News / 2006
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Star players to help Charity
June 15, 2006
Four top brass band players, Kirsty Abbotts, Nick Hudson, Michael Dodds and Kate Eggleshaw are set to help 'Make Poverty History'.
Top perc star joins Carlton Main
June 15, 2006
One of the top percussionists in the banding world, David Hartland has joined the Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band.
New child prodigy at Brighouse!
June 15, 2006
Brighouse and Rastrick are set to sign a new child prodigy, although they may have to wait about 16 years to get her signature.
Thoresby compose a duo
June 15, 2006
Thoresby Colliery Band are set to welcome two news fces to their ranks with a composer and a percussionist joining up.
Smithills set for Loynes
June 15, 2006
Chris Wormald and his Smithills Band are set to record with Welsh singer James Loynes.
Midlands announce judges
June 14, 2006
The Midlands Regional Championships have announced the men (and woman) in the boxes for next year.
Amnesty Impernational!
June 14, 2006
Yorkshire Imps need their uniforms back — pronto! No questions asked...
DU Shopping: CD Stocktake Sale
June 14, 2006
DU Shopping is having a CD Stocktake Sale, so grab your plastic and save big bucks!
Put your Trust in McCann
June 14, 2006
Not only does he posses the the most famous cornet sound in the world, but Phillip McCann is also ensuring that young players get some financial help too with his work with the Graucob Music Awards.
Tributes for Eric Loveless
June 14, 2006
There have been many tributes paid to the former Salvationist, including this one from Palh Pearce in Arizona.
Great line up for Silkstone Contest
June 14, 2006
There is a great line up of bands this year for the 5th Old Silkstone March and Hymn Tune Contest which takes place on the 8th July. Hope the weather stays nice!
Keachie to head Govan Citadel
June 14, 2006
Brian Keachie has been appointed Bandmaster at Govan Citadel Salvation Army Band.
Death of Michael Allberry
June 14, 2006
The passing of the former Principal Cornet of the British Airways Band has been annoucned.
Victorian bands raise cash for BBA
June 14, 2006
Three Victorian bands have raised over AU$3,500 for Brass Band Aid at the first Australian BBA concert.
NZ Invitation Slow Melody Participants
June 14, 2006
The list of competitors in the 2006 NZ Invitation Slow Melody have been announced.
NZ Administrator & Accompanist awards
June 14, 2006
Nominations for the BBANZ Administrator of the Year and Accompanist of the Year awards close 16th June.
2006 NZ Nationals: Special Events
June 13, 2006
Brett Baker to hold seminar/master class. Social function at the historic Dunedin Railway Station.
Trombone Concerto Premiere
June 13, 2006
David Bremner will premiere a new trombone concerto with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra in July and August.
Fodens take Tameside crown
June 12, 2006
The Fodens Richardson Band is the 2006 Tameside Whit Friday Champions.
Australia's newest band in concert
June 12, 2006
Darebin City Brass — Northern Brass will perform in concert with their parent band, Darebin City Brass — Preston Band.
Brighouse declared Saddleworth Champions
June 12, 2006
Brighouse and Rastrick are the 2006 Saddleworth Whit Friday Champions after winning four times and picking up around £5,000 for their efforts.
Results: East Coast of Australia
June 12, 2006
Warringah Concert Brass takes out the 2006 East Coast of Australia Band Championships held at Newcastle.
Get YBS to Number 1!!!
June 12, 2006
Support England in Germany and get YBS to number 1 in the pop charts!
Advert feature: Virtuosi Intruments
June 12, 2006
Now where do you get your hands on a Post Horn? Virtuosi Instruments that where!
Results: French Open
June 12, 2006
Wingates exhausted delight after capturing the French Open title in Amboise.
