News / 2015
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Geneva BeNeLux on hand to support Dutch Open
June 07, 2015
Geveneva BeNeLux offers the chance to pick up some great deals and for a winning band to pick up a great workshop experience at the Dutch Open.
Foden's announce Thornton appointment
June 05, 2015
David Thornton to make move from Brighouse & Rastrick to Foden's as euphonium musical chairs begins at top bands.
Dutch announce set works for National Championship
June 05, 2015
The Dutch National Championship will feature two brand new works this year — for Championship and Fourth Division contenders.
Derwent lose key Lock
June 05, 2015
After 11 years of outstanding commitment, Derwent Brass says a fond farewell to repiano player Chris Lock.
Hatfield to seek external channels to overturn Area disqualification
June 05, 2015
The Hatfield Band seeks external channels in their bid to overturn their Yorkshire Area Championship disqualification.
Television thanks for amazing Whit Friday experience
June 05, 2015
The BBC 'Inside Out' programme has thanked the Fairey Band and contest organisers for the 'brilliant time' they enjoyed on an 'amazing' Whit Friday experience.
Ticket demands at record levels for British Open
June 05, 2015
Just three weeks after they went on sale, seats are being snapped up at a record rate for the British Open Championship in September.
Trance and a lonely Mafia boss to test bands in Belgium this year
June 05, 2015
The 2015 European Composer Competition winning entry 'L'Effet Divers' by Stan Nieuwenhuis will test the First Section contenders at the Belgian National Championship — as set works are announced.
New faces at Poynton
June 05, 2015
A trio of new faces will be in the ranks at the next rehearsal of the Vernon Building Society Poynton Band.
Aldbourne set for Amboise connection
June 05, 2015
The Aldbourne Band will be making the trip to Amboise to play in the French Open this weekend.
Grimethorpe's Welsh appearance cancelled
June 05, 2015
Grimethorpe Colliery's proposed concert appearance in Merthyr Tydfil has been cancelled.
Foden's loss is Cory's gain as Williams duo depart for Wales
June 04, 2015
Foden's stars Glyn and Helen Williams make the heart wrenching decision to move from Foden's to Cory.
1815 Bugle to sound again as Waterloo remembered
June 04, 2015
A bugle found on the battlefield of Waterloo shall be sounded for the first time in 200 years by LCpl Nick Walkley to form part of the finale to the Household Division Beating Retreat this year.
Death of Nobby Clark
June 04, 2015
The death has been announced of the popular conductor and musician Edward 'Nobby' Clark.
Dyke troms lead community workshop day
June 04, 2015
Brett Baker and his team of Black Dyke trombones lead a great community 'bone day' in Mansfield.
New elite band to lead Victorian future
June 04, 2015
A brand new elite level band which aims to showcase musical excellence and youth development is set to be launched in Australia.
Owen takes box role at Dutch Open
June 04, 2015
Yamaha tenor horn star Arfon Owen will join Cory MD Philip Harper in the box at the forthcoming Dutch Open in Drachten.
Booth leads a baritone first in Auckland
June 03, 2015
Steven Booth has perhaps given a world first with a baritone solo lead with a symphony orchestra.
Hall extension at Tewit Youth
June 03, 2015
Martin Hall takes on the role of Senior Musical Director at the Tewit Youth Band.
Shanks takes over at Broxburn & Livingston
June 03, 2015
Chris Shanks takes over the resident conductor role at the Broxburn & Livingston Band in Scotland.
European integration comes to Gillingham
June 03, 2015
The biennial visit of Hille Band from Germany made for a great weekend of music making and friendship with hosts Gillingham Imperial Silver Band.
Pithers takes over MD role at Test Valley Brass
June 03, 2015
Matthew Pithers has taken on the role of Musical Director at Test Valley Brass.
Ratby Youth enjoy EuroDisney
June 03, 2015
The young players of the Ratby Co-operative Youth Band recently enjoyed a third musical trip to the joys of Euro-Disney Paris.
Stalham make the flowers bloom
June 03, 2015
The Stalham Band has helped people enjoy the beautiful gardens of Norfolk with their performances.
