News / 2012
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80th celebration for Bennett
July 25, 2012
One of Welsh banding's most popular figures has just celebrated his 80th birthday in some style.
Results: 2012 City of Coventry & Warwickshire Brass Festival
July 25, 2012
A great turn out of performers made it a even better day of brass playing entertainment in Coventry.
Industrial action escalates at Registry
July 25, 2012
Staff advise bands to contact contest organisers and not to send enquires to Registry.
Normal service at Registry according to BFBB
July 24, 2012
BFBB tells bands to keep sending in registration enquiries as normal, as some contest organisers consider alternative arrangements.
Advert: Band Supplies
July 24, 2012
There is a great Summer Sale of brass band titles on offer at Band Supplies — so freshen up you band programme at a bargain price.
MP enjoys first hand progress at Stalham
July 24, 2012
A great new training scheme in Stalham gets the seal of approval from the local MP.
Report & Results: 2012 Whiston Festival of Brass
July 24, 2012
The music and the beer flowed in the South Yorkshire village of Whiston as the local Police Band wrapped up the prizes.
Coalfield boost for Pemberton youth
July 24, 2012
A grant from the Coalfield Regeneration Trust is set to help a new generation of Pemberton players.
Foden's set for tutor role
July 24, 2012
Players from Foden's Band will be taking a tutors role in East Anglia in October.
Culross set for Rising Sun
July 24, 2012
Leyland principal cornet Iain Culross is getting ready for the launch of his new CD and a tour to Japan.
Durham looking for entries
July 24, 2012
The Durham County Brass Band Association is looking for entries for its forthcoming Solo, Duet & Quartet Contest.
Industrial action strikes at Registry
July 23, 2012
Reckless and manifestly unjust action taken by BFBB sees Registry staff take industrial action with immediate effect.
Tomlinson Serenade for Longridge
July 21, 2012
Composer Ernest Tomlinson MBE, has given the Longridge Band a musical treat to remember.
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Lewis Merthyr back on the internet map
July 21, 2012
Cheltenham qualifiers Lewis Merthyr are back on the world wide web.
Exam quartet shine in Whaley Bridge
July 21, 2012
Four brilliant young players at Whaley Bridge have passed their first music exams with flying colours.
Mississauga's helping hand
July 21, 2012
The Mississauga Temple Band has been making a lasting impression in Brazil.
Gray's ready for celebration
July 20, 2012
Russell and Marieka Gray have been putting the final touches to their forthcoming celebration event.
National Youth opens the doors
July 20, 2012
There is a great Open Day to enjoy with the National Youth Band of Great Britain — and its free!
Baker's test in Ireland
July 20, 2012
The Once and Future King will be used as one of the set works at the Irish Championships in Armagh later this year.
Shrewsbury taken for granted
July 20, 2012
Some tremendous fund raising has meant that Shrewsbury Brass has added over £5,000 to the coffers.
Sykes calls it a contesting day
July 19, 2012
The great Ray Sykes MBE has decided to call it a contesting day as a player after 60 years.
Bobo Awards for Neish and Childs
July 19, 2012
Solo recordings by David Childs and Les Neish claim prestigious Roger Bobo Awards at ITEC Conference.
First impressions count for Chapel
July 19, 2012
Chapel-en-le-Frith Town Band certainly made a first impression with their new uniforms in Buxton.
