News / 2007
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4BR meets the BFBB
March 21, 2007
Iwan Fox, Editor of 4BR has been asked to speak at the forthcoming British Federation of Brass Bands (BFBB) AGM. Should make for an interesting discussion then!
Advert: Band Supplies
March 21, 2007
Band Supplies now has stocks of the new Preference cornet from Yorks Instruments in their shops — so get along and gets your hands on one pronto!
Fodens celebrate record win
March 21, 2007
The Fodens Richardson Band are celebrating taking the North West Regional title for a record equaling 14th time.
Tameside announce contest details
March 21, 2007
The details for the forthcoming Tameside contest this weekend have been released, and there is a fine line up of bands willing to do battle again so soon after the Regionals.
Death of Yorkshire stalwart
March 21, 2007
The death has been announced of George Pawson one of the stalwarts of the Yorkshire brass band movement.
Buckhaven bounce back
March 21, 2007
The Buckhaven & Methil Band bounced back in style in Scotland recently by being crowned Fourth Section champions.
Results: Northern Ireland BBL Solo & Quartet
March 21, 2007
The Brass Band League in Northern Ireland recently held their Solo and Quartet Championship.
Wansbeck Festival welcomes Götenburg
March 21, 2007
There will be plenty of international guests at the Brass Festival weekend in Newbiggin by the Sea — including a visit from Sweden.
St Joseph's honour Ypres dead
March 21, 2007
The St Joseph Band from Strabane has recently had the honour of playing at the Menin Gate in Ypres — the scene of the worst fighting in the First World War.
Gwent gains Euro representation
March 21, 2007
Three members of the Greater Gwent Youth Band will represent Wales in the European Youth Brass Band in Birmingham.
Advert Feature: John Packer Ltd
March 21, 2007
John Packer staff recently did their bit to help the Red Nose cause.
Postponement for Slow Melody Contest
March 21, 2007
The forthcoming Coppull & Standish Slow Melody contest has had to be postponed. A new date has been set though.
Thanks from B&R
March 21, 2007
The newly crowned Yorkshire champions say thank you to their supporters and anounce a new signing too.
Diploma honour for Marie Smith
March 21, 2007
One of the great teachers of young talent has been awarded a well deserved Diploma for her services.
Chalgrove delight at regional title
March 21, 2007
The Chalgrove Band is enjoying being crowned London & Southern Counties regional champions.
Macclesfield youth help great cause
March 21, 2007
The young players of Macclesfield Youth Band have helped raise funds for young patients.
Carnival time for Cawston
March 21, 2007
After their runners up placing it seems Cawston enjoyed their Carnival in Stevenage.
Yamaha to sponsor Euro Brass
March 21, 2007
Yamaha are set set to sponsor the Euro Brass Contest until 2009.
