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Report & Results: 2014 National Finals: Second Section
An emotional link to one of the most memorable contesting days in modern banding history was reconnected in Cheltenham on Saturday, with the Marple Band claiming the Second Section National...
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Report & Results: 2014 National Finals: Third Section
A winning performance every bit as commanding as that of any by the great Gold Cup favourite Arkle here in Cheltenham, saw Ebbw Valley claim its second successive National title on Sunday afternoon....
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Report & Results: 2014 National Finals: First Section
It certainly wasn’t a fib to state that the most engaging contest of the Cheltenham weekend came in the First Section, as ‘The King’s Lie’ by Stan Nieuwenhuis saw a host of competitors deliver...
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2015 Regional works inspired by Ball to Wu Xing
With the sound of celebrations finally dying down from the Cheltenham weekend, bands from all over country will soon be forming their first opinions about the selection of set works chosen by the...
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Trevada to support Marshall workshop
Trevada Musical Instruments enjoyed a very productive time of it at Cheltenham, making sure that they helped a stable full of punters to back plenty of winners with amazing deals.New initiativeNow they...
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Rainford welcome new signings
The Rainford Band has announced a number of new signings, with John Breeze, Camerson Bowden Julie Backhouse and Paul Sibbert joining the ambitious North West Championship Section outfit.John comes in...
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Taylor returns to take Mount Charles Youth
The Mount Charles band has announced the appointment of Jeremy Taylor as the new Musical Director for their award winning youth band. Jeremy returns to the conducting helm following a 12 month break...
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Raf returns to Willebroek
One of Europe’s leading cornet stars will be making a welcome return to the playing ranks of his former band, with the news that Raf Van Looveren will once again play cornet with Belgian champions...
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The Tomra Band from Norway is in the final stages of an innovative collaboration with Norwegian rock band Wired and British composer Dave Collins.To open their banding year later this month, the band...
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Brisbane take Centre Stage in new look
Despite being on the other side of the world, Centre Stage Uniforms has just completed its first major Australian order, kitting out reigning Australian National champion Brisbane Excelsior.Top of the...
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Report & Results: 2014 Swiss Open
With just a couple of months to go before the Swiss National Championship takes place in Montreux, Brass Band Treize Etoiles added a tasty pinch of spice to the domestic contesting mix by re-claiming...
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Fairey to host BBE Funding Seminar
The reigning North West Area champion Fairey will host Brass Bands England, Liaison Officer Rachel Veitch-Straw in what will be the latest round of her popular funding information seminars The October...
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Yamaha lead way in technical training
37 professional delegates from across Europe have visited Yamaha’s Atelier Hamburg to take part in specialist training courses for brass and woodwind technicians.As part of the Yamaha Technicians’...
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No Case to Answer!
Lugging an unwieldy case can be bad for you (think of your back!) as well as being bad for your instrument. So when you need a replacement it is essential you get one that fits your instrument and is...
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Geneva expansion reaches Australasia
The growing worldwide success of Geneva Musical Instruments has been significantly enhanced with the news that the company has appointed GBA - Geneva Brass Australasia, as their Australasian importer...
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Have A Drink, Have A Drink, Have A Drink On Me!
No - not the old Lonnie Donnegan number but a great offer that proved ever so popular for County Instruments (Raw Brass) at the National Brass Band Championships in Cheltenham last weekend.RewardAs a...
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New Welsh baritone at Penicuik
Penicuik Silver Band has announced the signing of Hannah Morris on solo baritone as they prepare for their assault on the forthcoming Borders Entertainment Contest next month.Originally from Wales,...
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New trom slides in at Cornerstone
Cornerstone Brass has announced the appointment of Mick Sidebottom as their new principal trombone. Mick originally joined Cornerstone on second trombone from the Rockingham Band and now makes the move...
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Gardening leave for Duguid
Welwyn Garden City Band has announced that they have appointed Alan Duguid as their new Professional Conductor. Alan will work alongside MD Derek Glendinning to develop the band.The Royal Scottish...
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