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Elland fly high

October 14, 2008
Elland Silver provide the entertainment for the Air Ambulance.


Wilsden

Wilsden wow friends

October 14, 2008
The ever improving Wilsden Band have been busy keeping their friends happy once more.


Death of Dennis Hill

October 14, 2008
The death of Dennis Hill has been announced.


Tasmanian Band League

Results: Tasmania Championships

October 13, 2008
The results for the 2008 Tasmania Championships.


Guards

Post contest blues

October 12, 2008
Not everything ran to its usual slick way on Saturday as the post contest performances failed to come up to scratch.


Kenneth Downie

Downie delight

October 12, 2008
Composer enjoys a great day of his music making at the Royal Albert Hall.


Albert Hall

Numbers game

October 12, 2008
The fickle fingers of fate played their part at the Royal Albert Hall on Saturday — especially when they were in the velvet draw bag.


David Read getting interviewed

Judges praise the bands

October 12, 2008
Adjudication trio full of praise for winners and rivals.


Black Dyke Celebrate

Results: 2008 Nationals Championships

October 11, 2008
Full results of the 2008 National Championships of Great Britain, from the Royal Albert Hall, London.


Royal Albert Hall

Live comments: 2008 National Championships

October 11, 2008
Live coverage of the 2008 National Championships of Great Britain — Championship section — from the Royal Albert Hall, London.


Bodmin

Bodmin face the future

October 10, 2008
One of the most famous names in Cornish banding is setting realistic goals to ensure its future.


ISB

ISB set for Croyden call

October 10, 2008
The International Staff Band will be making their first port of call since pop stardom at Croyden.


Leicester

Healthy numbers for Leicester Open

October 10, 2008
Leicester Open Contest entries are up and looking good.


Yorkshire Imps

Lancaster to lead Imps

October 10, 2008
Following the announcement of his departure from Harrogate, David Lancaster is welcomed at his new Imperial home.


Bandstand tickets up for grabs

October 10, 2008
Teesdale radio programme has 5 pairs of tickets up for grabs.


nantlle bandroom

140 year renovation for Nantlle

October 10, 2008
140 years after it was built the Nantlle Vale Bandroom gets a well overdue makeover.


Results: Borders Slow Melody Competition

October 10, 2008
There was a fantastic turn out of performers at the Borders Slow Melody Competition in Selkirk.


Leics

Results: LBBA Solo, Duet and Quartet

October 10, 2008
A great turn out of players both young and old for the Leicestershire Contest.


BFBB

NHS to get extra brass

October 10, 2008
A new initiative to bring brass to hospitals is on the NHS appointment list.


Royal Albert Hall

Nationals to lose points

October 10, 2008
Points will no longer means prizes at the National Championships from next year.


Butlins

Butlins to stage Play offs

October 10, 2008
Due to a record 32 band field, Butlins will see a First Section play off for the title.


Yeovil

Principal farewell at Yeovil

October 10, 2008
Yeovil Band say goodbye to dedicated principal.


Lancaster

Lancaster departs Harrogate

October 10, 2008
David Lancaster departs Harrogate for Imperial pastures.


NABBC

Scots to composite

October 10, 2008
National Association of Brass Band Conductors in Scotland to host composite band to explore banding repertoire.


Extra Grand day out at Treorchy

October 10, 2008
South East Wales Brass Band Association Contest at Treorchy gains a grand old boost to the coffers.




Fodens

Foden's regional reach out for 2026

September 17 • If you want some of the Foden's Area Championship winning formula to rub off on you, then why not sign up for some early test-piece prep.


Brighouse

Brighouse principal is lead off for Banding Together

September 17 • In a new PR profile initiative for the event, Tom Smith talks about his link to the National Championships at the Royal Albert Hall.


Norway

Concerto test for Norwegian elite

September 17 • Flavours of Rumba, Ravel and riotous ostriches courtesy of Derek Bourgeois will test the Elite Division contenders at the 2026 Norwegian National Championships.


National Championships

2026 Regional Championship test-piece announced

September 17 • Works by Martin Ellerby, Andrew Wainwright, Philip Harper, Gordon Langford and Eric Ball will test bands in their qualification bids for the Albert Hall and Cheltenham next year.


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Petworth Heritage weekend

Saturday 20 September • Centre of Petworth Town GU28 OAH


Cheltenham Silver Band - Holst Birthday Concert

Saturday 20 September • All Saints Church, All Saints Road, Pittville, Cheltenham GL52 2HG


Dobcross Silver Band - Milnrow Band

Sunday 21 September • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards Big Band

Friday 26 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Brass Bands England - The Brass Band Conference

Saturday 27 September • Redhills Durham Miners Hall, Durham DH1 4BE


Haverhill Silver Band

September 17 • Haverhill Silver Band (Championship Section) seeks a FRONT ROW CORNET (position negotiable). This is a superb opportunity to join East Anglia's premier brass band for the L&SC area contest, the Senior Cup, Whit Friday and beyond.


Cheltenham Silver Band

September 16 • Required:. Musical Director : Cheltenham Silver Academy Band Following the relocation of our current conductor we are looking for a progressive, passionate and dedicated individual to lead our Academy Band, and to support our continued improvement.


Chinnor Silver

September 16 • We need a Bass player (either Bb or Eb) and a percussionist to join our happy team! The band is promoted to the first section in 2026 and were also 2025 Second section National Finalists. We rehearse on Wednesday evenings in our own bandroom in Chinnor


Derek Renshaw

ABBA Member
Conductor, Band Trainer and Adjudicator.


               

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