News / 2007
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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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Professor Gray
December 18, 2007
Russell Gray has been invited to accept the position of Adjunct Professor at the Griffith University Queensland Conservatorium, Brisbane.
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.
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...
Top level appointments at Buffet Crampon
December 18, 2007
Buffet Crampon announce two high level appointments as they seek to continue growth.
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.
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.
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 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.
Tuba Christmas returns to London
December 18, 2007
Patrick Harrild and friends give the Christmas shoppers something to enjoy in London.
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.
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?
