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In concert in Merano

Brighouse leave Austria and Italy gasping

October 11, 2012
National champions in breathtaking form on recent tour to Austria and Italy.


David Childs

Welsh students looking for votes

October 11, 2012
The Brass Band Society of Cardiff University is hoping David Childs and a grand in cash will help them with their musical aims.


Foden's

Belgian assault on Foden's Contest

October 11, 2012
The upcoming Foden's Solo, Duet & Quartet Contest has attracted competitors from far and wide.


Brett Baker

First position change at British Trombone Society

October 11, 2012
Brett Baker hands over British Trombone Society Presidency to Carol Jarvis after seven highly successful years in charge.


Rainford in action at Fleetwood

New signings at Rainford

October 11, 2012
Fresh from their recent Fleetwood success, Rainford dip into the transfer market to strengthen the ranks.


Ryan Watkins

Watkins claims BTS Award

October 11, 2012
Brighouse & Rastrick's Ryan Watkins picks up prestigious British Trombone Society Award to rub shoulders with Ian Bousfield, Kevin Price and Steve Legge.


Pemberton Old in action

New duo at Pemberton

October 11, 2012
Pemberton Old gain two new faces as personnel continues to change at North West band.


Frank Renton

Radio: Listen to the Band

October 11, 2012
Family connections this week with Frank Renton at the BBC.


Jon Waters

Jon Waters named director of TBDBITL

October 11, 2012
After the viral YouTube video reaches nearly 8-million views, Jon Waters is named director of the Ohio State University Marching Band, the worlds largest brass band.


eyms

Report & Results: 2012 Bolsover Festival of Brass

October 10, 2012
EYMS lead the list of winners at Bolsover on a day when banding's understanding of racial issues made for uncomfortable headlines.


Unison Kinneil

Report & Results: 2012 Fife Charities BBA Contest

October 10, 2012
Unison Kinneil dances to the Kingdom of Fife crown in Kirkcaldy under the baton of new MD Craig Anderson.


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Lippeatt suspended from ABBA Chairmanship

October 09, 2012
Stan Lippeatt has been suspended from his role as ABBA Chairman pending the outcome of a disciplinary meeting.


Philip Harper

Cory open up on Daphnis & Chloe

October 09, 2012
Philip Harper and Welsh champions to welcome supporters to open rehearsal ahead of London assault.


Tim Oldroyd

Geneva sponsors RAH Final

October 09, 2012
Kapitol Promotions announce Geneva sponsorship deal for Albert Hall Final.


Brass Band Oberostereich

Major changes at Brass Band Oberosterreich

October 09, 2012
New musical direction at Austrian band as the inspirational Hannes Buchegger steps down after a decade of success.


Woolston

Great champions remembered in NZ

October 09, 2012
The 25 surviving members of the historic 1953 and 1962 National Bands of New Zealand are to be musically honoured in Christchurch later this month, led by NZ Champions Woolston Brass.


Derwent Brass

Derwent disappointment before Bolsover

October 09, 2012
Illness strikes to deny Derwent Brass the chance to perform their 20th anniversary programme at Bolsover Festival of Brass.


Markham Main

New generation set for Markham Main

October 09, 2012
The Markham Main Colliery Band is set to invest in its long term future.


Gwaun Cae Gurwen

Life of Brian reaches GCG

October 09, 2012
C Brian Buckley lends a helping hand to the Gwaun Cae Gurwen Band to enable them to perform in Fishguard.


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New MD takes the dip at Poole

October 09, 2012
David Evans has become the new MD at Poole Borough Band.


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Death of Tim Bourne

October 09, 2012
The death has been announced of former Burry Port soprano player Tim Bourne.


Bolsover Festival of Brass

Unreserved apologies over offensive Dolly

October 08, 2012
Hatfield Colliery MD Graham O'Connor and ABBA Chairman Stan Lippeatt offer unreserved apologies over totally misjudged entertainment item at Bolsover Contest.


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October 08, 2012
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rainford

Report & Results: 2012 Fleetwood Contest

October 07, 2012
Rainford claim Championship honours at Fleetwood with section wins for Flixton, Blackpool, Parr and Stockport Schools


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Wardle's Norwegian connection

October 07, 2012
Wardle High School Band set to make new connection to Norwegian friends.




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


Kevin Wadsworth


Conductor, adjudicator, teacher (ABBA)


               

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