News / 2007
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French Nationals reveal test pieces
August 19, 2007
French chose something from Switzerland and England to test their best bands at their National Championships later this year.
Brass at the cricket
August 19, 2007
Yorkshire County Cricket Club are to hold a series of brass band concerts.
St Stythians visit Malta
August 19, 2007
The St Stythians Band from Cornwall has just completed a great tour to Malta.
Facebook feature on 4BR
August 18, 2007
4BR has introduced a new feature on its news items for all those who are part of the Facebook phenomenon.
Holland set for Dyke
August 18, 2007
Black Dyke are getting ready for their fortcoming tour of Holland.
Birch brings extra sparkes to Co-op
August 18, 2007
Kevin Birch has been appointed composer in residence at United Co-op Band (Crewe).
Launceston Solo & Quartet
August 18, 2007
Details and entry forms for the solo and quartet contest have been released.
Law and order in Japan
August 18, 2007
Norman Law has returned to Japan to renew friendships from 1990.
Boss Hogg at Croydon
August 18, 2007
Brian Hogg has been appointed as the new MD at the Croydon Wind Symphony.
Carl our Idol
August 16, 2007
Brass muso and singer, Carl Riseley, has made it through to the top 100 of Australian Idol.
Toys 4 Kids
August 16, 2007
Saturday sees the Waitakere Band perform their always popular, annual 'Toys For Kids' concert at the Glen Eden Playhouse, Auckland, New Zealand.
World Premiere for Saints
August 16, 2007
St Kilda Brass have been putting in the long hours once again in preparation for their next concert in the Southern Victorian Charitable Trust series entitled Classic Brass.
Western Success
August 16, 2007
The Solos and Ensembles Championships held by the Western Band Branch of the Band Association of NSW in Lithgow on Sunday 22 July, attracted a full day’s program of 59 entries.
Grimey accept Euro invitation
August 15, 2007
The BFBB has announced that Grimethorpe has accepted their invitation to represent England in Stavanger next year.
Carlton Main set for a Spitfire Fugue
August 15, 2007
The Carlton Main Band are getting ready to fly high all with the help of some classic World War 2 aircraft.
Anyone got the right tuba?
August 15, 2007
There was a bit of mistaken tuba swapping at the recent Durham Contest. If you are now playing on an instrument which isn't yours then the Marske Band would like it back.
Cornish Youth need new members
August 15, 2007
The Cornish Youth Brass Band needs new members for the 2007/2008 season to play on courses led by Dr Stephen Cobb and Garry Cutt.
New President at Flixton
August 15, 2007
Douglas Bostock has become the new President of the Flixton Band.
Cash from coal
August 15, 2007
The Dunaskin Doon Band are celebrating after gaining £3500 to help them make the trip to the National Finals in Harrogate.
Recognition for Joe
August 15, 2007
Joe Cook has been awarded the Frank Wright Medal for his outstanding contribution to brass banding in this country.
Katsikaris stays 'home'
August 15, 2007
St Marys Band Club Brass has secured the services of Jason Katsikaris for the NSW Championships on 25 August.
McCann set for Swiss role
August 14, 2007
Philip McCann is to conduct Brass Band Berner Oberland at the Swiss Open.
