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Butlins

2008 Butlins Mineworkers

December 21, 2007
Organisers release the line up of bands who will be taking part at Skegness in just a few weeks time now!


Federation of Australasian Brass Bands

FABB gains momentum

December 20, 2007
The inaugral Australasian Open, an initiative of the Federation of Australasian Brass bands, is gaining strength as bands confirm their intention to attend.


BBANZ

2008 NZ National Youth Band Announced

December 20, 2007
The Brass Bands Association of New Zealand has announced the 2008 National Youth Band of New Zealand.


St Kilda

All Go for The Saints

December 20, 2007
St Kilda Brass has 4 reps in the National Youth Band, and plans are well underway to get the band to the Gold Coast in October for the Australasian Open.


4BR

Christmas Countdown — 5 days to go

December 20, 2007
We all complain about the draw – don’t we now? So how many bands won off the number 1 draw in 2007?


Moore & White through to BBC Brass Final

December 20, 2007
Two of the brightest young talents are through to the Brass Final of the BBC Young Musician of the Year competition.


NABBC

Places left for Conductor of the Year

December 20, 2007
There are still a few places left up for grabs for the 2008 NABBC Conductor of the Year Competition.


4BR

Christmas Countdown – 6 days to go

December 19, 2007
Just how much could a band with the will to win, at least 18 free weekends and players who won't mind having losing their social life, friends and family, pick upn if they entered just about every contest they could in a year?


Advert: Photo Competition – Your chance to win £200!

December 19, 2007
Rayburn Tours have announced the launch of their 2008 Brass Bands Photo Competition.


Minshall

Minshall set for semi final

December 19, 2007
Bass trombone player Simon Minshall will be trying to ge through to the BBC Young Musician of the Year Final tonight in Cardiff.


Judges announced for Brass at Guild

December 19, 2007
The judges have been announced for next year's Brass at the Guild Hall Contest.


Gresley

New bone at Gresley

December 19, 2007
Gresley Colliery Band will enjoy a new trombone for Christmas.


Russell Gray

Professor Gray

December 18, 2007
Russell Gray has been invited to accept the position of Adjunct Professor at the Griffith University Queensland Conservatorium, Brisbane.


The Trusts Waitakere Brass

168 years of service

December 18, 2007
A number of members of ‘The Trusts’ Waitakere Brass were awarded long service awards at the band’s annual awards dinner in November.


4BR

Christmas Countdown — 7 days to go

December 18, 2007
How has the brass band media responded to some of the greatest world changing events of the last 45 years? How do you think...


Buffet

Top level appointments at Buffet Crampon

December 18, 2007
Buffet Crampon announce two high level appointments as they seek to continue growth.


Broadstock

Salford withdraw from Australian programme

December 18, 2007
The University of Salford has withdrawn from the proposed first ever joint Master of Music (Performance) programme.


Leyland

White Christmas at Leyland

December 18, 2007
Leyland's Matthew White heads for the BBC Young Musician semi-finals as the band welcome a new soprano and horn duo to the ranks.


Blackburn

Christmas prezzies for Blackburn

December 18, 2007
Two early Christmas gifts have been found in the Blackburn & Darwen bandroom.


Blaenavon go back in time for TV Special

December 18, 2007
Blaenavon Town Band go back in time to 1927 to perform in a Christmas 'Coal House' Special on the BBC.


Stanhope

Stanhope set for Methodist revival

December 18, 2007
The Stanhope Band are getting ready to help celebrate the 300th anniversay of the birth of Thomas Wesley, co-founder of the Methodist movement.


Death of Paul Wood

December 18, 2007
The death of Paul Wood has been announced at the age of 50.


Tuba Christmas returns to London

December 18, 2007
Patrick Harrild and friends give the Christmas shoppers something to enjoy in London.


Stannington

Stannington's Dolphin trip

December 18, 2007
The Stannington Band recently teamed up with the pop group Boy on a Dolphin to wow the crowds in Sheffield.


4BR

Christmas Countdown — 8 days to go

December 17, 2007
The brass band version of the eternal lightbulb question today. How many conductors does it take to win a title?




British Open judges

Adjudication panel announced for British Open Championship

June 23 • Another move to the future for the British Open as Stephen Roberts, Anne Crookston and David Hirst are confirmed as the judges for the 171st Championship event at Symphony Hall in September.


Liberty Brass Band

Report & Result: 2025 Mountain Brass in Concert

June 23 • Liberty Brass Band wins the first Swiss 'Brass in Concert' entertainment title


Bugle

Report & Results: 2025 West of England Bandsmens Festival

June 23 • Camborne retain their Royal Trophy credentials as gain a huge haul of silverware in Bugle, as St Austell, Shrewton Silver, Illogan Sparnon Silver, St Austell Youth and Carharrack & St Day Silver also head home with titles.


Hepworth

Report & Result: 2025 Blackburn & Darwen March & Hymn Tune Contest

June 23 • Hepworth showcase their grand march and hymn tune talents as they take the honours and £1000 first prize at the popular event.


The Portsmouth Grammar School - Concert by The Black Dyke Band

Saturday 28 June • St Marys Church, Fratton, Portsmouth PO15PA PO15PA


Petworth Town Band - Fete in the Park with Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Grounds of Petworth Park GU28 9LR


Petworth Town Band - Farnham Brass Band and Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Farnham Carnival


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Billingshurst Carnival

Sunday 29 June • Carnival through Billingshurst and concert at Recreation Ground RH14 9SX


Simon Langton Brass - Deal Memorial Bandstand

Sunday 29 June • The Strand, Walmer, Deal CT14 7DY CT14 7DY


Alder Valley Brass

June 26 • We are looking for BBb bass and soprano cornet players to join our ambitious, busy and sociable 2nd section band (national finalists 2023) with a good blend of concerts, engagements and contests. Rehearsals Mondays and Thursdays 8-10pm in Farnham, Surrey.


Bilton Silver Rugby Band

June 25 • With a varied upcoming programme of events and following on from our successful "Musicals" concert and first ever trip to Saddleworth for Whit Friday, the band requires an Eb Bass player to join our group.


Alder Valley Brass

June 24 • As a result of a relocation we seek a Musical Director. We are an ambitious, busy and sociable 2nd section band (L&SC, National finalists 2023) with a blend of engagements, concerts and contests. We rehearse 8-10pm on Mondays and Thursdays in Farnham


Morgan Griffiths

Dip. Performance
Conductor, Peripatetic Music Teacher, Lower brass specialist


               

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