News / 2008
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Lydbrook take a few bars rest
August 08, 2008
The Lydbrook Band are making the most of a very quick breather before they put their musical noses to the grindstone once again...
Fodens set for chairty boost
August 08, 2008
Fodens Richardson are getting ready to support two local charities close to their hert.
High peak of cash for Snowden
August 08, 2008
The Snowden Colliery Welfare Band has just been given a huge mountain of cash...
Three in a row for Kew
August 08, 2008
Kew Band Melbourne under new conductor Steve Bastable has taken out the 4th annual ABC 774AM Evening Show Brass Band competition.
Stellar line-up for MIFB
August 06, 2008
The sixth annual Melbourne International Festival of Brass (MIFB) starts the day after the AFL Grand Final and runs from that Sunday, September 28, to Saturday October 4 2008.
NAB debut
August 06, 2008
Following the inaugural ‘Winter Week’ of National Australia Brass, held at St Mary’s Band Club Sydney, NAB will present its debut concert as Ensemble in Residence at the 6th Melbourne International Festival of Brass.
Tasmania prepares for Jubilee
August 06, 2008
Tasmanian State band, Jubilee Brass, assembles this weekend in preparation for its tour later this month.
The Feds fight back
August 06, 2008
The South Brisbane Federal band put its best foot forward despite some difficult times of late.
The Vibrato Wars
August 05, 2008
There is one almighty fuss about vibrato brewing up at the Proms — you would swear they were going to war...
Bentham takes Pemberton reins
August 05, 2008
Mark Bentham takes over at Pemberton Old as Mark Peacock steps down.
Results: 2008 Welsh National Eisteddfod
August 05, 2008
Welsh Champions Tredegar add Eisteddfod crown to 2008 CV.
North departs from Besses
August 05, 2008
The partnership of John North and Besses has come to an end.
Mead set for jazz anniversary
August 05, 2008
A historic big band anniversary concert and reunion sees a world premiere of new work for jazz trumpet and euphonium.
Dalewool back in action
August 04, 2008
Dalewool Auckland Brass are set to impress the critics with their upcoming performance in the Auckland Town Hall.
BFBB meets the Big Lottery
August 04, 2008
BFBB Development Officer meets up with the Big Lottery to discuss funding issues for bands.
Police return home
August 04, 2008
The Band of West Mercia Constabulary has returned from a week's tour to Cornwall.
Death of Thomas Hope
August 04, 2008
The death of Thomas Hope, a stalwart of the North West banding scene has been announced.
Dyke announce Bridgewater programme
August 04, 2008
Black Dyke announce details of their forthcoming programme for the Great Northern Brass Arts Festival.
Principals announced for National Youth Band
August 04, 2008
The NYBBGB is currently working hard on its Summer course, with the help of its batch of new principal players.
Geordie Songbook wins composers prize
August 04, 2008
Composer wins Arrangers Contest with a Geordie flavour.
Darwin's helping hand
August 04, 2008
Powerfield Hatfield enjoy a break under the direction of rising conducting star.
Chalford top the pops
August 04, 2008
Chalford Band recently wowed the good people of Stroud with some pop picking classics of their own making...
Minear takes over Cornish Youth reins
August 04, 2008
Brian Minear becomes new Music Co-ordinator for Cornwall Youth Band.
