News / 2007
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Drogheda celebrate National win
June 05, 2007
The Drogheda Band recently celebrated their National win in style.
Childs takes centre stage
June 05, 2007
David Childs recently took centre stage once more to promote the euphonium as a solo instrument with a performance with the BBC Concert Orchestra.
WA States cancelled
June 05, 2007
Unfortunate news has reached us from the Western Australian Band Association.
Life for Norm
June 05, 2007
The City of Bendigo Brass band is pleased to acknowledge the awarding of Life Membership of the Victorian Bands League to Mr. Norm Hall of Eaglehawk.
Six on the trot for Fodens
June 04, 2007
The Fodens Richardson Band has retained the Tameside Whit Friday crown that it has held for the past five years making it six in a row for the Sandbach based outfit.
Results: Tasmanian Solo Championships
June 04, 2007
Here is a summary of the results for the Tasmanian Bands League State solo and ensemble contest, held 2nd and 3rd June.
Holst's Australian Premiere
June 04, 2007
Brisbane musician Adrian Head recently performed the Australian premiere of a recent arrangment of Holst's Concertante for trombone and organ, or in this case, for trombone and band.
Brassfeast goes to the Movies
June 04, 2007
Come and see the hit movie “Brassed Off” in an exclusive, private screening at the beautiful Lyric in Yarraville, VIC.
Willoughby wins in Canberra
June 04, 2007
Canberra was the host for the Australian National Eisteddfod. Brass, concert bands and orchestras all participate in a happy atmosphere of music making over a 2 week period. Brian McGuinness reports...
Results: Bendigo 2007
June 04, 2007
Bendigo was buzzing with brass players last weekend who took part in the Annual Bendigo Competitions Society Brass Band Competition.
Preparation pays off for Brighouse
June 03, 2007
The Brighouse and Rastrick MD Alan Morrison has spoken to 4BR after the band retained their Saddleworth Whit Friday crown and puts the recent success down to preparation and hard work.
Brighouse retains Saddleworth
June 03, 2007
The Brighouse & Rastrick Band has retained its Saddleworth and Oldham District Whit Friday title it won last year by a very narrow margin from the Hepworth (Lanson) Homes Band.
Paula claims Tassie title
June 03, 2007
The Tasmanian State solo championships were held today with ex-UK star Paula Russell claiming the top prize.
Results: Whit Friday Tameside
June 02, 2007
The results of the Tameside Whit Friday contests held on Friday 1st June are as follows:
Results: Whit Friday Saddleworth
June 02, 2007
The results of the Whit Friday contests held in the Saddleworth and Oldham District on Friday 1st June are as follows:
Help please — again!
June 18, 2007
With the 2007 NZ Championships rapidly approaching, 4BRDU is calling for assistance from all competing bands participating in this years contest.
NZ Nats line-up
June 01, 2007
The Brass Bands Association of New Zealand has released the list of bands competing in this years National Championhsips 4-8 July 2007.
Still looking for a reviewer
June 18, 2007
4BRDU is asking for help with the contest coverage of the 2007 New Zealand National Brass Band Championships.
QBA Election time
June 01, 2007
Tomorrow is the date for the Annual General Meeting of the Queensland Band Association.
Ham's the Man
June 01, 2007
Popular entertainer and music educator, Mark Ham, has been announced as the newly appointed Co-Events Producer of the Bands Entertainment Programme for Brisbane City Council and Brisbane Metropolitan Bands.
Stocksbridge insured for Whit Friday
May 31, 2007
The Stocksbridge Band will be out on the Whit Friday March Circuit thanks to the generosity of a Group of Insurance Companies.
Rankings: June update
May 31, 2007
Latest 200 ranked bands following the All England Masters and the Spring Festival.
Cutt and Grimethorpe reunited
May 31, 2007
Garry Cutt is set to return to a very familiar bandroom as he becomes the Associate Conductor with Grimethorpe.
