News / 2009
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Beaumaris retain top status
November 24, 2009
Following their win at the recent North Wales Championship, Beaumaris end the year as the top band in the north of the Principality.
Results: West Midlands BBA
November 24, 2009
Langley, Oddfellows, Cubbington and Newhall come out on top at Leamington Spa.
Fife Youth prepare for Scottish Open
November 24, 2009
Mark Bousie has been putting the final touches to the next generation of perfomers of Fife Youth — all in time for the Scottish Open.
Saynor more!
November 24, 2009
Tuba star Gavin Saynor is having trouble refusing calls on his talent...
Student success in Wales
November 24, 2009
The growing influence of the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama Brass Band Course under Bob Childs is being felt in Welsh contesting.
Another new Wisden signing
November 24, 2009
The Wilsden Band has announced yet another new signing...
Spaces limited on scabba tromb workshop
November 24, 2009
Brett Baker will head the latest scaba workshops — and there are just a couple o fplaces left to fill.
Results: Durham BBA
November 24, 2009
There was a fine turn out of bands at Peterlee on the weekend, where there were wins for Stanhope, Wetherby, Wansbeck and Westoe.
Fountain get ready for Perth
November 24, 2009
4BR talks to Helen Tyler and Matt Vangjel of Fountain City as they get ready for the Scottish Open in Perth on the weekend.
Success Rit large for Welsh conductor
November 24, 2009
4BR talks to the 2009 Welsh Conductor of the Year, Gareth Ritter.
Results: Tameside Youth Festival
November 22, 2009
Youth Brass 2000 conducted by Chris Jeans retains the Tameside Youth Brass Festival held at Dukinfield Town Hall.
ABBA clarify judging positions
November 22, 2009
4BR has spoken exclusively to ABBA Secretary C. Brian Buckley after the hot topic of adjudicator competency has hit the headlines once again.
Results: SEWBBA Blaenavon Contest
November 22, 2009
A shock result at Blaenavon where Pontardulais take the top section honours and the question of adjudicator competency is raised once again.
Former Dyke player acquitted
November 21, 2009
Former Black Dyke player Keith Britcliffe has been acquitted of all charges of sexually touching two sisters during private lessons.
Army Brass ready to help Benevolent Fund
November 21, 2009
The British Army Brass Band is getting ready to do their bit to help injured heroes.
BFBB reports ACE news on grants
November 21, 2009
The BFBB has some great news to report on English grant applications — although there are no actual awards at present.
Gourlay caught for posterity
November 21, 2009
Following his ABBA tribute at Brass in Concert, rare footage of James Gourlay's first performance has been found...
New perc face at Co-op
November 21, 2009
Thomas Lowe is the latest young star to join the ranks of the current Scottish Champion.
Kerwin goes back to Sellers
November 21, 2009
Flugel star set to return to conduct Sellers Youth after 16 year break.
Natural selection for Darwen
November 21, 2009
The Darwen Band has proven to be enjoying a period of hard earned success — with two recent victories to its name.
Music for the man in the box
November 21, 2009
Co-operative Funeralcare team up with choir to provide music for the final service...
Childs Italian Job
November 19, 2009
Euphonium star performs for two of the world's most famous composers — as well as the audience at Brass in Concert.
ABBA accuse Mead of mysticism
November 19, 2009
The Association of Brass Band Adjudicators has launched an astonishing 'Mythical' attack on Steven Mead.
Butlins announce test piece errata
November 19, 2009
There are a few changes ahead of Butlins on the test pices — only small changes though
