News / 2015
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Rhondda spirit helps rejuvenate Lewis Merthyr
December 07, 2015
There is a bright future ahead for the Lewis Merthyr Band after they battle back after a difficult 2015 to end on a contesting high.
Smithills set for Irish return
December 07, 2015
Smithills School Senior Band will return to Ireland in 2016 — a decade after their last visit.
Towcester looking forward to 2016
December 07, 2015
After a year of excellent progress Towcester Studio is now looking forward to 2016 and beyond...
Elliott to take final admin bow
December 07, 2015
Brian Elliott will take his final administrative bow in 2016 — 60 years after first being introduced to the brass band movement...
New release supports Clarence Adoo Trust
December 07, 2015
A new CD release from Fairey Band and tenor horn star Owen Farr is set to support the Clarence Adoo Trust.
Come along to Tuba Carols at St Paul's Cathedral
December 07, 2015
The annual appeal has gone out for festive fun on a variety of tubas...
Brass Unlimited continues to grow
December 06, 2015
The innovative Brass Unlimited initiative continues to grow — and has already given its first public performance.
Black Dyke head Shirebrook list of attractions for 2016
December 06, 2015
Shirebrook Council's investment in brass banding continues in 2016 with concerts, contests and festivals — led by the reigning European champion.
Cory announce 2016 Composition Prize details
December 06, 2015
The world's number 1 ranked band announce details of their composition competition in association with the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama.
New Horizon for Harmen
December 06, 2015
Belgian cornet star Harmen Vanhoorne will soon fly to the USA to perform Nigel Clarke's cornet concerto 'Mysteries of the Horizon' in Minnesota.
25 year wait nearly over for Stockport Silver
December 06, 2015
A new name will hopefully appear in the North West Regional programme next year as Stockport Silver prepares for a long awaited return to the contest stage.
Webster and Morrison to be boxed in North East
December 06, 2015
Dr Roger Webster and Alan Morrison will be the men in the box at the North of England Regional Championship next year.
New collaborations get BBE moving in the arts
December 06, 2015
New partnerships between arts bodies and Brass Band England promise exciting opportunities for brass bands.
Kerr takes over new role at Whitburn
December 03, 2015
The talented Scott Kerr becomes the new solo euphonium at newly crowned Scottish Open champion, Whitburn.
Leyland looking for old white suited revellers...
December 03, 2015
If your want to recall the memories of the great white suited days of Richard Evans, then a fantastic re-union dinner will be the perfect stage to dust it off again...
Youth additions to Co-operative ranks
December 02, 2015
Co-operative Funeralcare announce major baritone and euphonium additions.
Report & Results: 2015 NIBBA Entertainment
December 02, 2015
Downshire Brass leads the way with a hat-trick entertainment victory in Belfast.
Outstanding Bolsover success gains Crompton award
December 02, 2015
The outstanding success of the Bolsover Festival of Brass has been recognised with an employee award for Carole Crompton.
Radio: Listen to the Band
December 02, 2015
More music from Frank Renton to welcome in the new year...
Report & Results: 2015 Belgian National Championship
November 30, 2015
Brass Band Buizingen reclaim Belgian National title with sensational and immense performances to secure their place in Lille in 2016.
Report & Results: 2015 Milton Keynes Own Choice Contest
November 30, 2015
A resurgent Redbridge Brass retains its Milton Keynes title as Towcester Brass also makes another mark on their upswing of contesting form.
Report & Results: 2015 Swiss National Championship
November 28, 2015
The results from Montreux have been announced with Section wins for Valaisia Brass Band, Brass Band Eglisau, Michelsamt, Brass Band Abinchova and Hinterlander Jugend Brass Band
Report & Results: 2015 Scottish Open
November 28, 2015
Whitburn deliver a brace of artistic triumphs on a memorable weekend for the Scottish champion.
Report & Results: 2015 Band Supplies Scottish Challenge Shield
November 28, 2015
Johnstone Silver 'Dance' away with the honours in the Band Supplies Scottish Challenge Shield.
