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Rhyl thank stalwarts

March 30, 2006
The Rhyl Band has thanked two of their great stalwart players who have decided to cal it a day and seek new pastures — one in France!


Roxburgh, New Zealand

Otago Southland Regional Contest

March 30, 2006
The Otago Southland regional contest is to be held this weekend in beautiful Roxburgh (NZ).


Brass Bands' Association of New Zealand

Scenic Circle Band of the Year

March 30, 2006
Scenic Circle Band of the Year application forms now available.


Rankings: April update

March 28, 2006
Latest 200 bands following the round of Regionals Championships.


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Name that tune: Winner announced

March 28, 2006
Chief judge and the composer of the podcast theme, Phil Lawrence has picked a winner for our podcast competition. And the winner is...


Queensland Band Association

Ahoy from Helen!

March 28, 2006
We're getting to the pointy end of preparations for the Australian Nationals. Just a few more quick notes.


Darebin City Brass

Fore play at Darebin

March 28, 2006
Darebin City Brass joins the list of bands having a play before the trip to Brisvegas.


Brisbane City Council

Brisbane Major Works Concert

March 28, 2006
Four metropolitan bands from Brisbane will present a free concert of Major Works on Sunday. This pre-Nationals event is certain to be an absolute treat.


National Secondary Schools Brass Band of NZ

National Secondary Schools Band of NZ

March 28, 2006
The 2006 course, to be held in Wellington, is now open for application by secondary school students.


Advert Feature: Band Supplies

March 27, 2006
If you are looking for some great deals then get down to Band Supplies and fill your boots. There is something for everyone there!


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2006 European Championships: Own Choice works

March 27, 2006
Interesting own choice selections and the announcement of the judges for Belfast.


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2006 European Championships: Composers Competition

March 27, 2006
Details released of finalists of the European Composers Competition.


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2006 European Championships: Schedule

March 27, 2006
Details of full schedule for the 2006 event has now been finalised.


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2006 European Championships: Gala Concert

March 27, 2006
Organisers release more details of the Gala Concert, competing bands, Hotels etc


Andy Duncan

Director Duncan

March 27, 2006
Andrew Duncan joins the Music Company (UK) Ltd as Editorial Director.


Results: Tameside Open

March 26, 2006
Pennine Brass are the Tameside Open Champions for 2006 whilst the day's contesting at Ashton-Under-Lyne's Tameside Hippodrome also saw success for Blackpool Brass, Trinity Girls & Dodworth Colliery.


Nick Childs

Childs enjoys double wins

March 26, 2006
Nicholas Childs has spoken to 4BR following his recent double success at the Regional Championhips that take him to second in the all time list of regional winners at the highest level.


Alan Morrison

Tullis Russell M Factor glory

March 26, 2006
Scottish Third Section champions enjoy the winning feeling after their recent Regional success under Alan Morrison.


John Maines

Maines failure

March 26, 2006
Unless we get writing and contacting the bosses, it seems John Maies and his great brass band programme may be in real danger of going to the wall.


Yorkshire Youth

The new Yorkshire Youth Brass Band

March 26, 2006
Black Dyke initiative sets up all new Yorkshire Youth Band.


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Plans in place for NYBBGB Course

March 26, 2006
All the plans are in place for a momentous National Youth Brass Band Course in April.


kIRSTY aBBOTTS

New arrival for Kirsty

March 26, 2006
Kirsty Abbotts has a new arrival — a lovely daughter called Jessica Rose


Ian Holmes

Bristol bands to celebrate IKB

March 26, 2006
The great Isambard Kingdom Brunel is set to be celebrated in brass for his 200th birthday celebrations in Bristol led by Ian Holmes.


Geoffrey Whitham

Old Silkstone March and Hymn Contest.

March 26, 2006
David Horsfield and Geoffrey Whitham will be in the box at this year's contest.


Death of Welsh stalwart

March 26, 2006
The Pontardulais Band report the death of their longest serving member.




NYGGB

National Youth Band opportunities

May 8 • The National Youth Band of Great Britain is looking to appoint new trustees and a librarian to help strengthen the organisation's heritage and future.


Albert Hall

Albert Hall tickets now on sale

May 8 • Tickets for the 2026 Championship Section National Final at the Royal Albert Hall are now on sale.


Band Supplies

Summer deals to grab at Band Supplies

May 8 • There are plenty of great deals to grab at Band Supplies on ex-demo and second hand instruments.


Emergency

BBE to host emergency planning webinar

May 8 • Make sure you have plans in place to protest valuable musical and memorabilia assets if potential disaster strikes.


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 8 May • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Wardle Anderson Brass Band - Wardle Junior Blast

Friday 8 May • Milnrow Parish Church, 16 Westward Ho, Milnrow, Rochdale OL16 3JX


Regent Brass - Woodbridge Excelsior Band and Russell Gray

Saturday 9 May • The Salvation Army (Regent Hall), Oxford Street, London W1C 2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Woodbridge Excelsior Band

Saturday 9 May • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Harlow Brass Band - SPRING CONCERT - AN ANIMATION SENSATION

Saturday 16 May • St Andrew's Methodist Church. The Stow. Harlow. CM20 3AF


Ibstock Brick Brass

May 9 • Ibstock Brick Brass are looking for a Solo Cornet, 3rd Cornet, 2nd Horn, Bass Trombone and B Flat Tuba as we move into the second section from 2027. We are a friendly, ambitions and progressive band that rehearse at our own bandroom in Coalville.


Tintwistle Band

May 9 • Tintwistle Band are looking for a 2nd horn player to help complete the team. We rehearse Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom on Old Road in Tintwistle, and perform a variety of concerts all year round.


Brunel Brass Organisation

May 8 • Brunel Brass is looking for a Solo Horn and Back Row Cornet to join our senior band. We are an ambitious, friendly band on the verge of promotion to the Championship Section and recently achieved our highest ever finish at the British Open Spring Festival


Michael Bennett

BSc, RNCM (Perf)
Performer, Composer, Arranger, Teacher


               

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