News / 2006
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David Thornton workshop
June 08, 2006
David Thornton will be presenting a workshop in Adelaide on 8th July.
Brisbane thrilled with UK Tour
June 06, 2006
Howard Taylor and his fine Brisbane Excelsior Band have completed a memorable tour to the UK.
Eggleshaw steps down in the Midlands
June 06, 2006
One of the real stalwarts of the Midlands bandning movement has stepped down after 20 fantastic years of service.
Denis Wick back and better
June 06, 2006
The iconic mouthpiece maker has recovered from the Besson fiasco and returned to be biiger and better than before.
PolySteel reeling
June 06, 2006
After its success at the Masters the Poly Steel Band are reeling with their success.
New signings at Parc
June 06, 2006
Three men and a lady decide to don the uniforms of the Parc and Dare Band in time for the contest seson rush.
Whit Friday to hit the airwaves
June 06, 2006
The greatest free show in the world is set to make it to the BBC airwaves. About time too...
Coronation Brass set to make it to Germany.
June 06, 2006
Not for the football, but for the European Folklore Festival. They need some help too, but we wonder if they allow any old brass band stories as entrants then...
Results: Durham Brass Festival
June 06, 2006
RMT Easington and Westoe Brass win at Durham Brass Festival.
Whistle stop tour for Brisbane
June 06, 2006
The Brisbane Excelsior Band managed to just have time to see the sites of the most famous brass band area in the world and listen to a world champion in his own front room.
Marsden March and Hymn Tune Contest
June 06, 2006
It's still not too late to get your entry in for the contest and to tap into a prize fund of over £1500.
Newtown gear up for further success
June 06, 2006
The recent AGM of the Newton Band in mid Wales revealed that they are gearing up for further success this year.
Happy 80th Norman
June 06, 2006
The great Norman Bearcroft will have a great birthday treat later this month with the help of the likes of David Daws and Derick Kane.
Auditions for National Youth and Children's Bands
June 06, 2006
Auditions for the National Youth and National Children's Bands are set for later this month and early July — and they are in need of some big instrument help!
Whitburn confirm Marzella departure
June 06, 2006
The Whitburn Band has confirmed the news that Mike Marzella has left the band.
Pippen turns purple
June 06, 2006
Star trombone player Jonathan Pippen will return to the purple and gold of Brighouse and Rastrick this weekend as guest soloist with the band.
Parc go all electronic
June 06, 2006
The Parc and Dare Band has recently gone in for some electronic wizardry with violinist Steve Bingham.
Bromsgrove Summer School
June 06, 2006
Plans are well under way for this year's Summer School at Bromsgrove headed by Richard Evans.
NSW State Band Championships
June 05, 2006
Entries for the NSW Brass Band Championships, to be held at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre in Penrith, close 14th July, 2006.
Results: NSW State Solo & Party
June 05, 2006
Mark Howcroft, Euphonium, from St Marys Band Club Band takes out the Open Champion of Champions over the weekend at Bankstown Grammar School.
Conductors Conference
June 05, 2006
The NSW Band Association is holding a Conductors Conference Weekend for Brass Bands on the 29th and 30th of July 2006.
2006 NZ Nationals Entries
June 05, 2006
30 Bands Head for Dunedin for the 2006 New Zealand National Band Championships.
Results: Bendigo Eisteddfod
June 04, 2006
Hawthorn returns to form to win A Grade at Bendigo and Northern Brass wins D Grade on their first outing.
Winter Season 2006
June 04, 2006
Programs to please the senses in this select season, presented by Hawthorn Band (Vic).
