News / 2007
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New home for Blackpool Brass
July 11, 2007
The band from one of the most famous seaside resorts in the land has a new rehearsal room and they're over the moon.
Dyke take delivery of new cornets
July 11, 2007
The Black Dyke cornet section has recently taken delivery of some new York Eminence cornets that were used for the first time last weekend whilst the other sections will soon be using new York instruments.
Youth set for Symphony Hall
July 10, 2007
Twenty two Youth Bands will descend on Symphony Hall in Birmingham on Thursday for the three Brass Band categories in the National Music for Youth Festival.
Take it Away!
July 10, 2007
The Arts Council England has launched Take it Away a new scheme aimed at musical instruments more affordable and it has the full backing of the British Federation for Brass Bands. 4BR has the details of what it is all about.
Grimey aids scouts
July 10, 2007
The newly-crowned English Champion returned to Lancashire last weekend for a concert with the 2nd Rossendale Scout Group with Brass Band Aid playing a major role on the night.
Non-stop at Chester
July 10, 2007
The City of Chester Training Band has just held its 7th Annual Solo Competition is busy raising plenty of money at the moment as well for charity and a trip to Euro-Disney.
Picnic in the Park
July 10, 2007
Durham County Brass Band Association results from Picnic in the Park that took place at the DLI Art Museum and Art Gallery on Sunday 8th July.
Armagh's www makeover
July 10, 2007
The Armagh Old Boys Band have a new website and including news of their summer school involving Fodens.
New date and format for Pontins Youth in 2008
July 09, 2007
The Pontins Youth Championships are set to take place on Sunday 8th June next year with a new format.
Turner Prize winner embraces Acid Brass
July 09, 2007
The Fairey Band are set to entertain the crowds on the 11th July at the Durham Brass Festival and a Turner Prize winner can't wait.
Hawken returns to St Pinnock
July 09, 2007
Darren Hawken has returned to ST Pinnock to help the band through the summer season.
Solo contest grows in strength
July 09, 2007
The Blackburn and Darwen Band held its annual solo competition on Saturday and its growing from strength to strength each year.
Busy UK visit for Smørås Skolemussikk
July 09, 2007
Smørås Skolemussikk have just completed a hectic trip within the UK including concerts, socialising and the rain.
Great Western hit gold
July 09, 2007
The Great Western Youth Band has returned home thrilled to bits after achieving third place and a Gold Award at this weekend's POntins Youth Championships.
Places going fast at Pontins
July 09, 2007
If you're still intending to compete at Pontins this November, you need to get a move on as places in the various sections are filling up very quickly indeed.
Sellers bang on the Mark at Pontins
July 08, 2007
The Sellers International Youth Band took the Pontins Youth Section B title at Prestatyn on Saturday that incorporates the British Open Youth title leaving MD, Mark Bousie a delighted man.
NZ update: Those peskie Aussies...
July 08, 2007
Just as 4BR had predicted (before the announcement of the results) and the Kiwis must have dreaded, the Aussies have won again.
Results: Scenic Hotels Band of the Year
July 08, 2007
North Shore takes ‘Scenic’ route to entertainment title.
Boddice approach wins fans
July 08, 2007
Adjudicator mixes humour and forensic detail to impress the audiences – although not the terrorists!
Stewart takes Auckland by storm
July 08, 2007
Scotland’s soprano star makes a real impression in Auckland.
Brisbane create history as they take New Zealand title
July 08, 2007
Brisbane Excelsior conducted by Howard Taylor has become the first Australian brass band since 1936 to win the New Zealand National Brass Band Championships.
Jeans delight for Youth Brass 2000
July 08, 2007
Chris Jeans is a very happy man after his Youth Brass 2000 won the Pontins Youth Championship at Prestatyn Sands on Sunday a title that also incorporates the British Open Youth Champions.
Pontins Youth
July 08, 2007
The Pontins Youth Championships has taken place this weekend at Prestatyn Sands with the titles going to Youth Brass 2000 and Sellers International.
Marsden's Grand Finale in Morley
July 08, 2007
The Marsden Band takes top honours at the inaugural Morley Contest
NZ update: Bands on Parade...
July 07, 2007
As we write we are just on hour or so away from the climax of the 127th New Zealand National Championships.
