News / 2015
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Hatfield gains continued support from local council
June 17, 2015
Hatfield Band's community contribution gains continued support from local council.
Notts students gain new leads for academic year
June 17, 2015
The University of Nottingham Brass Band has appointed its new leaders as they look ahead to the academic year.
Report & Results: 2015 Newtown March & Open Air Contest
June 17, 2015
Beaumaris Brass lead the way in Newtown as the sun shines on a great day of contesting in mid Wales.
Geneva congratulate Rijnmond on Dutch Open success
June 17, 2015
Geneva Musical Instruments has congratulated Brass Band Rijnmond on their recent Dutch Open contest success.
Lydbrook Freedom grant boosts Proms music making
June 17, 2015
Grant help from Arts Council England helps Lydbrook commission composer Liz Lane for Great British Event.
Last places up for grabs for Exmouth
June 17, 2015
If you want to enjoy a great day of contest and concert music making in Exmouth them get your entry in fast...
Whiston draw made to complete entertainment attractions
June 17, 2015
The draw has been made for the forthcoming Whiston Festival of Brass contest — with plenty of family entertainment on the bill...
Cornerstone to showcase pop links in Sheffield
June 17, 2015
Cornerstone Brass will once again be linking up with singer/songwriter Nat Johnson for the huge Tramlines Music Festival in Sheffield.
Cook sets sail for new European pastures
June 17, 2015
Tuba star Joseph Cook is looking forward to exploring new musical territory as he heads to Europe.
Sale changes
June 17, 2015
There have been changes in personnel and admin roles at Sale Brass following their recent AGM.
Thoresby benefit from Freemason handshake
June 17, 2015
Thoresby Colliery Band has been given a generous helping hand from the Freemasons of Bassetlaw in recognition of their fine community work.
Student Passion to take centre stage in Manchester
June 17, 2015
A free combined performance of Nancy Galbraith's 'The Passion of St Matthew' is set to take place at Manchester Cathedral on Thursday — with the Salford University students taking the lead.
King set to ignite Australian Inferno
June 16, 2015
Professor David King will be leading 48 top class performers into a 14th century vision of hell at the forthcoming NABFEST 2015.
Travel time ends Bennett horn role at Fairey
June 15, 2015
Despite the banding success, two years of arduous motorway travel time sees Paul Bennett reluctantly end his solo horn role with Fairey.
Report & Results: 2015 Dutch Open Championship
June 15, 2015
Brass Band Rijnmond claims inaugural Dutch Open Championship title in Drachten.
Withington heads back to school for latest conducting course
June 14, 2015
The ever inventive Allan Withington is taking yet another new look at how to help improve the skill set of conductors.
Eikanger & Manger merge for trom triumph
June 14, 2015
The trombone sections of Manger Musikklag and Eikanger Bjorsvik link up to help Camilla Søderstrøm Tveit in Masters recital challenge.
Brass in Concert draw postponed
June 13, 2015
The proposed 2015 Brass in Concert draw has been postponed as bands meet contest management team to address issues over Grimethorpe and Cory being accommodated in second half of contest.
Band Cymru returns in 2016
June 13, 2015
Welsh banding returns to the television screens again in 2016 as Band Cymru offers £10,000 first prize in cross-genre contest and new youth event.
Gresswell takes Enderby baton
June 13, 2015
Yamaha international performance artist Simon Gresswell takes on the MD duties at Enderby.
Davies departs Tylorstown after 10 years of success
June 13, 2015
A decade of success comes to an end at Tylorstown as Gary Davies calls time on his musical leadership of former double National Champion.
Flower power Sparkes Camborne Youth to National Final
June 13, 2015
The Evolutionary power of Philip Sparke and a gold medal winning Chelsea Flower Show winner help Camborne Youth Band on their way to Cheltenham.
Yeovil help keep squadron memories alive
June 13, 2015
The sacrifice and bravery of a World War Two air squadron has been commemorated by a special march.
Queen's Birthday honours for Tony Small and Louise Hough
June 13, 2015
Amid the high profile awards, two inspirational educators and conductors have gained well deserved recognition for their life long musical passions.
