News / 2010
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All that glitters?
April 22, 2010
The National Youth Championships handed out 13 Gold Awards this year, but have the bands been getting better?
Trust the BFBB!
April 22, 2010
There is Trust money up for grabs at the British Federation of Brass Bands.
Doors close on Timperley
April 22, 2010
The Timperley Band will blow its last note tomorrow as it takes the painful decision to win up its affairs and close its doors.
Sparke stuck!
April 22, 2010
Composer Philip Sparke is hoping for a flight, or boat, home from the USA anytime soon — as he wants to get to Linz!
Marsden go mad
April 22, 2010
Marsden have been going a little bit bonkers as they raise funds for their Grand Shield appearance next month.
The show did go on!
April 22, 2010
Despite the volcanic ash and a hospital visit the show still went on for Stannington Brass.
Feast time for Lydbrook and Bristol
April 22, 2010
Lydbrook and City of Bristol team up for a tasty bit of Feasting in Bristol this weekend under the baton of Ian Holmes.
Bon Accord kilt up for Linz
April 22, 2010
Scots to go native in Linz — and you can hear them in action too ahead of their challenge next week as they put on an open rehearsal.
Get Friendly!
April 22, 2010
Get Friendly and get your entries in for their Solo & Quartet contest in May!
Travel troubles for Euro bands
April 20, 2010
The volcanic explosion in Iceland is causing problems for bands travel arrangements for Linz — but they are all determined to make it there somehow.
Dyke to show open Spiriti
April 20, 2010
Black Dyke will be presenting an open European rehearsal on the set work 'Spiriti' on Wednesday 28th April — and its free!
Dewi's bridge work
April 20, 2010
Tredegar's principal cornet player returns to Menai Bridge Band to lend a helping hand.
Results: NEMBBA Slow Melody & Quartet
April 20, 2010
There was a fine turn out of players at Derby on the weekend.
No way to Norway for Mount Charles?
April 19, 2010
Mount Charles wait on the volcano news to make Grenland trip.
Smithills focus in on Black Dyke
April 19, 2010
Smithills School Senior Brass Band to share RNCM stage with Black Dyke.
Results: Flemish Open
April 19, 2010
It's a Willebroek Grand Slam in Mechelen as former European champion provides all the winners at Flemish Open.
Wessex returns!
April 19, 2010
The Wessex Band Summer School is returning to its spiritual home after a seven year absence.
Results: scaba Spring Contest
April 19, 2010
Victories for Godalming, Shanklin Town Youth, Shanklin Town, Fairlop and Friary Guildford at Hove.
Lofthouse on the slide
April 19, 2010
Lofthouse Brass are on the slide — and they are quite happy to find themselves in that position too.
Results: LBBA Spring Festival
April 19, 2010
There was a fine turn out of playing talent at Groby Community College on the weekend.
