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2006 Tameside Whit Friday

April 10, 2006
First details of this year's event have been released by the Tameside organisers. We have the details.


David Childs

Childs set guest appearances

April 10, 2006
David Childs will be the guest soloist with the National Youth Wind Orchestra as they complete their Easter Course with concerts in Birmingham and London this month.


Results: N. Ireland Spring Festival

April 10, 2006
1st Old Boys lead the way in Ballygowen as they take top honours in the Spring Festival contest.


Alan orrosn

South West set to celebrate 60 years

April 10, 2006
The South West Brass Band Association is set to celebrate their 60th anniversary with a whole host of events including the likes of Alan Morrison.


Richard Ward

Ward closure at Regent

April 10, 2006
Richard Ward has stepped down as MD at Regent Brass.


Dodgy soprano anyone?

April 10, 2006
If someone offers you a slightly dodgy soprano then please don't be tempted — its most probably nicked...


Marsden

Ledger lines at Marsden

April 10, 2006
There will be a new set of Ledger lines at Marsden (Riverhead Brewery) Band as they gain a new Bass player with a musical name.


Redbridge help defeat the Welsh

April 10, 2006
Redbridge Brass did their bit on the weekend to help defeat the hordes of Saucepan wearing Llanelli suppporters at Twickenham by rousing the usual prawn sandwich and Champers English rugby followers with their playing.


Besses

Besses help close the gap on Chelsea

April 10, 2006
Besses o' th' Barn Band helped in their own way to reduce the margin at the top of the Premiership to just seven points at Old Trafford — and it wasn't by paying off Wayne Rooney's betting debt either...


Steven Mead

Mead set for new CD release

April 10, 2006
Steven Mead is set to release his new CD later this month with the help of Brass Band Buizingen.


RNCM Manchester

Results: National Youth Championships

April 09, 2006
The National Youth Championships have been taking place at the RNCM in Manchester. The day has seen success for Greater Gwent Youth, Smithills School, Mount Charles Youth, Gwynedd Mon senior Youth and Camborne Youth.


Your Band

Send us your logo

April 09, 2006
We've published our preview for the upcoming Australian Nationals, but we're missing some band logos.


Dave Danford

Danford set for dance collaborations

April 07, 2006
Percussionist Dave Danford has announced collaborations with two of dance music's most prolific figures.


Ben Thomson

Thomson elated by BBC win

April 07, 2006
Newly crowned BBC Radio 2 Young Brass Soloist isstill on cloud nine after taking the prestigious title.


Polysteel Band

PolySteel links with Renton

April 07, 2006
Frank Renton will be teaming up with the PolySteel Band this weekend. Should be interesting then...


Results: Pogson Bray Contest

April 07, 2006
The bands were out in force at Pogson Bray where Meltham and Meltham Mills headed the honours.


Junior rewards for Gresley

April 07, 2006
Gresley Old Hall are starting to see the rewards for investing in their young players.


St Helens Youth

St Helens get a pizza the action

April 07, 2006
Radio Italia prize winning Brass Band suite performed again after 25 years.


Death of Renfrew stalwart

April 07, 2006
The death of Archie Dtiver has been announced by the Renfrew Burgh Band.


Shepherd's hey!

April 07, 2006
The Shepherd Building Group Brass Band are celebrating another three years of sponsorship.


Melbourne International Festival of Brass

MIFB Australian Brass Band Award

April 07, 2006
The MIFB is to provide a AU$5,000 award to the top Australian brass band at the 2006 Australian Nationals.


Hawthorn Band

Hawthorn off to Tanunda

April 06, 2006
Hawthorn Band has announced that they will be attending the SABA State Championships in Tanunda this year.


4BR Downunder

Australian Nationals Preview

April 06, 2006
Less than a week to go. 4BRDU is compiling the contest preview, but we still have a few gaps!


Tredegar Band

Tredegar looks forward

April 05, 2006
Even thought they were disappointed at not qualifying for London, Tredegar has a lot to look forward to at the end of the month.


Its now a Byers market at Mossley

April 05, 2006
Duncan Byers wil be taking over the reins at the Mossley Band from Martyn Evans.




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


Howard J Evans

MA (Dist), Mus.B (hons), ARCM (hons), LRAM, LTCL, PGCE
Conductor, composer, arranger, tutor and pianist


               

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