News / 2006
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YABB announce tour itinery
April 05, 2006
The 75th tour to be undertaken by the Young Ambassadors Brass Band will take place in Luxembourg over Easter.
Gwent Youth Brass Solo and Quartet
April 05, 2006
A great turn out in Newport saw plenty of talented young Welsh players take to the stage to compete at the Gwent Youth Brass Solo and Quartet Contest.
Northop Solo and Quartet
April 05, 2006
Lots of entries and plenty of great playing was on view at Northop where all ages of players were out to win a prize at the solo and quartet contest.
Judges swap at Europeans
April 04, 2006
EBBA acts quickly to stop any accusations of risk to anonymity with a judge swap at the Europeans.
Thomson to feature on BBC
April 04, 2006
The 2006 Young Brass Soloist can be heard on the BBC this week on Radio 2.
Bands on the television — honest!!
April 04, 2006
Brass bands will be on the television — in Wales that is as the National Eisteddfod is set to once again to cover their contest live.
2006 NABBA Solo Results
April 04, 2006
At the recent North American Brass Band Championships, there was a full line up of players looking to gain individual national honours. We have the results.
Brass and Percussion workshop
April 04, 2006
Nigel Boddice and the Scottish Borders Brass Band Association are holding a brass and percussion workshop later this month.
Abraham Darby get busy
April 04, 2006
Abraham Darby Specialist School get ready for a busy weekend of contesting.
Most Influential Downunder
April 04, 2006
4BRDU seeks your input to determine the ten most influential brass band people Downunder. Come on, have your say.
Historic Hahndorf turns 80
April 04, 2006
In May 2006, the Hahndorf Town Band, in the Adelaide Hills (SA), will celebrate the 80th anniversary of its foundation.
St Kilda clear winner in Roxburgh
April 03, 2006
St Kilda Brass Band made a clean sweep at the Otago Southland provincial contest held at Roxburgh (NZ).
B&R Eupho Ace in Adelaide
April 03, 2006
Brighouse & Rastrick Principal Euphonium Michael Howley is in Adelaide next week presenting workshops and a recital.
Thomson scoops BBC solo award
April 02, 2006
Bass player, Ben Thomson became the BBC Radio 2 Young Brass Soloist for 2006 at the RNCM in Manchester on Sunday evening
Marshall law set for Mount Charles
April 02, 2006
Richard Marshall is set to help the Mount Charles Youth Band in their preperations for the forthcoming National Youth Championships.
BrassedOn 2
April 02, 2006
The second edition of the magazine devoted to north west banding is out soon, so get a copy quick!
Waunceirch enjoy Disney delights
April 02, 2006
The pupils of the Waunceirch Primary School Brass Band have just come back from a brilliant trip to Euro Disney, and their two young reporters tell us all about it.
Funeral details for Trefor Evans
April 02, 2006
Following the shock announcement by the Lydbrook Band, funeral details for Trefor Evans have now been announced.
Bright beginning for Killamarsh
April 02, 2006
The Killamarsh Training Band has just started out on the first steps of what promises to be a great brass band journey.
Ironbridge Gorge Brass Band Festival
April 02, 2006
The Festival at the famous industrial heritage site is set to be an outstanding success once more.
Death of Bo'ness stalwart
April 02, 2006
The death of Bo'ness and Carriden stalwart Angus Mitchell has been announced by the band.
Foresters on the up!
April 02, 2006
Foresters Brass 2000 are certainly on the up as they get confirmation of their promotion to the First Section.
Results: Otago Southland
April 02, 2006
St Kilda Brass takes out Otago Southland contest, giving a strong indication of their form for the Australian Nationals.
Bands back on prime time television!!
April 01, 2006
Frank Renton to host 'Best of Brass?' return as brass bands get set for audiences of millions.
