News / 2006
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Kentucky Derbies
May 11, 2006
There has been a good turn out of bands for the forthcoming Ashland Brass Band Festival in Kentucky, USA.
Good turn out for Dutch Euro Brass Contest
May 11, 2006
16 bands have entered the forthcoming Euro Brass Contest in Drachten in the Netherlands, including one from Wales.
Good entry list for Elland
May 11, 2006
The forthcoming Elland Slow Melody and Quartet Contest is attracting a healthy turn out.
Elgar Variations for EBBC 2007
May 11, 2006
Martin Ellerby will be writing his Elgar Variations for the European Championships next year, as Simon Dobson gets the B Section call up too.
Instruments in demand
May 11, 2006
The City of Chester Band need some help with getting their hands on some second hand instruments to help meet the demand for brass.
Results: Sydney Metropolitan Band Branch
May 11, 2006
Results for the solo & ensemble contest, held May 5 & 6.
Last Night of the Proms
May 10, 2006
Feilding Brass, New Zealand, hosted a night of lively entertainment on Sunday 7th at the Fielding Civic Centre.
Results: Salisbury Slow Melody
May 10, 2006
Paul Beames from Kensington & Norwood Brass (SA) takes out the Seniors in the 30th Slow Melody.
Chris Bowman heads to UK
May 10, 2006
After 35 years of successful banding in Australia, Chris Bowman has finally received an invitation to two contests in banding heaven.
YBS Festive Impressions — In Stock
May 09, 2006
Festive Impressions is the celebration of the hugely successful YBS Kings of Brass tour last year.
Midland Brick needs new MD
May 09, 2006
Midland Brick Brass (WA) requires a new Musical Director as Paul De Cinque heads overseas for study.
Xeno Competition Winners Presentation
May 07, 2006
The winner of the Normans/4BR 'Win a Xeno' competition has been presented with his great prize.
Results: Ebbw Vale Contest
May 07, 2006
Garry Cutt and Tredegar boost confidence ahead of Blackpool as Newbridge carry on their winning ways and there are victories for Penclawdd, Llwydcoed, Ebbw Vale and Mid Rhondda.
Roberts in new duet
May 07, 2006
Star soprano player Peter Roberts has teamed up with his new duet partner.
BBC winner to perform with Dyke
May 07, 2006
Ben Thomson, the BBC Radio 2 Young Brass Musician is set to perform as a guest soloists with Black Dyke.
Welsh Champions to boost Association coffers
May 07, 2006
The BAYV Band are set to help boost the coffers of the South East Wales Brass Band Association.
Welsh trio enjoy Euro experience
May 07, 2006
The Welsh trio of talented youngsters certainly enjoyed themselves in Belfast.
More Friends needed
May 07, 2006
The Friendly Band Slow Melody Contest has still places up for grabs later this month.
Great success for Gosport
May 07, 2006
Gosport Silver Band's open day was a great success with Dr Robert Childs.
2006 Lordsmere Cup
May 07, 2006
The 2006 Lordsmere Cup is nearly upon us — so if you want to enter, get in contact with the Boarshurst Band.
Bellshill SA set for double recordings
May 07, 2006
The Bellshill Salvation Army Band are set to produce two new CDs.
Results: CBBA Contest
May 07, 2006
Full results from the recent Cornish Brass Band Association Contest where the St. Dennis Band headed the prize list with a banding double
