News / 2006
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Whitburns comedy turn
January 03, 2006
Young cornet player Scott Walker puts in a funny turn on the Scottish comedy show 'Still Game'.
Garforth Brass gain www
January 03, 2006
They may not have been formed very long, but Garforth Brass are now up on the WWW.
New learners required
January 03, 2006
Always nice to report a new band popping up in time for Spring as Welbeck Estates are starting new B Band. All are welcome.
Aye, Aye Captain
January 03, 2006
It is all aboard the good ship HMS Grafton for the players of Woodbridge Excelsior later this month.
Narrow escape for Smithills
January 03, 2006
A huge fire at Smithills School has left lots of things in ruin, but thankfully not the brass bands.
Charley says...
January 03, 2006
Charley Brighton has revealed the stats behind 16 years of lunchtime concerts.
2006 Denis and Maud Wright Award
January 03, 2006
Details have been released of the 2006 Denid and Maud Wright Award.
2006 NABBA Championships: Venue
January 03, 2006
We have details of the 24th North American Championships which this year take place in Kentucky at the end of March.
Gresley look forward to 2006
January 03, 2006
After a fine 2005, 2006 promises much for Gresley Old Hall.
Brass Encounters to give Awards
January 03, 2006
Geoff McGregor and his Brass Encounters programme are due to give out their first set of annual gongs next month.
Abraham set to welcome Sellers
January 03, 2006
Sellers set to join forces with Abraham Darby Showband.
2006 Dutch Bass Trombone Open
January 03, 2006
Yes thats right — a whole festival dedicated to the dark arts of the bass trobone. Sounds interesting eh?
All the brains in Launceston
January 03, 2006
Launceston Town Band could be the brainiest brass band in the UK!
100 not out for Barnsley
January 03, 2006
Barnsely Building Society Band are 100 years old in 2006 and looking for former players to help them celebrate.
Newbridge look forward to 2006
January 03, 2006
The ambitious Newbridge Band are looking forward to 2006.
Fancy a night out at Peggy Tubs?
January 03, 2006
Stocksbridge launch their 2006 series of band concerts at the brilliantly named Peggy Tub Club!
Pillowell reflect on 2005
January 03, 2006
2005 has been a bit of a roller coaster year for the Pillowell Band. Everything from wins, losses and accusations of cheating!
City of Bristol honour stalwart
January 03, 2006
60 years after he started Derek Horsfall becomes the toast of west country banding. Well done indeed.
BT ring in Xmas for the 14th time
January 03, 2006
Mike Fowles and his band welcome in the festive season with Carol Voderman — wonder how she had the time to fit it all in what with flogging her diet books and finance deals to people with CCJ's...
Rhythm and Brass
January 02, 2006
The Gala Concert for the Nationals this year is to be "An International Spectacular of Entertainment".
2NUR-FM Awards
January 02, 2006
After a quarter of a century of broadcasting and numerous requests from listeners over the years, Brass Encounters has instigated "The Brass Encounters 2NUR-FM CD of the Year Awards".
