News / 2011
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Advert: Glyn Williams Musical Instruments
March 04, 2011
Sterling Instruments and Glyn Williams Musical Instruments to work with David Thornton.
Parkes tribute set for Last Word
March 04, 2011
BBC Radio 4 set to air the 'Last Word' on the musical career of the great Major Peter Parkes.
Advert: British Bandsman
March 04, 2011
Plenty of action and more from the start of the 2011 Areas in this week's Bandsman...
Derwent sign new stick man
March 04, 2011
Derwent Brass has signed a new percussionist in time for their Area assault next weekend.
Death of Netherlands stalwart
March 04, 2011
The death has been reported of one of the Netherlands finest brass band supporters.
Top stars set to help Brass Band Aid
March 04, 2011
The latest Brass Band Aid venture is being helped by a host of top banding stars.
Tributes paid at Parkes funeral
March 02, 2011
The brass band movement joins family to pay respect to Major Peter Parkes.
Open champions set to explore The Planets
March 02, 2011
British Open champions Tredegar is to be part of a rare brass band performance of 'The Planets' in Birmingham.
Advert: Centre Stage Uniforms
March 02, 2011
Now you can get your hands on any colour you want thanks to a superb new range from Centre Stage.
Morecambe celebrates Area first
March 02, 2011
After 106 years Morecambe celebrates its first Area title after Second Section victory at Blackpool.
BFBB AGM
March 02, 2011
The annual general meeting of the British Federation of Brass Bands will take place in Manchester in April.
Fine feedback for Festival Five
March 02, 2011
There was a fine evening's test piece entertainment at Newstead recently as five bands premiered the Area works ahead of Bedworth.
New resident at Foresters Brass
March 02, 2011
David Purkiss is the new resident conductor at Foresters Brass.
Euro finalists announced
March 02, 2011
The 18 conductors who will head to Montreux for the European Conductors Competition have been announced.
Co-op continues to lose pounds
March 02, 2011
The Co-operative Band Crewe is losing and gaining pounds at the same time — thanks to a dozen weight watchers.
Welsh Open television repeat
March 02, 2011
There is another chance to see how brass band contesting is televised in Wales.
Holme Valley Festival
March 02, 2011
Details of a new solo competition and band event have been announced by the Holme Valley Brass Band Festival organisers.
Death of Ken Davies
March 02, 2011
The death of former Foden's bandsman Ken Davies has been announced.
Test Valley fun
March 02, 2011
Steven Mead was the in charge of a day of musical fun and instruction at Test Valley Brass.
Menai Bridge enjoy royal spotlight
March 02, 2011
Menai Bridge Band may have to get used to being in the spotlight after the local royalty pay a visit.
Coronation Brass celebrates 10 years
March 02, 2011
A decade of fun packed banding is to be celebrated in Germany this year by Coronation Brass.
Bright future beckons for Dobcross Youth
March 02, 2011
Despite a results set back in Blackpool, there is plenty to look forward to for Dobcross Youth Band.
