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No money yet at YBS

February 07, 2005
YBS announce that they are still in the searching process for a new sponsor.


Tullis grab some bones.

February 07, 2005
Tullis Russell Miles capture a couple of new bonemen in time for the Regionals.


Brighton set for Irish Jig

February 07, 2005
Brighton Brass Band will be setting the pace at this years St. Patrick's Day Parade in London.


Ireland add to the ranks

February 07, 2005
Ireland Coliery Chesterfield have been busy in the signing on stakes.


Police round up more locals

February 07, 2005
The South Yorkshire Plice Band have rounded up a few new players for their forthcoming contest season.


John Clarke

Results: Brass at the Guild

February 06, 2005
Alliance Brass and John Clarke take the honours. John James was there to witness almost everything that went on. Here is his report.


Nigel Taken

Results: Yeovil Entertainment Contest

February 05, 2005
Aveley & Newham with Nigel Taken take the annual entertainment top prize in Yeovil.


Pontins

Interesting works for Pontins

February 04, 2005
An eclectic selection of test pieces has been announced for the 2005 Pontins Championships. In fact everything from 1928 — 1998 to keep everyone happy.


Pontins

2005 Pontins

February 04, 2005
Some pretty important announcements for the bands have been made for 2005.


2005 BFBB Survey

February 03, 2005
The results of the 2005 British Federation of Brass Bands Survey have been released. 173 bands in England returned their forms and this is what they said.


Woodfalls celebrate 10 years of SWT

February 03, 2005
Let the train take the strain as Jimmy Saville used to say as Woodfalls enjoy 10 years of partnership with SWT.


New faces at Carlton Brass

February 03, 2005
Butlins Champions add new players to theranks ahead of the Regionals.


Thanks and Best Wishes

February 03, 2005
Nice to see a band taking the time to thank former players, as Sellers say goodbye to two players.


Derek Renshaw

Renshaw heads for Chapeltown

February 03, 2005
Frmer Stocksbridge MD returns back to the contesting fold with the Chapeltown Band from Sheffield.


Phillip McCann

McCann Fielding new Sellers

February 03, 2005
Phillip McCann will be welcoming some new faces in time for the forthcoming Yorkshire Regional Championships in Bradford, including Nigel Fielding from Grimethorpe.


New leadership at Columbus

February 03, 2005
A new duo will be taking the helm at Brass Band of Columbus in the next week or so as Tim Jameson and Tony Zilincik take over the conducting roles.


Results: Gwent Youth Festival

February 03, 2005
The full results of the recent Greater Gwent Youth Brass Band Festival held on the 29th January.


Wales to return to the four?

February 02, 2005
Could Wales be on the verge of a new formula for picking its European candidate and having a new grading system as well.


Ibstock win appeal

February 02, 2005
A delighted Ibstock Brick Brass Band has won its appeal to stay in the Midlands First Section — but will it end there?


Jonathan Corry

Corry set for Ulster Concerto

February 02, 2005
The talented conductor and musician Jonathan Corry is set to perform the Hayden Trumpet Concerto with the Ulster Orchestra.


Derwent set to sound Sharpe

February 02, 2005
Derwent Brass welcome Andrew Sharpe to their ranks for the forthcoming Regional Championships.


Thomas set to star on OZ trip

February 02, 2005
British Solo Champion set for concert debut ahead of Ern Keller attempt.


Dr Roy Newsome

Newsome returns with the baton

February 02, 2005
He may have retired from the box, but Dr Roy returns once more to the rostrum at the Regionals.


Stonesfield sign Samuel

February 02, 2005
Neil Samuel joins Stonesfield Silver for Regional qualifiers.


Darrol Barry

Darrol Barry wins top web award

February 01, 2005
The composer Darrol Barry is the winner of the signature tune composition for themouthpiece.com




Presto CDs

Presto Music Collection: Six more to add to your playlist

January 1 • New and old CDs from David Childs and John Wilson to Black Dyke and Williams Fairey.


Richard Marshall

Marshall makes Riverside connection with baton

January 1 • Richard Marshall becomes part of the conducting team spearheading NASUWT Riverside in 2026.


RWCMD

New Year financial boost for RWCM&D

January 1 • The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama gains nearly two million pounds in funding to help provide its core delivery of performance based music and drama.


Presidential role for Dame Errollyn Wallen CBE

January 1 • The critically acclaimed composer has become the new President of The Royal Society of Musicians.


Newstead Brass - Brett Baker

Saturday 17 January • St Wilfrid's Church, . Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8LA


The Hepworth Band - New Year Concert

Sunday 25 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 21 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Tintwistle Band

January 1 • We have a vacancy for an Eb bass player to complete our bass section.. We are looking forward to competing in the 2nd section Midlands area contest in March 2026.. We rehearse Monday&Thursday 8-10pm in our own bandroom under the baton of our MD Jim Henson.


Croy Silver Band

January 1 • Croy Silver Band currently has contest vacancies on Cornet and Percussion, but is always happy to accommodate enthusiastic new players in any section of the band.


Welwyn Garden City Band

December 30 • We are a friendly & sociable Second Section Band with an eye on the 2026 Areas. We have vacancies for a FRONT ROW CORNET player and PERCUSSIONISTS.. Our MD is Will Douglas and we rehearse in Welwyn Garden City on Sunday evenings from 7.00-9.00pm.


Duncan Wilson

Bmus(hons), LGSMD
Conductor, Adjudicator (member AoBBA)


               

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