News / 2015
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Lindley return to the web
March 03, 2015
After a period away from the world wide web, the Lindley Band has returned to the internet.
Report & Results: 2015 North West Regional Championships
March 01, 2015
8 out of 10 Cutts prefer Blackpool as Fairey lead the prize winners at the Winter Gardens with section triumphs for Roberts Bakery, Tyldesley, Boarshurst and Formby.
Eikanger principal set for Area return
February 28, 2015
Eikanger Bjorsvik principal cornet, David Morton will be making a long awaited Area return to the North East with Harrogate Band.
Try before you buy? Hire before you buy?
February 28, 2015
John Packer offers the perfect solution when it comes to instrument hire
Geneva expansion sees new job opportunities
February 28, 2015
Geneva Instrument success means there are exciting new job opportunities for people with passion and a desire to give brilliant customer satisfaction...
Rainford launch March & Hymn contest
February 28, 2015
The Rainford Band launches a brand new march & hymn tune contest as a great dry run for Whit Friday...
European Youth set to entertain in Freiburg
February 28, 2015
36 talented young players from 14 countries will showcase their talents as part of the European Youth Band in Freiburg.
Cornet player charged with abuse of a position of trust
February 27, 2015
Stuart Lingard, the principal cornet player of the Brighouse & Rastrick Band has been charged with five counts of an abuse of a position of trust.
Best Perc prizes at Blackpool gain Centre Stage backing
February 27, 2015
Centre Stage to sponsor Best Percussion prizes in all five sections at North West Areas this weekend in Blackpool.
Bolsover Summer School gains Arts Award accreditation
February 27, 2015
The Bolsover Brass Band Summer School will offer the opportunity to gain Arts Council awards through its innovative programme.
Jager Maestros Oompah Band to head into space
February 27, 2015
The one and only Jager Maestros Oompah Band will be making their debut appearance at the Edinburgh Festival later this year...
Title winning success from Prima Vista Musikk
February 27, 2015
The music that propelled Grimethorpe to Brass in Concert title success will soon be available from Prima Vista Musikk.
Gresswell joins Army ranks
February 27, 2015
One of the civilian brass band world's finest tuba players has been lending his experience to benefit the tuba teams of the British Army.
The oldest brass band in the world...
February 27, 2015
With 2229 years on the clock and 1605 of brass band experience — only Methuselah is missing from the ranks of Westwood Over 50's Band in Oldham.
Graham musical spotlight at IBBSS
February 27, 2015
Delegates on the 25th anniversary International Brass Band Summer School in Swansea will get the chance to work with Prof Peter Graham this year.
Withington to lead Co-op at Perth and Freiburg
February 27, 2015
Allan Withington will be leading reigning Scottish Champion, Co-operative Funeralcare in defence of their domestic title and in their Euro assault in Germany.
Report & Results: 2015 NEMBBA Contest
February 27, 2015
Some great pre-Area boosts of confidence for Yorkshire and Midlands contenders at the recent NEMBBA Contest in Normanton — led by Strata Brass, Carlton Brass, Matlock Brass and Kirkby Colliery.
Forces armed for Mountain assault in Brum
February 26, 2015
Birmingham Conservatoire Brass Band, The Band of The Prince of Wales's Division, The Band of Royal Corps of Signals and Roger Webster will be tackling some mountainous peaks this Friday...
Cobb set to inspire Phoenix flight to success
February 26, 2015
A musical visit from Dr Stephen Cobb will hopefully inspire Phoenix Brass (Crewkerne) to Torquay success in March.
Lito is in town!
February 26, 2015
The sensational Argentinean trombonist Lito Fontana is in Cardiff inspiring the students at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama.
Euro success in finding God Particle in Freiburg
February 26, 2015
If a band is going to win the 2015 European title in Freiburg it will have to find the God Particle to do it....
Fancy judging in Yorkshire?
February 26, 2015
If you fancy the chance to pit your wits against the official judges in Yorkshire — then now's your chance...
Spring Festival line-ups announced
February 26, 2015
The line up of competing bands at the Grand Shield, Senior Cup and Senior Trophy have been announced.
Tickets available for BBC Radio 2 Young Brass Award Final
February 26, 2015
If you want to get along and enjoy a fantastic showcase of youthful playing talent, then free tickets for the BBC Final are now available.
North of England set for Durham return
February 26, 2015
The North of England Regional Championship will return to Durham in 2016.
