News / 2024
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Cardiff offers warm welcome for UniBrass Championships
December 02, 2024
Cardiff University will offer two halls, great facilities and a warm pub welcome to students players and performers in February.
Hillary appointment brings anniversary excitement for Poynton
December 02, 2024
Acclaimed video game conductor Tom Hillary brings excitement to 200th celebrations for VBS (Poynton).
Result: 2024 Belgium National Championships
December 02, 2024
Brass Band Willebroek retains their Belgian title to book their berth in Stavanger, as section awards go to Brassband Bacchus, Brassband Panta Rhei, Brassband Zuid-Limburg and Academic Brass Band in Heist-op-den-Berg.
Major rule changes for National Championships of Great Britain
November 29, 2024
New borrowed players rules and qualification numbers for Cheltenham and London come into force from 1st January.
Black Dyke's Bliss nominated in Presto Classical Music Awards
November 28, 2024
The critically acclaimed Chandos recording is nominated as one of the 100 Classical Music Recordings of the Year.
New youth band launched by the cooperation band
November 28, 2024
The Scottish champion will launch its brand new youth band this weekend in Scotland — and it has open doors to young players.
Belgian bands prepare for National challenges
November 28, 2024
16 will take part in the 44th Belgian National Championships this weekend.
Whitburn to return to Keli stage
November 28, 2024
Whitburn Band will be part of a welcome return of Martin Green's explosive stage production of 'Keli'.
Peripatetic battle continues in Scotland
November 28, 2024
Accusations of betrayal ramp up rhetoric in hope that Scottish Government will intervene to protect music services.
Judges announced for 2025 Scottish Championships
November 28, 2024
The judges who will pick the all important Cheltenham and Albert Hall qualifiers in Perth have been announced.
New prize winning works to be premiered by Elland
November 28, 2024
A trio of exciting new works have won the recent Elland Silver Band Composer Competition.
Big Band Composers set for world premieres
November 28, 2024
A new composer initiative sees six young composers produce cracking new works for school Big Bands
Death of Davie Bennison
November 28, 2024
The death has been reported of one of Scottish banding's most popular figures.
Can you composer a new castell march to win Eisteddfod prize?
November 28, 2024
If you can compose a classic Welsh march then you could win £500.
Hammonds to add to Christmas Day joy
November 28, 2024
Hammonds Band will on television screens on Christmas Day as they provide the musical accompaniment to the morning Eucharist Service.
TATA says hello to new MD
November 28, 2024
Tredegar tuba player Ceri Parry Morgan is the new MD at Tata Brass Band.
Gernon steps down from MD role
November 28, 2024
St John's Band (Mossley) is looking for a new MD as Martin Gernon steps down after successful tenure with the baton.
MBE presentation for Langholm stalwart
November 28, 2024
It is now David Calvert MBE after Langholm stalwart is presented with well deserved honour.
Holling return to Strata
November 28, 2024
The experienced David Holling will return to Strata Brass to spearhead their Area challenge
Report & Results: 2024 GBBA Own Choice & March Contest
November 27, 2024
Lydbrook braves the elements to claim the honours in Gloucestershire on a day of fine music making.
Report & Results: 2024 SEWBBA Autumn Festival
November 26, 2024
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.
Report & Results: 2024 US Open Championships
November 26, 2024
Five Lakes Silver Band claims US Open hat-trick on a memorable day for the Ward family.
Results: 2024 Scottish Youth Championships
November 25, 2024
There was plenty of great youthful musical talent on show in Perth — from percussionists to all levels of brass ensembles and bands.
Report & Results: 2024 Leicestershire BBA Contest
November 25, 2024
Ratby Co-operative lead the way in Loughborough with section wins for Thundersley, South Yorkshire Police, Thrapston Town and Syston.
Report & Results: 2024 Swiss National Championships
November 24, 2024
Valaisia returns to the top of the podium in Lucerne as Swiss banding showcases its extensive levels of excellence and expectations.
