News / 2014
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Gray set for Swiss return
August 22, 2014
Russell Gray is to lead Oberaargauer Brass Band's assault on both the Swiss Open and Swiss National Championships this year.
Dyke announce open rehearsal
August 22, 2014
If you want to check out how Black Dyke is getting on with 'Vita Aeterna Variations' before the British Open then get along to Morley...
If you want your band to be by the Butlins seaside in 2015...
August 22, 2014
Entry packs have been sent out, but if you want your band to take part at the Butlins Festival in 2015, you need to get in touch...
A century of originality at Great Northern Brass Arts Festival
August 22, 2014
From Labour & Love to Fireworks, Metropolis 1927 and Of Distant Memories will be on show at Bridgewater Hall in September.
Stanshawe reunite for founder member
August 22, 2014
Former players of the Stanshawe Band have paid tribute to founder member Ken Haggetts at his funeral.
Funds available for Last Post projects
August 22, 2014
If you want to be involved in helping your community commemorate the outbreak of the First World then there is help available.
Radio: World of Brass
August 22, 2014
More great music to enjoy in the last rays of the summer sun from John Maines....
Dobson's new score over Falkland conflict
August 21, 2014
Composer Simon Dobson's latest musical collaboration sees a new musical score settled on a First World War conflict.
Geneva announce first Australian performance artist
August 20, 2014
Jamie Lawson becomes the first high profile Australian cornet star to join the Geneva Instruments stable.
New timp trio for Smithills
August 20, 2014
There will be nice sounding trio of brand new timpani to be heard the next time Smithills School Senior Band takes to the stage.
Death of Tony Whitaker
August 20, 2014
The death has been announced of former Brighouse & Rastrick principal cornet player Tony Whitaker.
Ice Bucket challenge comes to Blaenavon
August 20, 2014
If you do wish to raise money for charity then by all accounts this is one way of doing it...
Ratby players enjoy Wessex break
August 20, 2014
There was a superb week of music making on the recent Wessex Band Summer School — especially enjoyed by young Ratby Band players.
Death of former Black Dyke percussionist
August 20, 2014
The death has been announced of former Black Dyke percussionist and British Youth Band Association Vice Chairman, Roy Powell.
Strong line up for Scottish Open
August 18, 2014
Bands from Scotland, England and Norway will battle it out for the Scottish Open title in Perth in November.
Carlton Main link with Hollings
August 18, 2014
Carlton Main Frickley link up with talented young composer Ben Hollings as they set sights on Birmingham and London.
Baker to take National baton at Tongwynlais
August 18, 2014
Former Black Dyke solo trombonist Brett Baker is to lead Tongwynlais Temperance at the National Finals in London in October.
Arfon Owen becomes Yamaha's latest Neo signing
August 17, 2014
Former Black Dyke solo horn player Arfon Owen has joined the stable of world class Yamaha Neo performers.
Trevada on the mooooove!
August 17, 2014
The lads from Trevada Music will showcasing their products next week at one of the UKs biggest agricultural shows.
NASUWT Riverside latest addition to Geneva ranks
August 16, 2014
The NASUWT Riverside Band is the latest top flight band to opt to play on Geneva instruments.
Thoresby announce Stevenson composer residency
August 16, 2014
Andrew Stevenson and Thoresby Colliery Band have announced a new musical partnership with work already starting on their 2015 Butlins programme.
2014 Victoria State Championship
August 16, 2014
You can watch all the action from Ballarat as bands battle for the Victoria State Championship titles.
Renshaw takes baton at Strata
August 16, 2014
The experienced Derek Renshaw has taken over as Musical Director of Strata Brass.
Tullis hope for Local Hero award glory
August 15, 2014
The Tullis Russell Mills organisation is looking to add to their list of 2014 successes with a bit of Local glory ahead of Cheltenham.
Sykes returns for Open champion
August 15, 2014
Trombone star Stephen Sykes is to return to Tredegar for British Open title defence.
