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Austrian Nationals

Austrian National judges announced

October 28, 2014
Tom Brevik, Oliver Waespi and Philippe Bach will be the men in the box at the inaugural Austrian National Championships next month.


Ystradgynlais

Welsh export to NZ

October 28, 2014
New Zealand banding is going to benefit from the arrival of a Welsh stalwart...


Milnrow

Report & Results: 2014 NWABBA Rochdale Contest

October 28, 2014
The welcome return to contesting at Rochdale Town Hall sees Milnrow claim the honours with section awards to Hazel Grove, Stalybridge Old, Pilling Silver Jubilee.


Bob Stradling

Bob the builder at Amington

October 28, 2014
The experienced Bob Stradling has been appointed the new MD at Amington.


mURLEY sILVER

Report & Results: 2014 NIBA Championship

October 27, 2014
Murley Silver books their place on the 2016 Eurostar to Lille as they claim Northern Ireland Championship title.


Eowyn Brass

Female first in Sweden

October 26, 2014
The first all female brass band in Sweden has made its inaugural concert appearance.


Richard Evans

Dick the Stick enjoys 80th celebration

October 26, 2014
The King of Entertainment — Richard Evans is 80 years old today — and enjoying life to the full as you would expect...


Prof Childs

Childs takes military detour

October 26, 2014
Prof Nicholas Childs recently swapped his civilian musical role for a touch of military training...


cO-OPERATIVE

Draws announced for Scottish Open

October 26, 2014
The draws for the Scottish Open and Scottish Challenge Shield contests have been announced.


Bryan Tait

Tait art to be celebrated

October 26, 2014
The life and career of one of UK banding's finest principal cornet players is to be celebrated next month.


tERRY bROTHERHOOD

60 years of Brotherhood

October 26, 2014
60 years of brass band commitment and dedication is to be celebrated by Terry Brotherhood next month.


Ironbridge

Ironbridge Festival looks to unearth next compositional talent

October 26, 2014
If you want to follow in some pretty impressive footsteps then young composers have the chance to showcase their talents...


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Weekend Quiz: Sponsored by Geneva Instruments

October 25, 2014
You need to know about historic brass band conductors, First World War poets and former Liverpool footballers to win our latest quiz...


Perth

Scots announce Championship judges

October 25, 2014
The judges who will decide the fates at the 2015 Scottish Championship have been announced.


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Geneva give Fishburn a winning sound

October 25, 2014
Fishburn Band gains immediate benefit from their investment in Geneva instruments.


Gareth Small

Small enjoys huge demands

October 25, 2014
Halle principal trumpet player Gareth Small has crowned a busy year with memorable academic finale...


Black Dyke

World Rankings: October update

October 25, 2014
Black Dyke’s victory in London closes the gap at the top of the rankings.


tYRFING

Saga gets extra shine

October 24, 2014
Jacob Vilhelm Larsen's 'The Saga of Tyrfing' gets a shine ahead of championship challenge.


Young trombonist

Youth focus gains financial boost at BiC

October 24, 2014
The popular series of Brass in Concert workshops and taster sessions gains a financial boost thanks from Arts Council England.


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BBE resets for the future

October 24, 2014
Brass Bands England finally gets the support to officially plan ahead at their reconvened AGM.


wYCHAVON fESTIVAL OF bRASS

Wychavon set for entertainment

October 24, 2014
Hefty prizes, a warm well welcome and the added bonus of an automatic qualification spot at the Spring Festival has given the Wychavon Festival of Brass a great boost.


St Andrews Festival

Big hitters tee up at St Andrews

October 24, 2014
There are some big hitting brass performers on show at the forthcoming St Andrews Brass Festival.


Black Dyke celebrate

Dyke gain double Euro boost

October 23, 2014
A retrospective qualification change by Brass Bands England means Black Dyke has booked its place at the European Championships of 2015 and 2016...


David Thornton

Thornton leads Salford Saturday attractions

October 23, 2014
Euphonium virtuoso David Thornton leads the exciting line up of musical attractions at this weekend's Salford Saturday Music School.


Strata Brass

Strata adds extra levels of experience for 2015

October 23, 2014
A new principal cornet and flugel horn sets up Strata Brass for the 2015 contest season.




McGee

A revitalised River Thames inspires Welsh composer to success

February 20 • A work inspired by the revitalisation of the River Thames sees Alex Scaife-McGee claim composition award.


Grimethorpe

New quartet adds experience to Grimethorpe Area challenge

February 20 • Chris Gomersall, Mark Frost, Andy Holmes and Paul Argyle add talent to go with the experience for Grimethorpe Yorkshire Area challenge.


Doodles

Area challenges a Doodle

February 20 • Dave Houghton will be bringing his mouthpiece services to the North West Regional Championships in Blackpool this weekend.


Coalburn

Coalburn celebrate inclusive progress

February 20 • From beginners to the seniors, the Coalburn Band organisation has had plenty to celebrate in the past 12 months.


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal College of Music Sackbut Ensemble

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Welsh Guards

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Newstead Brass - Midlands Championships Preview Evening

Sunday 23 February • Summit Centre . Kirkby in Ashfield . Nottinghamshire NG17 7LL


Contest: North West Regional Championships

Sunday 23 February • Winter Gardens Complex, Church Street, Blackpool FY1 1HU


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 28 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band

February 20 • Reading Band still needs LOWER BRASS for the 4th section contest at Stevenage on Saturday 15th March! Rehearsals in Woodley (RG5) on Thursday evenings.


Boarshurst Silver Band

February 17 • Boarshurst Silver Band, NW Championship Section, requires a BBb player, flugel, and front row cornet player. Under MD Jamie Prophet, the band have an ambitious and varied calendar for 2025, including NW Area, Spring Festival and Whit Friday.


Mid Rhondda Band

February 14 • Mid Rhondda Band are looking for the following players : Front Row Cornet, Solo Trombone, Eb Bass, Kit and Tuned Percussionists. The band will be competing in the 3rd Section at the Welsh Area. Contest & concert engagements in the diary for 2025


Chris King

MBA, BMus(Hons), LRSM, AoBBA
Conductor, Arranger, Adjudicator, Compere, Band Trainer


               

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