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Hickam

Hickman claims Antipodean solo double

April 12, 2023
Kevin Hickman joins a rare club of Champion of Champion title winners in both Australia and New Zealand.


Woolston Brass

Celebrating 130 years of Woolston Brass

May 05, 2021
The most famous and most successful band in New Zealand in celebrating its 130th anniversary this year.


Woolston

Woolston offers live musical opportunities

September 18, 2020
New Zealand's Woolston Brass is offering the hope of live musical opportunities over the next few months.


Woolston

Woolston looks to build on bright future

September 02, 2018
Woolston Brass continues to build for the future with playing talent and bricks and mortar...


Woolston Brass

Woolston Brass to celebrate 125th anniversary in style

August 26, 2016
One of New Zealand's most famous brass bands will be celebrating 125 years of history with a fantastic mix of music, food and drink.


Champions

Report & Results: 2016 New Zealand Champion of Champions Solo Competition

July 14, 2016
4BR Editor Iwan Fox reports from the Blue Riband solo event of the New Zealand Championships in Napier and talks to Rachel Thomas — the newly crowned 2016 Champion of Champions.


Phillip Johnston

Report & Results: 2016 New Zealand Invitation Slow Melody

July 14, 2016
Virtuoso tuba player Phillip Johnston claims the first major solo title of the New Zealand Championships in Napier.


Woolston

Woolston aim for 125th boost

May 24, 2016
One of New Zealand's foremost bands hope to boost their funds as they look to celebrate their 125th anniversary with a new CD.


Kyle Lawson

Lawson latest signing for Geneva

January 21, 2015
One of New Zealand's finest young cornet talents becomes the latest signing to the Geneva brand.


Tyme Marsters

Marsters takes over Woolston reigns

December 04, 2014
The respected Tyme Marsters takes over the Music Director role at one of New Zealand's premier bands, Woolston Brass.


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Report & Results: 2012 New Zealand Band of the Year Contest

July 09, 2012
Woolston makes its a National double by claiming the Band of the Year Entertainment title in Timaru.


Woolston Brass, 2012 New Zealand Champions

Report & Results: 2012 New Zealand Championships

July 07, 2012
Full results from Timaru as Woolston Brass retains its grip on the New Zealand National title for a fourth consecutive year.


Woolston Brass

Woolston bash

July 21, 2008
An opportunity to get dressed up in your finest attire and have a great night out...




Presto CDs

Presto Music Collection: Six more to add to your playlist

January 1 • New and old CDs from David Childs and John Wilson to Black Dyke and Williams Fairey.


Richard Marshall

Marshall makes Riverside connection with baton

January 1 • Richard Marshall becomes part of the conducting team spearheading NASUWT Riverside in 2026.


RWCMD

New Year financial boost for RWCM&D

January 1 • The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama gains nearly two million pounds in funding to help provide its core delivery of performance based music and drama.


Presidential role for Dame Errollyn Wallen CBE

January 1 • The critically acclaimed composer has become the new President of The Royal Society of Musicians.


Newstead Brass - Brett Baker

Saturday 17 January • St Wilfrid's Church, . Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8LA


The Hepworth Band - New Year Concert

Sunday 25 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 21 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Tintwistle Band

January 1 • We have a vacancy for an Eb bass player to complete our bass section.. We are looking forward to competing in the 2nd section Midlands area contest in March 2026.. We rehearse Monday&Thursday 8-10pm in our own bandroom under the baton of our MD Jim Henson.


Croy Silver Band

January 1 • Croy Silver Band currently has contest vacancies on Cornet and Percussion, but is always happy to accommodate enthusiastic new players in any section of the band.


Welwyn Garden City Band

December 30 • We are a friendly & sociable Second Section Band with an eye on the 2026 Areas. We have vacancies for a FRONT ROW CORNET player and PERCUSSIONISTS.. Our MD is Will Douglas and we rehearse in Welwyn Garden City on Sunday evenings from 7.00-9.00pm.


Duncan Wilson

Bmus(hons), LGSMD
Conductor, Adjudicator (member AoBBA)


               

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