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USA, when Herbie Flowers is from Isleworth?

Give you a £1 a piece seeing as you need rid mate lol

fwiw, at least 2 of us had 'genuine sources' too.... Anyhoo, there are 4 other sections involved in the areas - has anyone heard from any...

Ah yes but that was mere speculation, this is a genuine source :p especially given they didn't choose it until the other weekend. They also decided...

Brian, it might go in, but it might not come out, or will wobble around and will probably sound..... well....... at best, rough?

It certainly looks like it! Love the piece, but I'm not sure whether to be excited or terrified, lol

reputable, but slow..... ;)

I seem to remember this was the approach used to select the lineup for at least a couple of years. I think it changed again when they turned it into...

It'll be carnage if that turns out to be true. Rock hard for 4th section. Top piece, mind you.

A reputable source has told me over the weekend its going to be St. Magnus for the top section.

*sucking eggs now* :)

I have compered on a regular basis, almost always when conducting the programme as well. Yes it isn't easy, and yes it's often a thankless task. But...

The banding press rave each year about the European because it genuinely is THE best contest both to play in and attend. Or use a different...

If any year was going to save this contest, it's this year. The 2014 European is in Perth, which means no flights needed, travel up on the Friday...

There are five fittings: 1. Large European - very similar to a trumpet mouthpiece receiver (mainly found on rotary valve flugels). 2. Large Morse...

I've heard rumours of Gilbert Vinter’s ‘Vizcaya’ for the 4th Section. I half discounted them as it was used relatively recently in the third section,...

Really? I don't know if you've ever compered, but when I do my mind is a whirr of all the things I need to say / should have said / might need to say...

Good point that raises 2 seperate issues. Attending a contest doesnt have to be, but often IS very expensive. Not just to the band, but to the...

The Queen. She's a massive supporter of bands. That's why we play her song at every contest. Not very democratic, though.

Hold it at Pontins. Job done.

If any year was going to save this contest, it's this year. The 2014 European is in Perth, which means no flights needed, travel up on the Friday...

Good luck to Reggie and the team - big shoes indeed to fill.

I believe Kapitol supposedly have a few quid and also have experience running contests that appeal to the big bands...