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Name change for Gresley

April 18, 2006
There has been a change of name for the Gresley Old Hall Band to reflect their connection ot the mining industry.


New appointments at SCABA

April 18, 2006
Following their most recent General Meeting, there are new faces on the SCABA Executive Committee.


Bands down the Pit!

April 18, 2006
One of Britain's World Heritage sites will reverberate to the sound of brass this year.


Wingates logo

Choir’s and Band on Cue

April 18, 2006
Wingates team up with their local Male Voice Choir to produce a new CD.


New contest at Chesterfield.

April 18, 2006
A new battle of the bands is set to take place in Chesterfield later this year.


Enfield set to return to 1984

April 18, 2006
The Enfield Citadel Band are doing a bit of musical time travelling with a re-release of their 1984 CD Kaleidoscope.


SELLERS INTERNATIONAL

Sellers Youth look forward

April 18, 2006
Mark Bousie and his up and coming young players at Sellers Youth have plenty to be cheerful about — and look forward to.


Leyland Band

Aitken heads to Belfast

April 18, 2006
Australian trombonist, Greg Aitken, to assist Leyland Band at the upcoming EBBA contest in Belfast.


Hawthorn Band Melbourne

New signings at Hawthorn

April 18, 2006
Hawthorn Band has signed eight new players and Joshua Rogan moves to Soprano.


Clynton Payne — Trust Porirua City Brass

Brass in the Parks

April 17, 2006
Like a delicious progressive dinner, bands of the Wellington District served up a feast of band music at several parks around the region.


Queensland Band Association

Triumphant Brisbane contest

April 17, 2006
The 2006 Australian Nationals have come and gone. At the risk of sounding like an IOC President, these were best ever!


Queensland Band Association

Results: Australian National Band Championships

April 15, 2006
Results of A Grade, B Grade, C Grade, D Grade, Junior A Grade and Junior C Grade. Detailed results to follow.


Mason Elliot

Results: Oz Champion of Champions

April 13, 2006
Mason Elliot and Jennifer Magoulas have taken out the 2006 Australian Champion of Champion events.


Queensland Band Association

Results: Oz Nationals Ensembles

April 13, 2006
Results of Open and Junior Quartet and Quintet sections, Thursday 13th April, 2006.


Queensland Band Association

Results: Oz Nationals Solos

April 13, 2006
Results of the brass and percussion solo sections from the 2006 Australian National Band Championships in Brisbane.


Takeo Yamaoto

Japanese set up new Association

April 11, 2006
A new Japanese Brass Band Directors Association has been set up to help develop banding in the land of the rising sun.


Normans

Xeno Cornet winner!

April 11, 2006
The winner of the fantastic Normans Xeno Cornet Copetition has been announced and will be getting his brilliant prize as soon as it an be deleivered!


Gladstone Municipal Band

Gladstone Kicks off Harbour Festival

April 10, 2006
Rain ceased just in time last Sunday for the City of Gladstone to officially launch its Annual Harbour Festival with a street parade.


Russell Gray

National double for Gray

April 10, 2006
Russell Gray adds yet another National title to his ever expanding CV of wins.


Alun Williams

Williams treble delight

April 10, 2006
Alun F Williams had the opportunity to celebrate a rare treble at the National Championships on the weekend with two family awards to go with the big one for his band.


Chris Wormald

Smashing Smithills

April 10, 2006
Chris Wormald leads his troops to yet more success at the Nationals by winning the Schools Championship.


Welsh wonders take County honours

April 10, 2006
Gwyn Evans and his band of Welsh wonders take the top honours in the County National Championships.


Richard Marshall

Winning debut for Marshall and Mount Charles

April 10, 2006
Richard Marshall got his conducting career off to a winning start by directing Mount Charles to victory in the Community Section of the National Youth Championships.


Double Gold for Telford

April 10, 2006
Abraham Darby return from Manchester with a double gold for their excellent efforts.


2006 Tameside Whit Friday — Venues

April 10, 2006
The list of venues, starting times, contact details and prize money on offer in Tameside has been announced, and a big pot of dosh is on offer for the best bands on the day.




Fodens

Foden's regional reach out for 2026

September 17 • If you want some of the Foden's Area Championship winning formula to rub off on you, then why not sign up for some early test-piece prep.


Brighouse

Brighouse principal is lead off for Banding Together

September 17 • In a new PR profile initiative for the event, Tom Smith talks about his link to the National Championships at the Royal Albert Hall.


Norway

Concerto test for Norwegian elite

September 17 • Flavours of Rumba, Ravel and riotous ostriches courtesy of Derek Bourgeois will test the Elite Division contenders at the 2026 Norwegian National Championships.


National Championships

2026 Regional Championship test-piece announced

September 17 • Works by Martin Ellerby, Andrew Wainwright, Philip Harper, Gordon Langford and Eric Ball will test bands in their qualification bids for the Albert Hall and Cheltenham next year.


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Petworth Heritage weekend

Saturday 20 September • Centre of Petworth Town GU28 OAH


Cheltenham Silver Band - Holst Birthday Concert

Saturday 20 September • All Saints Church, All Saints Road, Pittville, Cheltenham GL52 2HG


Dobcross Silver Band - Milnrow Band

Sunday 21 September • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards Big Band

Friday 26 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Brass Bands England - The Brass Band Conference

Saturday 27 September • Redhills Durham Miners Hall, Durham DH1 4BE


Haverhill Silver Band

September 17 • Haverhill Silver Band (Championship Section) seeks a FRONT ROW CORNET (position negotiable). This is a superb opportunity to join East Anglia's premier brass band for the L&SC area contest, the Senior Cup, Whit Friday and beyond.


Cheltenham Silver Band

September 16 • Required:. Musical Director : Cheltenham Silver Academy Band Following the relocation of our current conductor we are looking for a progressive, passionate and dedicated individual to lead our Academy Band, and to support our continued improvement.


Chinnor Silver

September 16 • We need a Bass player (either Bb or Eb) and a percussionist to join our happy team! The band is promoted to the first section in 2026 and were also 2025 Second section National Finalists. We rehearse on Wednesday evenings in our own bandroom in Chinnor


Martyn Evans

BEd (Hons) NABBC member
Conductor, Band Trainer, Teacher, Adjudicator


               

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