on Sunday 11th June.
Alan Lawton MBE
June 17, 2006
The brass band movement has a new MBE in its ranks with the great news that Alan Lawton has been given a well deserved honour by the Queen.
Sunshine bandroom destroyed by fire
June 17, 2006
Sunshine Community Brass (Vic) bandroom has been destroyed by fire overnight.
David Gallaher — Take a final bow
June 16, 2006
David Gallaher goes out on a high note at his final concert with Woolston Brass.
Pioneer bandswoman
June 16, 2006
Prairie Brass Band member, Bette Eilers is honoured by being named a Pioneer Woman Brass Musician in the USA.
Scottish heavyweights limber up for Final
June 16, 2006
It's Co-op against Whitburn next week as the top two bands in Scotland win through to the final of the West Lothian Festival.
Noregians go to electronic
June 16, 2006
NMF President reveals exciting project collaboration with Stavanger2008 Capital of Culture.
More brass for Silk
June 16, 2006
Good news for Silk Brass, as their sponsorship deal with AstraZeneca is set to continue for another three years.
Good line up for Bugle
June 16, 2006
If the weather keeps as it is, then the famous Bugle Contest should be a treat for both players and audiences alike as a good line up of bands are set to do battle.
Can you help the Scouts?
June 16, 2006
2nd Rossendale Scout Group Band are not quite prepared as they need to borrow some uniforms to help them take to the stage for Brassed Off. Can anyone out there help them?
Chicago Staff Band in Australia
June 16, 2006
The Chicago Staff Band of The Salvation Army commence their Australian Southern Territory Tour in Adelaide today.
Feilding Festival of Bands
June 15, 2006
The 13th Annual Festival of Bands to be held in the Concert Chamber of the Feilding Civic Centre, Sunday 18th June.
Help England overcome T&T
June 15, 2006
Now's your chance to help England overcome the powerhouse of world football that is Trinidad and Tobago and get YBS to number 1 into the bargain!
Brass Band Aid lays solid foundations
June 15, 2006
The foundations are now in place at Adet after the fantastic work from the brass band community around the world.
Leyland set to entertain
June 15, 2006
The reigning National Champions are set to entertain the audience at the English National Championships next month with an exciting programme.
