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Queensland Band Association

Yamaha up for grabs!

March 01, 2006
A fantastic promotion launched by the Australian Nationals organising committee with Yamaha Music Australia.


Queensland Band Association

Oz Nationals key date

March 01, 2006
This Friday is a key date for preparations for the Australian Nationals in Brisbane.


Harold Walmsley funeral details

March 01, 2006
The funeral of Harold "Digger" Walmsley will be held this coming Friday 3rd March 2006.


Alex Kerwin and Riki McDonnell

Poles Apart

February 27, 2006
Alex Kerwin and Riki McDonnell prepare for a big weekend as the 'Who’s Who' of Australasian Banding gather to record the 'Poles Apart' CD.


Annette Ries, The Governor and Noel Cassels

QBA meets the Governor

February 27, 2006
QBA Executive members have attended a private sitting with the Governor of Queensland, who is the patron of the QBA.


Harold "Digger" Walmsley

February 27, 2006
We have learned this evening of the sad passing of Harold "Digger" Walmsley, aged 94 years.


Adelaide City Council

SA Bands at Museum Square

February 26, 2006
Three SA bands to perform on North Terrace (Adelaide) as part of the Adelaide City Council's promotional program.


Normans

Win a Xeno Cornet

February 24, 2006
You can win a brand new Yamaha Xeno Cornet in the fantastic new Regionals competition from Normans Musical Instruments and 4BR. All you need is a little bit of knowledge...


Norway CD

Eikanger accept 4BR Award

February 24, 2006
At the recent Norwegain Championships, the Eikanger Bjorsvik Band acepted the award from 4BR for their Tales and Stories release — voted by you as the best CD of 2005.


BBC Radio2

Welshman takes brass semi title

February 24, 2006
Huw Morgan from Wales won the Brass Semi Final of the BBC2 Young Musician of the Year at the Sage on Thursday night.


Central Florida

Florida miss out women

February 24, 2006
Due to a change of venue the Brass Band of Central Florida has had to withdraw from its participation at the International Womans Brass Conference.


Nick Hudson

Hudson to perform rare work

February 24, 2006
Trombone star Nick Hudson is set to perform a rare old bit of Holst for trombone later this year with his Concertante.


Virtusoi

Advert: Virtuosi

February 24, 2006
If you are looking for a great deal on a flugel horn at the moment then Virtuosi is the pace to go.


2006 Tameside Open

February 24, 2006
Entries are still open for this top notch contest with plenty of dosh for the prize winners, so get in touch and get your entry form in pronto!


rOBERT cHILDS

Welsh enjoy test piece workshop

February 24, 2006
Robert Childs led a very successful Welsh test piece workshop at the weekend, giving lots of conductos tips on how to catch the ear of the men in the tent around the country.


Polysteel Band

PolySteel aim for Area assault

February 24, 2006
Philip Harper and his Butlins Champions are looking to add yet more silverware to their band trophy cabinet at the Regional Championships this year.


UNIfied in brass

February 24, 2006
Nice to know our student population are doing something worthwhile with all that free time they have on their hands as they get together to put on a brass extravaganza this weekend.


Pangea

Pangaea set to entertain

February 24, 2006
At lunch time today a quartet of brass players from the RAM will be entertaining at Regent Hall.


Carlton Main

New faces at Carlton Main

February 24, 2006
Carlton Main Frickley welcome some new faces ahead of Bradford.


Advert Feature: All Trombones

February 24, 2006
Looking for that special bass trombone CD? The All Trombones may have the right one for you with the latest release from Ben Van Dijk.


Welsh bandroom trashed

February 24, 2006
The bandroom of the Llanrug Band has been subjected to mindless vandalism with over £40,000 damage caused.


New bass trom at St. Pinnock

February 24, 2006
The St. Pinnock Band has welcomed a new bass trombone player to the ranks in the shape of Nigel Rowe.


Wingates logo

New quartet at Wingates

February 24, 2006
Four new players have joined the ranks at Wingates ahead of the new contest season.


Brackley back to strength

February 24, 2006
The Brackley Band appear to be back to strenght ahead of the forthcoming Regional Championships.


David Griffiths

Sunshine smiles for Griffiths

February 24, 2006
Top timp player David Griffiths is enjoying the sun, sea and sense of achievement with a new website.




Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Results: 2025 North West Regional Championshipships

February 23 • It's 9 Caret golden wins on the trot from Foden's whilst victories go to Tyldesley, Middleton, Doncross and Darwen Brass at the Winter Gardens.


Test Pieces

4BR Area coverage

February 22 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox has confirmed a different approach to coverage of the Regional Championship events.


Blackpool

North West Area line-ups

February 21 • The bands will put their final preparations in place ahead of their performances in Blackpool on Sunday.


John Wallace

Wallace presented with SBBA Outstanding Achievement Award

February 21 • John Wallace CBE has been presented with the 'Outstanding Achievement Award' by the Scottish Brass Band Association.


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal College of Music Sackbut Ensemble

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Welsh Guards

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Newstead Brass - Midlands Championships Preview Evening

Sunday 23 February • Summit Centre . Kirkby in Ashfield . Nottinghamshire NG17 7LL


Contest: North West Regional Championships

Sunday 23 February • Winter Gardens Complex, Church Street, Blackpool FY1 1HU


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 28 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band

February 20 • Reading Band still needs LOWER BRASS for the 4th section contest at Stevenage on Saturday 15th March! Rehearsals in Woodley (RG5) on Thursday evenings.


Boarshurst Silver Band

February 17 • Boarshurst Silver Band, NW Championship Section, requires a BBb player, flugel, and front row cornet player. Under MD Jamie Prophet, the band have an ambitious and varied calendar for 2025, including NW Area, Spring Festival and Whit Friday.


Mid Rhondda Band

February 14 • Mid Rhondda Band are looking for the following players : Front Row Cornet, Solo Trombone, Eb Bass, Kit and Tuned Percussionists. The band will be competing in the 3rd Section at the Welsh Area. Contest & concert engagements in the diary for 2025


Michael Bennett

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


               

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