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 […]
Beatrix Drum & Bugle Corps from Hilversum – The Netherlands has won the Drum Corps International Open Class contest in Hamilton – Canada. The corps scores 79.100 points. Beatrix is doing really well in the DCI competition. At their first contest, Saturday in Buffalo – New York, the became second. The corps improved their score […]
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.
DCE, DCUK and DCN are pleased to announce that the 2009 contest season will see the introduction of a one year trial allowing the amplification of acoustic percussive membrane and acoustic percussive keyboard instruments. During discussions on a number of potential rule changes based on the proposals submitted by certified partners (DCN and DCUK) via […]
Charismatic London Mayor Boris Johnson has supported the UK activity by helping to launch National Marching Youth Music Month. Arranged by the British Federation of Youth Marching Band Organisations to raise the profile of the activity, Mr Johnson was joined by members of three bands for the recent City Hall photo call. Romford Drum and […]
July 5th and 6th saw a busy weekend of local promotion for the corps as the Black Knights brought their brand of entertainment to The Northfleet Carnival and Gravesham Councils Big Day Out Plus event. The corps were fortunate enough to secure a float for the carnival meaning that they did not need to march […]
After several years it was finally time for the Beatrix’ Drum & Bugle Corps Colorguard to change their uniform. Last Saturday was the first performance in the new outfits for audience. Beatrix’ uniforms are designed to last a number of seasons. In 2004 the well known red guard uniforms were designed, and have been in […]
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