News / 2006
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Results: West Midlands BBA Contest
November 27, 2006
There was a good turn out of bands, where Enderby led the way.
Results: Tameside Youth Festival
November 27, 2006
The Smithills Senior Brass Band and conductor Chris Wormald continue their dominance of the Tameside Youth Festival with their fourth successive victory.
Warringah win BOB
November 27, 2006
Defending Champions, Warringah Concert Brass has won the 2006 Battle of the Bands Entertainment Festival for the third year running. The Grand Final was held at St Marys Band Club on Sunday, 26 November.
Reminiscing With Woolston
November 27, 2006
Musical Director: Graham Hickman
Sunday 26th November 2006
Salvation Army Citadel
Results: 2006 Radio Cymru Contest
November 26, 2006
The Buy As You View Band conducted by Dr Robert Childs took the Radio Cymru Band of the Year title and the £4,000 top prize in commanding fashion at the Princess Theatre in Port Talbot on Saturday evening.
Results: 2006 Scottish Open Championships
November 26, 2006
Full results of the 2006 Scottish Open Championships from Glasgow's Royal Concert Hall.
BFBB: Licensing Act 2003
November 26, 2006
The British Federation of Brass Bands (BFBB) has been making representations to the government in respect of the Licensing Act 2003 since it was in its consultancy stage.
Advert: John Packer
November 26, 2006
Sterling work from Michael Dodd of the Grimethorpe Colliery (UK Coal) Band.
Wychavon Contest under threat
November 26, 2006
The future of the popular Wychavon Contest which has been run for the past 17 years with such success may be under threat.
Welsh Champions declared
November 26, 2006
After the nail biting finish to the Welsh League Championship in Treorchy last weekend, the champions of the various sections has now been announced.
Wingates Xmas Number 1?
November 26, 2006
The Wingates Band are trying to gain a Christmas Number 1 with a single produced to hit the charts in December.
New kid in the brass department
November 26, 2006
The latest addition to the John Packer Brass Department is Nigel Hansen who has been a brass player for many years.
Lenton sweeps up
November 26, 2006
The GUS Band wish to congratulate Baritone player Sarah Lenton for her clean sweep of prizes at last weeks Cromer solo contest.
New horn at Freckleton
November 26, 2006
The Freckleton Band has informed 4BR of the appointment of Ben Tubb to the solo horn position.
New Horn for Carlton Main
November 26, 2006
Carlton Main Frickley has informed 4BR that they are pleased to welcome to the band Andy Dickinson on 1st horn.
New signings at Pemberton
November 26, 2006
The Pemberton Old Wigan JJB band have made several new signings over the past few weeks and the band state they are making steady progress and looking forward to the 2007 contest season.
Delight for the Bont Boys
November 26, 2006
Pontardulais Town Band have informed 4BR of their delight following their Welsh League contest win at Treorchy on Gareth Wood's "Five Blooms in a Welsh Garden" last Saturday.
Roberts set for Swiss box
November 26, 2006
David Roberts is set to adjudicate at the Swiss Nationals.
Live: 2006 Scottish Open
November 26, 2006
Live coverage of the 2006 Scottish open Championships from Glasgow's Royal Concert Hall.
Life membership for Graham
November 23, 2006
Graham Dick has been made a Life Member of the Brass Bands Association of New Zealand.
BBANZ awarded 26,000 dollars
November 23, 2006
The Brass Bands Association of New Zealand has been successful in its application for two grants from Creative New Zealand.
Napier for 2009
November 23, 2006
At the recently held Annual General Meeting of the Brass Bands Association of New Zealand, Napier won the right to hold the 2009 New Zealand National Band Championships.
New home for BBANZ
November 22, 2006
The Brass Bands Association of New Zealand will be moving to new premises next month.
Advert: Fred Rhodes
November 22, 2006
Michael Dodd from the Grimethorpe Colliery (UK Coal) Band is the latest Virtuoso euphonium player to win a major contest award.
9 Balls for Paul O'Grady show
November 22, 2006
The amazing Ball family from the Greenall Band are set to be stars on the Paul O'Grady show next week on channel 4. Don't miss them!
