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Butlins

2008 Butlins Mineworkers

December 21, 2007
Organisers release the line up of bands who will be taking part at Skegness in just a few weeks time now!


Federation of Australasian Brass Bands

FABB gains momentum

December 20, 2007
The inaugral Australasian Open, an initiative of the Federation of Australasian Brass bands, is gaining strength as bands confirm their intention to attend.


BBANZ

2008 NZ National Youth Band Announced

December 20, 2007
The Brass Bands Association of New Zealand has announced the 2008 National Youth Band of New Zealand.


St Kilda

All Go for The Saints

December 20, 2007
St Kilda Brass has 4 reps in the National Youth Band, and plans are well underway to get the band to the Gold Coast in October for the Australasian Open.


4BR

Christmas Countdown — 5 days to go

December 20, 2007
We all complain about the draw – don’t we now? So how many bands won off the number 1 draw in 2007?


Moore & White through to BBC Brass Final

December 20, 2007
Two of the brightest young talents are through to the Brass Final of the BBC Young Musician of the Year competition.


NABBC

Places left for Conductor of the Year

December 20, 2007
There are still a few places left up for grabs for the 2008 NABBC Conductor of the Year Competition.


4BR

Christmas Countdown – 6 days to go

December 19, 2007
Just how much could a band with the will to win, at least 18 free weekends and players who won't mind having losing their social life, friends and family, pick upn if they entered just about every contest they could in a year?


Advert: Photo Competition – Your chance to win £200!

December 19, 2007
Rayburn Tours have announced the launch of their 2008 Brass Bands Photo Competition.


Minshall

Minshall set for semi final

December 19, 2007
Bass trombone player Simon Minshall will be trying to ge through to the BBC Young Musician of the Year Final tonight in Cardiff.


Judges announced for Brass at Guild

December 19, 2007
The judges have been announced for next year's Brass at the Guild Hall Contest.


Gresley

New bone at Gresley

December 19, 2007
Gresley Colliery Band will enjoy a new trombone for Christmas.


Russell Gray

Professor Gray

December 18, 2007
Russell Gray has been invited to accept the position of Adjunct Professor at the Griffith University Queensland Conservatorium, Brisbane.


The Trusts Waitakere Brass

168 years of service

December 18, 2007
A number of members of ‘The Trusts’ Waitakere Brass were awarded long service awards at the band’s annual awards dinner in November.


4BR

Christmas Countdown — 7 days to go

December 18, 2007
How has the brass band media responded to some of the greatest world changing events of the last 45 years? How do you think...


Buffet

Top level appointments at Buffet Crampon

December 18, 2007
Buffet Crampon announce two high level appointments as they seek to continue growth.


Broadstock

Salford withdraw from Australian programme

December 18, 2007
The University of Salford has withdrawn from the proposed first ever joint Master of Music (Performance) programme.


Leyland

White Christmas at Leyland

December 18, 2007
Leyland's Matthew White heads for the BBC Young Musician semi-finals as the band welcome a new soprano and horn duo to the ranks.


Blackburn

Christmas prezzies for Blackburn

December 18, 2007
Two early Christmas gifts have been found in the Blackburn & Darwen bandroom.


Blaenavon go back in time for TV Special

December 18, 2007
Blaenavon Town Band go back in time to 1927 to perform in a Christmas 'Coal House' Special on the BBC.


Stanhope

Stanhope set for Methodist revival

December 18, 2007
The Stanhope Band are getting ready to help celebrate the 300th anniversay of the birth of Thomas Wesley, co-founder of the Methodist movement.


Death of Paul Wood

December 18, 2007
The death of Paul Wood has been announced at the age of 50.


Tuba Christmas returns to London

December 18, 2007
Patrick Harrild and friends give the Christmas shoppers something to enjoy in London.


Stannington

Stannington's Dolphin trip

December 18, 2007
The Stannington Band recently teamed up with the pop group Boy on a Dolphin to wow the crowds in Sheffield.


4BR

Christmas Countdown — 8 days to go

December 17, 2007
The brass band version of the eternal lightbulb question today. How many conductors does it take to win a title?




nybbgb

NYBBGB Tidworth Concert now on YouTube

May 30 • The impressive concert given by the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain and featuring Isobel Daws can now by enjoyed time and time again.


mUSIC

Pressure pays off as music still on offer at Cardiff University

May 28 • Music degrees will still be on offer at Cardiff University although under new plans to revise entry targets and content.


John Wallace

Wallace honoured by International Trumpet Guild

May 28 • John Wallace CBE follows in the musical footsteps of Maurice Andre, Philip Jones, Miles Davis and Maurice Murphy with his latest accolade.


BBE Seaside

Oh we do like to play beside the seaside...

May 28 • BBE launches its 'Brass at the Seaside' initiative to help bands reach out to new audiences.


Ocean Brass - Segalula A Capella

Saturday 31 May • Jubilee Hall, Little Shore Lane, Bishop's Waltham SO32 1ED


Otley Brass Association - Joanne Dexter, Soprano

Saturday 31 May • The Bridge United Reformed Church. Bridge Street. Otley, LS21 1RW LS21 1RW


Contest: Whit Friday March Contests

Friday 13 June • Saddleworth & Tameside OL3


Hebden Bridge Brass Band - The 13th annual Hebden Bridge March Contest

Sunday 15 June • St George's Square, Hebden Bridge HX7 8ET


The Portsmouth Grammar School - Concert by The Black Dyke Band

Saturday 28 June • St Marys Church, Fratton, Portsmouth PO15PA PO15PA


Epping Forest Band

May 31 • Epping Forest band have a vacancy for solo horn.. We are a friendly 3rd section band with a variety of gigs through out the year.. We have our own band hut with close to links with London Underground central line and the M11 motorway.


RAF Wyton Area Voluntary Band

May 29 • The RAF Wyton Area Voluntary Band has an immediate vacancy for French Horn and Oboe players. The RAF Wyton Area Voluntary Band is a Cambridgeshire based symphonic wind band with an excellent reputation within the local community and surrounding area.


Ocean Brass

May 29 • Ocean Brass are inviting applications for a baritone player (seat negotiable), as we prepare for an exciting schedule of concerts and contests in the second section through 2025 and beyond!


Michael Bennett

BSc, RNCM (Perf)
Performer, Composer, Arranger, Teacher


               

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