News / 2014
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Brighouse aim for lollipop success...
December 10, 2014
Brighouse & Rastrick aim for the Christmas number 1 spot with their latest festive gob-stopper...
Drybrook on Cloud 9 after catching two end of year titles
December 10, 2014
AW Parker (Drybrook) Band have rounded off their year on a Cloudcatcher high after two title winning triumphs.
Stewart takes his leave from Woodfalls
December 10, 2014
Scott Stewart has taken the decision to take his leave after 11 highly enjoyable years as top trom at Woodfalls Band.
Fears over future music provision in Huddersfield
December 10, 2014
Educationalists voice fears over future music provision if £300K of cuts go through by Kirklees Council...
Final low pitched call for Tuba Carols
December 10, 2014
The low pitched call has gone out for festive tuba players and friends to join the annual fund raising bash at St Paul's Cathedral.
Euro 2015 tickets set to go on sale
December 10, 2014
Tickets for the 2015 European Brass Band Championships in Frieburg are set to go on sale later this month.
Cory to lead BBC Radio Wales Christmas celebrations
December 10, 2014
Philip Harper and Cory will headline the start of the festive broadcasting on BBC Radio Wales this year with a special concert in Cardiff.
Long Eaton stars shine — both young and old
December 10, 2014
There was no shortage of playing talent on show at the recent Long Eaton Silver Prize band event — from Beginners to Over 60s!
Local shops for local people...
December 10, 2014
The Tylorstown Band has been helping spread the message that local community based businesses are best...
Winds of Change blow through Europe...
December 10, 2014
Not quite inspired by Harold Macmillan, but a serious attempt to get Lithuania at the heart of a future brass banding Europe...
RMC students to get a visit from the Hofsmeister
December 10, 2014
Virtuoso trumpet player Matthias Höfs joins the Royal College of Music’s Brass Faculty as Visiting Professor
Yamaha delighted at Abbotts signing
December 09, 2014
Kirsty Abbotts — one of the very best cornet players in the banding world, has been signed up by a delighted Yamaha.
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New signings for Skelmanthorpe
December 09, 2014
There is a brace of new signings at Skelmanthorpe Band ahead of the 2015 season...
Pillowell seek extra support...
December 09, 2014
The Pillowell Silver Band will be seeking extra support this Christmas — but it will be for screws to hang up a new trophy cabinet if they keep winning any more silverware.
Cory link with RWCMD for Composition competition
December 09, 2014
Welsh champion links with the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama for new annual composition competition.
Yeovil contest set for 2016 return
December 09, 2014
The popular Yeovil Brass at the Octagon Entertainment Contest is set to return after 2015 event is cancelled.
Waterman gain top jazz accolade
December 09, 2014
Geneva Trumpets artist Steve Waterman has become the Jazz Trumpet Player of the Year.
Flowers gain Grant aid
December 09, 2014
Bultins champion welcomes American euphonium star to boost the ranks ahead of title defence.
Pride claims trio of film awards
December 09, 2014
The critically acclaimed British film, 'Pride' has picked up three major prizes at the British Independent Film Awards in London.
Keep on Motoring...
December 09, 2014
Motor City Brass Band will be notching up the 400th performance of its 20 year history later this month.
Swiss youth show X Factor title winning form
December 06, 2014
European champion youth band BML Talents wins prime time television talent show in Switzerland.
Dobson rounds off memorable year with British Composer Award
December 06, 2014
Simon Dobson has claimed his second prestigious British Composer Award for his evocative musical portrait of Bela Bartok — 'Journey of the Lone Wolf'.
Great early Xmas prezzies from Geneva
December 06, 2014
If you are looking for some fantastic early Christmas prezzies then Santa should be told to make a stop at Geneva Instruments...
Tameside Council puts brass bands at core of award winning approach
December 06, 2014
Commitment to inspiring young brass band players sees Tameside Council Cultural Services gain Trinity College London award.
Marshall sets sights on Japan
December 06, 2014
Black Dyke principal cornet Richard Marshall is getting ready for his latest return trip to Japan.
