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Lostock Hall

Double celebrations for Lostock Hall

February 06, 2008
Lostock Hall has been celebrating a double on the weekend.


Marie Smith

Marie says goodbye

February 06, 2008
One of the great band trainers is retiring as Marie Smith hangs up her baton.


Elland Slow Melody Contest

February 06, 2008
The 19th annual Slow Melody & Quartet Contest takes place in May.


Arrow Valley

Bands combine for firefighter appeal

February 06, 2008
Arrow Valley and Shipston join forces to help a very worthy appeal.


New signings at Besses Boys

February 06, 2008
Besses Boys Band announce new signings.


Mellingriffith

New and old at City of Cardiff

February 06, 2008
City of Cardiff (Melingriffith) Band gain new faces and honour some older ones too.


125 not out

February 06, 2008
Cardiff Canton Band are celebrating their 125th anniversary this year.


Diamonds and Liverpool '08

February 06, 2008
Liverpool 08 Capital of Culture commission new work for brass band


blak dyke logo

Black Dyke to play during St.Helens LIVE 08

February 06, 2008
Black Dyke will play their part in the 2008 Capital of Culture celebrations.


Sarah Butler

Bruce Raymond stands down

February 05, 2008
Bruce Raymond, Musical Director of K & N Spring Gully Brass has announced a new Musical Director for the bands Youth Brass.


Dalewool Auckland Brass

No more hanky panky in Dalewool

February 05, 2008
Dalewool Auckland Brass Musical Director, Nigel Weeks, has issued a stern warning to his players.


Money

2008 4BR Money List

February 05, 2008
After their repeat win at Yeovil on the weekend, PolySteel push themselves right up into the top three money winners of the year so far.


Booth steps down

February 05, 2008
After many years as Chairman of Slaithwaite Band, Andrew Booth has stepped down.


Pemberton Old Wigan

Pemberton enjoy Guild Hall victory

February 05, 2008
Pemberton Old Wigan has made a great start to the 2008 season after victory at Brass at the Guild Hall in Preston.


Pennine Brass Festival 2008

February 05, 2008
Showcase event set Halifax as bands preview test pieces.


Point of return

February 05, 2008
The Point of Ayr Band, which last competed at the Welsh Regional Championships in 2001 is set to make a remarkable return this year.


Jim Davies

Davies departs from EYMS

February 04, 2008
Jim Davies has resigned as MD at EYMS Band.


On Radcliffe high

February 04, 2008
The Radcliffe Band has announced the appointment of Matthew Bailey as its new MD.


Eagley

Eagley say goodbye

February 04, 2008
The Eagley Band has said a fond farewell to flugel player Lucy Chivers.


Lions team up for success

February 04, 2008
Lions Youth team up with stars to help forthcoming contest chances.


Wormald

Smithills help RNLI

February 04, 2008
Chris Wormald and Smithills help to boost RNLI coffers.


Besses

Barn Fire!

February 04, 2008
Not even a potential arsonist can stop Besses.


Welsh win!

February 04, 2008
Not quite Twickenham but the front five quintet of the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama have also won in England.


Winter Gardens

Plan ahead for Action Research

February 04, 2008
If you're heading for Blackpool this Sunday and the Action Research Youth Entertainment contest, give yourself plenty of time, there's roadworks on the M6.


Pemberton Old Wigan

Results: 2008 Brass at the Guild

February 03, 2008
North West clean sweep as Pemberton Old, Rainford, Oldham (Lees) and Farnworth & Walkden take the honours at Brass at the Guild.




Greig Hall

No relegation for Norwegian non payers

March 2 • There will be no relegation to the Fifth Division for the bands who didn't pay their membership fees on time this year — but it is not a precedent for the future.


Blackpool

Report & Results: 2026 North West Regional Championships

March 1 • Area title success for Foden's, Haydock, Lostock Hall, Allerton Brass and Wardle Community Band in Blackpool.


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rooms4gropups ready for Blackpool qualifiers

February 28 • The specialist hotel booking company will be on hand first thing on Monday morning to take the pressure of York and London qualifiers.


Blackpool

York and London on the horizon for North West Area contenders

February 28 • The 2026 Regional Championships get underway in Blackpool on Sunday with 75 taking to the stage at the Winter Gardens but with qualification sights on York and London.


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Oompah Brass XXL

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 1 March • St. Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street. London SE10 9BJ


Regent Hall Concerts - London Central Fellowship Band

Saturday 7 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Hall Band of the Salvation Army

Tuesday 10 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Dobcross Silver Band

March 2 • Following an exceptionally pleasing 1st result at the recent Area contest (2nd section, 4th place), we invite applications for the position of 2ND BARITONE. We are a friendly, progressive and social band!


West Wycombe Brass Band

March 1 • West Wycombe Brass Band are looking for Horn players, any position. Rehearsals Wednesday 7.45-9.45pm in own band hall. Give us a call or email.


Croy Silver Band

March 1 • Croy Silver Band currently has contest vacancies on Cornet and Percussion, but is always happy to accommodate enthusiastic new players in any section of the band.


Gordon Eddison

B Ed (Hons). Member AoBBA.
Conductor and Adjudicator.


               

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