News / 2007
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Powys youth finish year off in style
July 22, 2007
Steve Edwards and the North Powys Youth Band has finished off its year in style.
Name change for Pencoed
July 22, 2007
There is a name change, new ideas and new website for the long standing Pencoed Band.
Youthful steps forward
July 22, 2007
The Great Western Youth Brass Band took some encouraging stepd forward at the recent Pontins Youth Championships.
Childs confirmed for MIFB
July 22, 2007
David Childs seems to like Australia. He certainly never misses an opportunity to come back. He is the final guest squeezed into the bulging Melbourne International Festival of Brass schedule during the last week in September.
Stars of Brass 2007
July 20, 2007
Internationally acclaimed brass players from around the globe join together to perform for one night only in Brisbane in this years Stars of Brass concert.
Master Ed
July 19, 2007
Edward Kennedy, the former bandmaster of South Brisbane Federal Band has recently been awarded his Masters in Music Performance and Conducting from Salford University.
Future Dreams
July 19, 2007
A new composition by Bill Broughton for brass band, flugel and didgeridoo will be premiered in Brisbane next weekend by Russell Gray, Stephen Bond and the Qld Conservatorium Brass Band conducted by Greg Aitken.
Passing of Georgina Mears
July 19, 2007
It is with great sadness that the Mears family would like to announce the passing of Georgina Mears early this morning.
Kilroy was 'ear
July 19, 2007
Euphonium star Mike Kilroy faces surgery to save career — so hopefully he will remain 'ear too in time for the Nationals.
Tribute to great bandsman
July 19, 2007
With the death of Wilf Beddell the brass band community has lost a great bandsman who put in over 50 years of service to the movement.
Westward Ho! for Tyler
July 19, 2007
Fodens star baritone player is set to pack her bags and head west to the USA for a bit of cross cultural study...
Whitwell entertain
July 19, 2007
The Whitwell Band are celebrating after their entertainment programme at Rufford impressed the judges.
Adjudicator workshop announced
July 17, 2007
The Sydney Metropolitan Band Branch of the BANSW will be holding a workshop for Adjudicators later in the year.
Waratah support continues
July 18, 2007
Riki McDonnell and Howard Taylor join with Waratah Brass this weekend in a fund-raising concert for the band whose home, instruments and music were destroyed in the recent floods.
Advert: 'Take it away' with Normans
July 17, 2007
Normans are up and running with a new Arts Council Initiative — to get people playing musical instruments!
Results: National Brass Band Festival
July 17, 2007
There was a double triumph for Gwent at the National Festival of Music for Youth in Birmingham last week.
Thornton keeps up appearances
July 17, 2007
Black Dyke's star euphonium has been a very busy man of late — and its set to continue right through the Summer.
Brass on Sunday details released
July 17, 2007
Some of the music details for Black Dyke, Grimethorpe and the NYBBGB at the British Open Brass on Sunday cocnerts have been released.
Strata make it a nap hand
July 17, 2007
The kings of entertainment title seems to be held by Strata Brass after thier 5th consecutive victory on the weekend.
Results: Old Silkstone March/Hymn
July 17, 2007
Skelmanthorpe take the honours and the cash at the Old Silkstone March and Hymn Tune Contest.
Results: Durham County BBA Contest
July 17, 2007
Wins for Westoe and Stanhope at County Durham's Picnic in the Park Contest.
Lippeatt returns to Thoresby
July 17, 2007
Stan Lippeatt has returned back to Thoresby Colliery Band.
American's plan UK Tour
July 17, 2007
The James Madison University Brass Band are planning a 2008 UK Tour and would like some help.
National Youth dates announced
July 17, 2007
The dates for the National Youth Band and Children's Bands of Great Britain have been announced.
Moyse teams up with SLF
July 17, 2007
The South London Fellowship Band are set to team up with trumpet star Chris Moyse.
