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Major rule changes for National Championships of Great Britain
New borrowed players rules and qualification numbers for Cheltenham and London come into force from 1st January.
November 29, 2024
Black Dyke's Bliss nominated in Presto Classical Music Awards
The critically acclaimed Chandos recording is nominated as one of the 100 Classical Music Recordings of the Year.
November 28, 2024
New youth band launched by the cooperation band
The Scottish champion will launch its brand new youth band this weekend in Scotland — and it has open doors to young players.
November 28, 2024
Belgian bands prepare for National challenges
16 will take part in the 44th Belgian National Championships this weekend.
November 28, 2024
Whitburn to return to Keli stage
Whitburn Band will be part of a welcome return of Martin Green's explosive stage production of 'Keli'.
November 28, 2024
Peripatetic battle continues in Scotland
Accusations of betrayal ramp up rhetoric in hope that Scottish Government will intervene to protect music services.
November 28, 2024
Judges announced for 2025 Scottish Championships
The judges who will pick the all important Cheltenham and Albert Hall qualifiers in Perth have been announced.
November 28, 2024
New prize winning works to be premiered by Elland
A trio of exciting new works have won the recent Elland Silver Band Composer Competition.
November 28, 2024
Big Band Composers set for world premieres
A new composer initiative sees six young composers produce cracking new works for school Big Bands
November 28, 2024
Death of Davie Bennison
The death has been reported of one of Scottish banding's most popular figures.
November 28, 2024
Can you composer a new castell march to win Eisteddfod prize?
If you can compose a classic Welsh march then you could win £500.
November 28, 2024
Hammonds to add to Christmas Day joy
Hammonds Band will on television screens on Christmas Day as they provide the musical accompaniment to the morning Eucharist Service.
November 28, 2024
TATA says hello to new MD
Tredegar tuba player Ceri Parry Morgan is the new MD at Tata Brass Band.
November 28, 2024
Gernon steps down from MD role
St John's Band (Mossley) is looking for a new MD as Martin Gernon steps down after successful tenure with the baton.
November 28, 2024
MBE presentation for Langholm stalwart
It is now David Calvert MBE after Langholm stalwart is presented with well deserved honour.
November 28, 2024
Holling return to Strata
The experienced David Holling will return to Strata Brass to spearhead their Area challenge
November 28, 2024
Report & Results: 2024 GBBA Own Choice & March Contest
Lydbrook braves the elements to claim the honours in Gloucestershire on a day of fine music making.
November 27, 2024
Report & Results: 2024 SEWBBA Autumn Festival
Parc & Dare takes the entertainment honours in Tonyrefail, with section awards to Tylorstown, Markham & District, Briton Ferry, Severn Tunnel and brace of super youth ensembles.
November 26, 2024
Report & Results: 2024 US Open Championships
Five Lakes Silver Band claims US Open hat-trick on a memorable day for the Ward family.
November 26, 2024
Results: 2024 Scottish Youth Championships
There was plenty of great youthful musical talent on show in Perth — from percussionists to all levels of brass ensembles and bands.
November 25, 2024
Report & Results: 2024 Leicestershire BBA Contest
Ratby Co-operative lead the way in Loughborough with section wins for Thundersley, South Yorkshire Police, Thrapston Town and Syston.
November 25, 2024
Report & Results: 2024 Swiss National Championships
Valaisia returns to the top of the podium in Lucerne as Swiss banding showcases its extensive levels of excellence and expectations.
November 24, 2024
Report & Result: 2024 Scottish Open supported by Besson
Milnrow play like angels to repel demon rivals to claim Scottish Open title in Perth.
November 23, 2024
Superbrass Saturday: Good King Wenceslas (trad. arr. Jock McKenzie)
One of the most famous festive tunes of all is ready and waiting to be performed in a fantastic series of arrangements.
November 21, 2024
Rule changes to Youth Championships
Brass Bands England announces rule changes to help competing bands at their National Youth Championship events in 2025 and 2026.
November 21, 2024
