News / 2015
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Tameside honours for community bands and stalwarts
April 18, 2015
The community bands and players that represent the Borough of Tameside have been congratulated on their recent performances by their local Mayor and Mayoress.
New premiere set for York
April 18, 2015
York Railway Institute Band will be premièring a brand new work from their composer in residence Peter Byrom-Smith.
Haydock keep the punters happy
April 18, 2015
Those lucky enough to be at Aintree last weekend for the Grand National were kept entertained from start to finish by the nags and the nice music...
Geneva launch new Academy range
April 17, 2015
Geneva launch the first of their new Academy range of instruments — aimed at the student player...
Dyke set to reveal their God Particle work
April 17, 2015
If you want to hear Black Dyke on 'The God Particle' before the Europeans, then now's your chance...
Cowen takes on Besses role
April 17, 2015
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, principal trombone Simon Cowen becomes the new MD at Besses o' th' Barn.
Lower Brass Spotlight at Dyke Festival
April 17, 2015
If you want to be part of the lower brass spotlight at the forthcoming Black Dyke Festival, then all you need is to get in touch...
Report & Results: 2015 Irish National Championship
April 17, 2015
Lourdes Band claim place at 2016 European Championship with first Irish top flight success.
Ireland set for Raw talent of solo entrants
April 17, 2015
Ireland Colliery Chesterfield and the Raw Brewary will be holding its Solo, Duet & Quartet contest in June — so get your entries in.
Give yourselves extra time for National Youth Championships
April 17, 2015
If you're heading to the RNCM on Sunday for the National Youth Championships, make sure you give yourselves plenty of travelling time.
Dr Martin contest heads to new venue
April 16, 2015
The Dr Martin Wainstones Cup Contest will be held at a brand new venue this year.
Foden's on the Election trail...
April 16, 2015
Foden's play their part in bringing the General Election message home to BBC viewers...
Death of Strata stalwart
April 16, 2015
The death has been announced of Frank Riggett, a stalwart member and supporter
Alder Valley's Christmas spirit helps local hospice
April 16, 2015
The Christmas spirit of Alder Valley Brass has helped the wonderful work of a local hospice.
Radio: Listen to the Band
April 16, 2015
More music — this time from the European Championships — from Frank at the BBC.
2015 National Youth Championships details announced
April 14, 2015
All the details for Sunday's National Youth Championships in Manchester have been announced.
Edinburgh and London in twinning first
April 14, 2015
It will be a tale of two cities for future players of Edinburgh Brass Band and North London Brass Network...
Reg Vardy duo to celebrate 50 years of friendship
April 14, 2015
Two well known stalwarts of North East banding will be celebrating half a century of friendship by helping others...
Rainford closing date looms
April 14, 2015
If you want to get your entry in for the Rainford March & Hymn Tune contest then you had better be quick...
Foden's forces set for premiere
April 14, 2015
The myths and legends of Cheshire will be put to music in a new premiere by composer Andrew Stevenson and the combined forces of Foden's and Foden's Youth Bands.
Composer awards up for grabs
April 14, 2015
The annual Deena Shypitka Music Awards are now up for grabs — so get composing...
Marshall heads for in house battle at Irvine
April 14, 2015
Richard Marshall will have the job of working out who is the best at Irvine & Dreghorn....
Death of Kevin Jarrett MBE
April 14, 2015
The death has been announced of one of New Zealand banding's finest musicians.
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April 12, 2015
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