News / 2012
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Dutch ready for Nationals
November 29, 2012
The 2012 Dutch National Championships takes place at the Martini Plaza in Groningen this weekend.
Joint test piece workshop at ABBA AGM
November 29, 2012
A joint ABBA/NABBC workshop on three Area test pieces is set to take place in early January in Brighouse.
Luddington to leave Brass Bands England
November 29, 2012
Liaison Officer Terry Luddington to leave BBE at end of two year contract for new Chief Executive post.
Utrecht presents EBBA with 2018 bid details
November 28, 2012
The city of Utrecht in The Netherlands hopes to secure the hosting of the 2018 European Brass Band Championships.
Platinum and Gold for Abraham Darby
November 28, 2012
The Abraham Darby Academy returned home from Cheltenham with plenty of Platinum and Gold to their musical names.
Death of Pat Etherton
November 28, 2012
The death has been announced of one of the great characters of Gloucestershire banding, Pat Etherton — the left handed bass trombonist from Chalford.
Death of Eric Elliott
November 28, 2012
The death has been announced of Eric Elliott, the highly respected President of the Staffordshire Band.
Weston set for 2013
November 28, 2012
The Weston Super Mare contest is already gearing itself up for 2013 — with the Germans possibly coming as well.
New Zealand youth selected for 2013
November 28, 2012
The 34 lucky players to be part of the 2013 National Youth Band of New Zealand under MD Peter Adams have been selected.
Foden's get in tune with BBC
November 28, 2012
Double champions to be featured on Radio 3 this Friday on the 'In Tune' arts programme.
Students to benefit from Flowers partnership
November 28, 2012
The Butlins champion to team up with the University of Gloucestershire for innovative partnership working.
Fontana helps puts icing on Morrison birthday cake
November 27, 2012
The great Lito Fontana has been helping James Morrison with his special birthday celebration in Austria.
King sized thrills in New Zealand
November 27, 2012
Professor David King has been on thrilling form in New Zealand as part of an innovative bursary programme.
Tongwynlais opt for Sykes
November 27, 2012
Steve Sykes and Tongwynlais team up on a permanent basis following historic London result.
Grimethorpe set for second youth outing
November 27, 2012
The second Grimethorpe Youth Band day takes place this weekend — and the numbers just keep getting bigger and bigger!
Report & Results: 2012 Belgian National Championship
November 27, 2012
Brass Band Buizingen books their place in Oslo as they regain National title in Leuven.
Report & Results: 2012 Leicestershire BBA Open
November 27, 2012
Not even the terrible weather could deter the bands at Loughborough on the weekend as Ashton topped the Open result tables.
Report & Results: 2012 SEWBBA Blaenavon
November 26, 2012
Burry Port, City of Cardiff, Goodwick, Ammanford and Ebbw Valley claim Welsh League titles in an exciting day of contesting in the World Heritage town of Blaenavon.
Report & Results: 2012 Swiss National Championship
November 26, 2012
Brass Band Fribourg secures European qualification for Oslo by the narrowest of margins in Montreux.
Report & Results: 2012 Scottish Youth Championship
November 26, 2012
There was a brilliant display of future Scottish brass band talent in Perth on the weekend.
Jenkins presented with Welsh Conductor of the Year award
November 26, 2012
Matthew Jenkins of the Goodwick Band has become the 2012 Welsh Conductor of the Year.
South West BBA lead for Sykes
November 26, 2012
The South West BBA Education & Training Programme for 2013 kicks off with a big Sykes input next February.
Grimethorpe claim Yorkshire Award
November 26, 2012
Grimethorpe Colliery Band has claimed a prestigious Yorkshire Award.
Radio: Sunday Bandstand
November 26, 2012
More great music from the Yorkshire heartlands beamed all over the banding world.
