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Olympic light for Loughor
One of Welsh banding's lesser lights has shone brightly for the Olympics. One of Welsh bandings lesser known lights certainly placed themselves right at the heart of the Principality’s recent Olympic...
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100th anniversary celebration for Bugle contest
One of the great open air brass band contests in the world is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. The streets of the Cornish village of Bugle will once again be crowded with spectators to...
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Bollington set for 40th anniversary
The Bollington Band is getting ready to celebrate its 40th anniversary. The Bollington Band will be celebrating its 40th anniversary by holding a reunion party on Saturday 16th June. Former players The...
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Comber sets up scholarship scheme
The Comber Silver Band has set up an innovative scholarship scheme to attract new talent. Comber Silver Band has announced the introduction of a scholarship scheme to help develop the talent of local...
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Jet set PLC enjoys bands of May
Paul Lovatt-Cooper has been in demand all over the banding world in May. The month of May saw a busy Paul Lovatt-Cooper jetting off round the world to enjoy new premieres, solo appearances and guest...
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Bandstand deadline extended
The deadline for the Bandstand Marathon has been extended.The deadline for applications to participate in the 2012 Bandstand Marathon has been extended to June 22nd. Events Superact! and Making Music...
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Radio: Sunday Bandstand
Chris Helme has plenty of great music to listen to this week. Sunday Bandstand: Broadcast on Phoenix FM 96.7 community radio in the Halifax area of West Yorkshire. This programme is also available via...
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Strong line up for West Lothian Challenge
Six top Scottish bands set to battle it out for the West Lothian Entertainment title this weekend. The West Lothian Festival of Brass Contest takes place this weekend at the Howden Park Centre in...
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New trio at B&D
Blackburn & Darwen announce trio of new signings.The Blackburn & Darwen Band has announced a trio of new signings. Katie Littler joins on first horn, bringing a wealth of experience after many...
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Pershore getting ready for exciting Festival
The wonderful Pershore Festival of Brass is starting to out the finishing touches to its preparation. Preparations are well under way to ensure that this year’s Pershore Midsummer Brass Festival builds...
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Johnstone hit by scrap criminals
The Johnstone Band has been targeted by scrap metal criminals. The Johnstone Band is the latest band to suffer from scrap metal criminality. Stolen The Scottish band’s rehearsal room was broken into...
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Boobs & Brass raise the Whit Friday cash
The great girls of Boobs & Brass keep the cash coming in for Breast Cancer with the help of a salty old sailor...The girls from Boobs & Brass enjoyed a wonderful time of it at the recent Whit...
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Radio: Sounds of Brass
More great music from Philip Hunt. SOUNDS OF BRASS: BROADCAST ON BBC RADIO BRISTOL, CORNWALL, DEVON, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GUERNSEY, JERSEY, SOMERSET SOUND, SWINDON & WILTSHIRE EVERY SUNDAY EVENING @ 5...
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Woodhouse take pride in leading march
The Woodhouse Prize Band leads show of Sheffield diversity.Woodhouse Prize Band recently led Sheffield’s first ever Gay Pride March through the city. Cheers Saturday morning shoppers cheered and waved...
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Brass the Baton finale
2,012 brass band musicians required for Brass the Baton finale in Durham.With just over eight weeks to go to the start of the Olympic Games, the British Federation of Brass Bands has announced plans...
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Dobcross add Webb presence
Dobcross Silver Band has added the experience of Les Webb to their conducting team.Dobcross Silver has announced that Les Webb is to become their new Associate Conductor. Decision With MD Kenny Pain’s...
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Radio: Time for Brass
More great music from Ian Cottier in the Isle of Man.Time for Brass 11th June: 1. Heroic Fanfare Murtha arr. Shoopman Brass Band of Central Florida (Chad Shoopman) 2. Ravenswood William Rimmer Brass...
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Report & Results: 2012 Ripon Festival of Brass
Entertainment success for Ripon City as they take home town Festival title. There was plenty of great brass band entertainment on offer at the recent Ripon Festival Contest, which was held amid the...
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Report & Results: 2012 West Lothian Entertainment Contest
Faster, Higher, Stronger, Co-operative Funeralcare retains West Lothian title under PLC baton.Co-operative Funeralcare reinforced its position as Scotland’s premier contesting ensemble by retaining the...
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Rainford welcome Marsh
Russell Marsh is the latest Rainford recruit. Following the recent departure of Rachel Allen to Blackburn & Darwen Band, Rainford has announced the arrival of former Leyland principal trombone...
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