Some people may not realize but for many the benefit that a small donation to a worthy cause brings can make the world of a difference in so many ways. None know this more than the Contesting Committee of the Colchester Band Contest, Directed by former BYBA Communications Chairman, Barry Vernon. Every year, Barry and […]
WALSALL – 15 FREE places BYBA north has initiated the next Federation sponsored leader training course accredited by the Open College Network. This introductory day will be on Saturday October 18th in Walsall. Any current or prospective leader over 16 years is welcome. Details are on the Federation’s web site – www.marchingbands.org.uk
On "Yorkshire Day", Thursday 1st August, everyone on tour became honorary Yorkshire Folk as BYBA surfed into Newquay. The "stage" for today’s performances was a sloping lawned area overlooking the iconic bay at Newquay, therefore other than the NSG Guard providing some movement, there was no marching in today’s performances. This did not however detract […]
After some free time and rehearsals, BYBA’s South Coast Tour was "on the road" and rolled into Teignmouth to perform at the Den, a grassy area on the sea front, adjacent to the River Teign estuary. At 4pm on Wednesday 30th July, Bob and June Girvan set about marking out an arena, whilst Paul and […]
After months of planning by BYBA President, Bob Girvan, at 2:30pm on Monday 28th July, Carly March struck up the band, and Warwick Girls led the parade into the arena at Dawlish Warren with Poynton Commodores and members from the Northern Star Group close behind. Large banners from Teignmouth District Council promoted today’s event and […]
What’s the worst thing about taking a year out? It’s taking a year out! What’s the best thing about taking a year out? If anything, the best thing about taking a year out is looking forward to the next season and getting back on the competition circuit. Doncaster Scouts will be back next year gracing […]
The Performance Portfolio of the British Youth Band Association is pleased to announce a further promotion at Academy Brass, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, on Saturday 19th July, 2008. No further promotions will be made in 2008. With immediate effect, the unit listed is promoted as follows:- Revolution Show Corps from Division 3 to Division 2.
Hertfordshire Showband is delighted to have qualified for the World Showband Championships that will be held in 2009 in conjunction with WMC. Hertfordshire Showband is the first of what they hope will be several UK bands to be awarded a place. Competition was high at the Qualifier Contest staged last weekend at the Schievelde Stadium […]
The Phoenix has risen from the ashes once more for the new beginning of the Phoenix Rising Marching Showband. Established in 1992, Phoenix has been one of the leading Showbands in Ireland and has gained an impressive reputation internationally in that time. 2008 is set to be the most progressive season yet for the organisation […]
Three Bands/Corps have confirmed their places so far for the 2008 tour. * Poynton Commodores * Warwik Girls * Northern Star
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