News / 2007
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Windcorp attraction
May 14, 2007
Windcorp Brass Band will be one of the exciting attractions at the Scandinavian Trombone Festival Gala Concert on May 19th.
Coles to Switzerland
May 14, 2007
British composer Graham Cole is looking forward to hearing his composition at the Swiss Nationals later this year.
Let the train take the strain
May 14, 2007
The famous Hardraw Scar Band Contest has a full entry as well as the chance to get there by special train.
"Fires" for Best of Brass
May 14, 2007
The New South Wales Fire Brigade Band will be guest artists at this years Best of Brass, being held on Maryborough QLD, on June 9.
Kumeu scores a commission
May 14, 2007
The Kumeu Auxillary Band and their musical director Claire Bymolt have commissioned a new Test Piece for its entry in the 2007 New Zealand National Championships, with the help of Creative New Zealand.
Winds of change
May 14, 2007
The Victorian Bands' League (VBL) has released its first press release since the recently held Annual General meeting.
Baker's 5th visit to Ohio
May 13, 2007
Brett Baker made yet another visit to perform and this time record with Keith Wilkinson's Brass Band of the Western Reserve
Results: SEWBBA Ebbw Vale Contest
May 13, 2007
The BTM Band conducted by Australian Jason Katsikaris gave themselves a huge boost of confidence ahead of the Spring Festival in Blackpool next weekend by winning the South East Wales Contest in Ebbw Vale on Saturday.
Tameside Whit Friday details
May 12, 2007
First details of this year's event have been released by the Tameside organisers. We have the details.
Euro big guns set for BiC
May 12, 2007
The 2007 Brass in Concert will have a real European flavour this year with the Eikanger-Bjorsvik Musikklag and Brass Band Oberoesterreich set to compete at The Sage in November.
Its a Sell-out!
May 12, 2007
The Brassfeast Murder Mystery on Saturday 23rd June has now been sold out.
Liam wins QLD Brass Prize
May 12, 2007
Tenor trombone player, Liam O'Malley of Brisbane Brass, has won this years Beta Sigma Phi Brass Prize at the QLD Conservatorium of Music.
Marching out
May 12, 2007
Bruce Myers has instigated two Notices of Motion to be presented by the NSW delegate to the National Band Council of Australia for voting at the NBCA Annual Conference in June.
Nicky wins Sydney award
May 12, 2007
Nicky Abkiewicz from City of Holroyd Brass Band was selected as the 2007 winner of the Sydney Metropolitan Band Branch Young Musician of the Year Award.
More baby news
May 12, 2007
Extremely proud parents, Andy and Lindsay Snell introduce Lucy Grace, born 22 April weighing in at a whopping 4.2 kilos (9lbs 4 ¼ in old money) at Campbelltown hospital.
European Champions League?
May 11, 2007
Could the Europeans be heading for a Champions League format in the future?
Any Quiz Wizards out there?
May 11, 2007
If you think you are a bit of a quiz wizard then get along to Whitburn's bandroom and test your knowledge. Surely someone can beat the likes of Alan Edmond....
Welsh workshop set to run again
May 11, 2007
The succesful workshop run by Dr Robert Childs with the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama and the Cory Band is set to be held again.
Hospice gains some brass
May 11, 2007
Verwood Concert has been helping to raise funds for a great cause.
New members at Creswell
May 11, 2007
Creswell Colliery Band has welcomed a nap hand of new faces to the ranks.
50 Year Award for Hall
May 11, 2007
Broxburn & Livingston's long serving member Alistair Hall has been awarded the 50 year medal by the Scottish Brass Band Association.
RSA at 85
May 11, 2007
Colonel Ray Steadman – Allen will celebrate his 85th birthday later this year in musical style.
Friendly Slow Melody & Quartet
May 11, 2007
There is still time to get your entry in for the Friendly Band Slow Melody Contest. Book it now!
Are you an aspiring conductor?
May 11, 2007
The South West Area of the NABBC is holding a conducting competition for aspiring conductors alongside its AGM on Saturday 2nd June.
