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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?




John Wallace

National treasure honoured by RPS

August 26 • John Wallace CBE has joined a very exclusive list of Honorary Members of the Royal Philharmonic Society.


New PR link to freshen National Championship strategy

August 24 • Kapitol Promotions enters into new partnership with PR Marketing agency Mobius Industries as they also add to their board of directors.


Brass in Concert

Major changes at Brass in Concert Championship

August 24 • Details are released of a strengthening in the governance and running of the Brass in Concert Championship with Brass Bands England.


mUSIC

Mixed news for music provision following exam results

August 24 • The numbers studying GCSE Music shows an encouraging rise, but those taking A Level exams falls.


Haverhill Silver Band - Concert in Saffron Hall

Wednesday 27 August • Saffron Hall, Audley End Road, Saffron Walden, Essex CB11 4UH


Uckfield Concert Brass - Eastbourne Bandstand 1812 Concert

Wednesday 27 August • Eastbourne Bandstand, Lower Grand Parade, Eastbourne. BN21 3AD


Cheltenham Silver Band - Brass (and percussion) and Beer

Friday 29 August • St. Barnabas Church Hall, Orchard Way, Cheltenham, GL51 7JY GL51 7JY


Dobcross Silver Band - Yorkshire Imperial Band

Sunday 31 August • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Contest: 171st British Open

Saturday 6 September • Broad Street, Birmingham. B1 2EA


Chinnor Silver

August 26 • Our COMMUNITY BAND would love players to join us at our next rehearsal on Monday 1st at 11am in our own bandroom.. It's just an extra chance for a friendly blow with cake,coffee and good company.. Does not affect allegiance to your main band


Dodworth Colliery MW Brass Band

August 24 • Principal Cornet. Due to planned retirement. Own band room (no shifting gear between rehearsals), S75 3RF, less than 5 mins fromJ37 M1. Yamaha Zeno cornet for your use. Regular 20+ every rehearsal. Monday & Thursdays 1930-2130. MD GEOF BENSON. .


wantage silver band

August 22 • Wantage Community Brass (non-competitive) are looking to recruit a new Musical Director. The group is unique in that the average age is almost certainly around 70! They rehearse on Tue from 4pm and Thu from 7pm (both times flexible depending on person).


Nigel Seaman

ARMCM ARNCM
Conductor, band trainer, teacher and adjudicator


               

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