News / 2014
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Flixton announce end of Curtis five year tenure
September 19, 2014
The musical partnership between the Flixton Band and MD Steve Curtis has come to an end.
Kirklees add to ensemble spirit for Canal Festival
September 19, 2014
A new musical ensemble from publishers Kirklees Music has made a bit of a splash...
Roberts Bakery ring out top prize in entertainment series
September 19, 2014
The Roberts Bakery Band has been declared the most entertaining band at the popular Ring o' Bells brass band concert series.
Lenton joins growing UK stable of top Sterling artists
September 19, 2014
Baritone star Sarah Lenton is the latest high profile performer to join the Sterling Instruments stable of performing artists.
Report & Results: 2014 NEMBBA Contest
September 19, 2014
Shirebrook Welfare come out on the entertainment tops at Dronfield.
Johnson tenure to end at Aldbourne
September 17, 2014
The highly successful musical partnership between conductor David Johnson and the Aldbourne Band is to come to an end after four years.
Leading Welsh composer set for new commission
September 17, 2014
The internationally renowned composer Hilary Tann is to write a major new work for the National Youth Brass Band of Wales.
Glover becomes latest Sterling artist
September 17, 2014
Euphonium soloist and educator Mark Glover becomes the latest international performer to link up with Sterling Instruments.
Last call for Leicestershire Open
September 17, 2014
There are only a few places left up for grabs for the forthcoming Leicester Open Contest — so be quick!
Holling to lead Dyke after Nationals
September 17, 2014
David Holling will take over the MD duties at Foss Dyke Band after their appearance at the National Finals in Cheltenham this weekend.
Train commuters get Brass Factor blast
September 17, 2014
Early morning train commuters to King's Cross had an early morning wake up call with a difference this week.
Report & Results: 2014 Hardraw Scar
September 17, 2014
The famous outdoor event attracts the crowds once more as Hade Edge and Leyburn lead the prize winners.
Integra enjoy Welsh success
September 17, 2014
The Integra Brass Ensemble has just completed a highly successful three date concert tour of West Wales.
Boarshurst link with Collins
September 17, 2014
The Boarshurst Band will be linking up for new musical projects with composer in residence Dave Collins.
Lofthouse set for Fernie premiere
September 17, 2014
Lofthouse 2000 will be giving the world premiere of a new work by composer Alan Fernie, inspired by the First World War poetry of Wilfred Owen.
New regional secretary for London & Southern Counties
September 17, 2014
Stevenage bands take note — there is a new all important contact point for you for the Area contest.
Salford announces composer deadline
September 17, 2014
If you want to enter the Salford University International Composers Competition then you need to get your entries in.
Lanner raises funds with fond goodbyes
September 17, 2014
A wonderful end to a hard working concert series saw Lanner & District Band raise funds for research into Motor Neurone disease.
Loxley team up with folk band for Pals
September 17, 2014
Loxley Silver Band has just helped record a new musical project to commemorate the famous and tragic Sheffield Pals of World War One
Blue Coat School set for Albert Hall
September 17, 2014
The talented young brass band players of the Blue Coat School in Oldham will be looking forward to their appearance at the Royal Albert Hall.
Hatfield ready to showcase their big lie
September 17, 2014
Yorkshire qualifiers Hatfield will be holding an open rehearsal on the First Section set work this Thursday.
Dyke sign Golden Apple percussionist
September 14, 2014
Newly crowned British Open champion Black Dyke adds extra golden quality to their percussion section with the signing of Yasuaki Fukuhara.
Report & Results: 2014 Welsh Miners Welfare Entertainment
September 14, 2014
Authority and consistency wins the day for AW Parker (Drybrook) in a great cross border mining entertainment battle in Porthcawl.
Report & Results: 2014 Dr Martin Trust Contest
September 14, 2014
Reg Vardy and John Roberts set their sights on yet more prizes after they claim a third Doctor Martin title.
