News / 2016
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Norwegian bands protest against military music cuts
October 12, 2016
Brass bands from all corners of Norway showed their support to those fighting against proposed cuts to military band music with a banner led demonstration in Oslo.
Albert Hall downloads now available from World of Brass
October 12, 2016
You can now enjoy all 20 performances from the Albert Hall on whatever format you wish to hear them...
Oxted determined to rise from the flames
October 12, 2016
A nasty arson attack will not stop the Oxted Band from their aim of keep playing music.
Bands line-up at Berties for banding battle
October 12, 2016
There is a great line-up of bands taking part in the Pogson Bray Trust Contest in Elland this weekend.
Brass Band Podcast: Episode 16
October 12, 2016
More chat and opinions from north of the border — with the National Finals getting a retrospective talk through.
Grimely set for Albert Hall anniversary
October 12, 2016
The 20th anniversary of 'Brassed Off!' is to be celebrated at the Royal Albert Hall next year — with Grimethorpe aka Grimely Colliery back on the stage of their greatest filmatic triumph.
Harper gains Coleman epithet
October 11, 2016
The celebration of Cory's historic hat-trick victory at the Royal Albert Hall inspired Welsh television to bestow a rather appropriate epithet to their MD Philip Harper...
Brexit bargains galore at Band Supplies
October 11, 2016
Thanks to the UK exchange rates plummeting through the floor there is no better time for EuroZone banding friends to come shopping in Leeds and Glasgow...
What the judges said...
October 11, 2016
The official adjudications from Phillip McCann, Allan Withington and Luc Vertommen on Cory's winning performance of 'Journey of the Lone Wolf'.
Report & Results: 2016 National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain
October 08, 2016
Cory's journey to banding immortality continues as they create another piece of banding history at the Royal Albert Hall.
Brass for Africa at the Royal Albert Hall
October 07, 2016
See if you can bring along an old instrument, mouthpieces, mutes, music stands or even a spare few quid to help a wonderful charity with their work.
4BR National Final Quiz: Kelly's Eye
October 07, 2016
If you can guess how many times the band drawn number 1 has won the National titles, then a great bundle of goodies could be yours to enjoy.
New CD on horizon for Demailly
October 07, 2016
An exciting new CD is just about ready for release from one of the banding world's finest cornet stars.
Brass Band World October edition
October 07, 2016
The October edition of Brass Band World magazine is now out — and its packed with global leading features, articles, reviews and perspectives...
Aberfan commemoration premiere to take place in Cardiff
October 07, 2016
The world premiere of 'Cantata Memoria' written by Sir Karl Jenkins takes place in Cardiff this weekend — nearly 50 years to the day that the Aberfan disaster claimed the lives of 116 children and 28 adults.
Butlins extends closing date for entries
October 07, 2016
Butlins has extended its closing date — with a call for bands at both ends of the contesting spectrum to get in touch.
Swiss link for World of Brass
October 07, 2016
World of Brass will now be the exclusive retailers of the music of Swiss publisher, Lucerne Music Edition.
Hoover's twin spin helps boost charity funds
October 07, 2016
The joint efforts of Bolton (Hoover) Band and the Stretford Band saw them boost the funds of a wonderful local charity.
Entertainment numbers up for Oxfordshire contest
October 07, 2016
Great news for the Oxfordshire & District Brass Band Association, as their inventive approach gains increase in entertainment entries.
A cautionary tale of not checking the small print...
October 06, 2016
If you want to get value for money in trying to advertise for your brass band, then make sure you check the small print
Ding! Dong! Pennine Music starts the Christmas Jingle Bells
October 06, 2016
There is a great opportunity to do your Christmas shopping early thanks to new works form Pennine Music for the festive season.
Main line connections for Carlton ahead of Albert Hall
October 06, 2016
There are a batch of new signings ready to take to the Albert Hall stage this weekend with Carlton Main Frickley Colliery.
Worldwide entry list for Foden's contest
October 06, 2016
There are entries from all over the banding world coming to Sandbach for the Foden's Solo, Duet and Quartet competition — but more foursomes are required!
New signings add top and tail experience to Llwydcoed
October 06, 2016
Signings on cornet and tuba add extra strength to Llywdcoed's Welsh League title defence plans.
Childs Play set for worldwide broadcast
October 05, 2016
Black Dyke to feature in worldwide broadcast as innovative Childs Play project comes to fruition.
