News / 2007
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Results: Forest of Dean Solo/Quartet
July 17, 2007
A great turn out of 116 entries down in the Forest and all impressed with their lyrical playing. Who said it was a lost art?
Trinity loses honourary member
July 16, 2007
The Trinity Girls Band has informed 4BR of the passing of Keith Roby, an honourary member of the band.
National Youth Championships 2008 date announced
July 15, 2007
It's Sunday 13th April 2008 at the RNCM in Manchester as the BFBB confirms next year's date for the National Youth Brass Band Championships.
XLCR rock with The Saints
July 15, 2007
Brisbane Excelsior last night performed with Kate Miller-Heidke as one of the artists in "Pig City — Brisbane's Historical Soundtrack" as part of the 2007 Queensland Music Festival.
Rebello to give Welsh workshop
July 13, 2007
The talented Simone Rebello is giving a percussion workshop on Saturday 21st July culminating in a Gala Concert later in the day at Llandaff Cathedral and places are still available.
Heyl ready for Festival
July 13, 2007
If you're anywhere near Heyl in July there's a feast of bands lined up for their local community festival supported by the local band.
Besson to sponsor Flemish Open
July 13, 2007
Besson will be the main sponsor at next year's Flemish Open taking place on 11th and 12th April.
Entries welcome for Youth contest
July 13, 2007
Entries are now welcome for the Huddersfield and District BBA Youth Contest that will take place on Sunday 14th October.
Indian Brass Band to make history
July 13, 2007
The first Indian Brass Band to march as part of the Durham Miners' Gala during the final weekend of BRASS — Durham International Festival.
Calling all accompanists
July 12, 2007
Do you know of a great accompanist who could do with some work in September?
New Slow Melody Comp announced
July 12, 2007
The inaugural Moreland Slow Melody Contest will be held on 30 September 2007 in the Brunswick Town Hall, Sydney Road, Brunswick, commencing at 9.00am.
Kew for Keller
July 12, 2007
Kew Band Melbourne has accepted an invitation to attend next years Ern Keller Band Of the Year Entertainment competition.
Iles Medals bestowed upon Childs Brothers
July 12, 2007
Two of banding's most famous and successful brothers, Robert and Nicholas Childs have been awarded the Iles Medal which they'll receive at The British Open in September.
Grimethorpe to stage flood aid concert
July 12, 2007
The English and National Champion Band of Great Britain is to stage a concert in aid of Yorkshire's flood victims in September.
Wardle's double National success
July 12, 2007
It's been a fantastic week for the brass musicians at Wardle High School with both the Junior and Senior Bands taking the plaudets at the National Festival of Music for Youth in Birmingham.
New EBBA regime in full swing
July 12, 2007
The first meeting of the newly elected EBBA Executive Committee took place on 29th June in Preston, England, during the weekend of the English National Championships.
Dr on duty at Elland
July 12, 2007
The Elland Silver Band has appointed a new Musical Director, Dr Owen Wedgwood.
Westoe's delight
July 12, 2007
It was an enjoyable Picnic in the Park for the Westoe Brass Band last Sunday as they took three of the four prizes up for grabs.
Rankings: July update
July 12, 2007
Latest 200 ranked bands following the English National and other contests.
New conducting duo at Towcester
July 12, 2007
The Towcester Studio Band is delighted to have a new conducting team with Huw Thomas and Brian Keech at the helm.
New youth band in Telford
July 12, 2007
From September 2007 Telford with have a new Youth Brass Band.
Pritchard makes it a family affair
July 11, 2007
One of the most talented percussionsts around, Gavin Pritchard has joined Tongwynlais having left Grimethorpe earlier this year and he'll certainly feel at home as his father Gareth is MD!
Flood appeal response amazes Elland
July 11, 2007
The response from the good folk of Yorkshire to Elland Silver Band's request for household items to help the victims of the recent floods has left them amazed by the response.
