Beatrix Drum & Bugle Corps from Hilversum topped the second Drum Corps Netherlands contest, yesterday in Apeldoorn. The corps scored 67.05 points – the highest score in this year’s DCN competition so far. Ten corps entered the DCN competition in Apeldoorn, including Göteborg Drum Corps from Sweden who had to travel nearly 2,000 kilometers to […]
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
Barry Janicula and John Allnutt will reinforce the staff of Beatrix’ Drum & Bugle Corps during the upcoming USA Tour. As mentioned earlier, Barry designed the drill for Beatrix’ this season. During the summer, he will be part of the visual staff. Barry has a lot of experience in show design. He wrote drill for […]
Trinity School Showband aim to be the first band from Great Britain to qualify for the WAMSB World Championships in 2009 to be held in Kerkrade. Trinity will travel to Monza in Italy 7th – 14th July 2008 to participate in the Monza International Championships along side bands such as Millennium DBC and Jubal DBC. […]
The Performance Portfolio of the British Youth Band Association is pleased to announce a further promotion at Colchester Band Contest, Essex, on Sunday 23rd June, 2008. With immediate effect, the unit listed is promoted as follows:- Warwick Girls from Division 3 to Division 2.
In less than two months, Drum Corps Europe has sold almost 1,000 tickets for the 2008 edition of the DCE European Championships, which will take place on 27th September. Section B of the stand is nearly sold out. The DCE European Championships will be held in Kerkrade this year, close to the Belgian/German border, in […]
Trinity School Showband celebrates their 10th Year in 2008. To celebrate a decade of TSSB they will be re-branding with a new logo, website, image and uniform. Performance Director Jason Wallace comments “It is a very exciting time for us as we move the band forward with new ideas and a new image. Watch this […]
The Performance Portfolio and Finals Working Party are pleased to announce that the climax of our 2008 summer season will be on Sunday 5th October, 2008, at Butts Park Arena, Coventry. This prestige event will deliver some fantastic performances from the UK’s finest marching bands and drum corps’. Make a date in your diary now!
Performance Portfolio of the British Youth Band Association is pleased to announce three promotions following a great start to the 2008 season at Severn Vale Marching Band Championships, Upton, Worcestershire, on Saturday 7th June, 2008. With immediate effect, the units listed are promoted as follows:- Downsmen Corps from Junior Division to Division 3.
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