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2025 RNCM International Brass Band Festival: Interview with Philip Harper
Ahead of their appearance in Manchester on the weekend, we talk to the Cory MD about their programme of exciting contrasts.
January 20, 2025
Masson takes baton at Black Country Brass
Iain Masson has been appointed as the new MD and Artistic Director at Black Country Brass
January 20, 2025
Smith & Grezzy Big Chat podcast: Latest episodes
Two new episodes see Sandy and Simon talk to Samantha Harrison about her work with Elland Silver Band organisation and with Garry Cutt in paying tribute to the late, great Elgar Howarth.
January 20, 2025
Flowers stars to lead GBBA Workshop Day
Players from the National Champion will lead a day of inspirational playing for Third and Fourth Section players.
January 20, 2025
Elgar Howarth funeral details
The funeral of Elgar Howarth will take place in London in February.
January 18, 2025
2025 RNCM International Brass Band Festival: Interview with Ian Porthouse
Ahead of their appearance at the forthcoming RNCM International Brass Band Festival, we catch up with Tredegar's MD to talk about their featured programme of music.
January 18, 2025
Superbrass Saturday: Gull Dances (Terry Johns)
A great series of dances inspired by Scottish gulls in flight, looking for food and soaring above the Scottish cliffs to add to any concert programme.
January 18, 2025
BBE boosts member services with project evaluation support
A new initiative from Brass Bands England will help bands with their ongoing fund raising projects.
January 18, 2025
Italian school inspires new Romans
The Italian Brass Band based in Rome has started the new year by inspiring a new set of players.
January 18, 2025
BrookWright Music: Nessun Dorma (Puccini arr. Ian Jones)
Perhaps the most famous tenor aria in the operatic world is now available to be played on trombone.
January 18, 2025
Passion and hard work to drive SBBA forward in 2025
SBBA President reveals the priorities that will drive the organisation foreword in 2025 and beyond, despite challenging times.
January 18, 2025
Down the pit at National Youth Music Theatre
If you are a brass or percussion player aged 10-23 then you can apply to gain a wonderful musical opportunity.
January 18, 2025
New quintet adds to Dobcross strength
Five new signings add to the sense of musical optimism at Dobcross Silver Band ahead of Area challenge.
January 18, 2025
Ruck takes helm at Sandhurst
Former Llwydcoed conductor Joshua Ruck becomes the new MD at Sandhurst Silver.
January 18, 2025
Wainwright takes residency in Five Lakes
Andrew Wainwright has joined Paul Lovatt-Cooper as a Composer in Residence at Five Lakes Silver Band
January 18, 2025
New MD comes to aid of St John's (Mossley)
Ben Hill-Wilson is the new MD at St John's (Mossley).
January 18, 2025
Ticket demand increases capacity for RNCM concerts
High demand for tickets has seen the RNCM open its concert hall balcony for concerts at the forthcoming International Brass Band Festival.
January 17, 2025
Realism provides catalyst of hope for future for Llwydcoed
Despite having to withdraw from contesting for the foreseeable future, Llwydcoed Band is determined to build on new foundations to serve their community.
January 17, 2025
AoBBA launch Development Programme
A rebranded Development Programme brings added benefits to potential new adjudicator recruits.
January 17, 2025
Gregson recording prelude to RNCM festival tribute
Soloists Ross Knight, Rachel Roberts and Jennifer Galloway have been recording major concerto works of Edward Gregson with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra under Ben Gernon.
January 17, 2025
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Parliamentary recognition for Spennymoor
The community work undertaken by the Spennymoor Band organisation has gained plaudits in the House of Commons.
January 17, 2025
2025 RNCM International Brass Band Festival: Interview with Michael Fowles
We speak to the Foden's MD about the works that the Sandbach Band will feature in their forthcoming RNCM International Brass Band Festival appearance.
January 16, 2025
BrookWright Music: Second Quartet — A Hint of Bach (Kenneth Downie)
Bring a little inventive Bach to your concert programmes with this new quartet work by Kenneth Downie.
January 16, 2025
New trophy to be presented at Midlands Area Championships
A new trophy in memory of player Nicola Hand will be presented to the Best Instrumentalist in the Fourth Section at this year's Midlands Regional Championships.
January 16, 2025
Sparke of extra interest on the BBC
Brass band music and composers are getting more air time on BBC Radio 3.
January 16, 2025
