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Spring Time tours from Rayburn

Fantastic Springtime trips to Europe from Rayburn Tours

October 05, 2016
Rayburn Tours has a number of wonderful destinations for bands for the Spring of 2017.


Brass Band Podcast

Internet Podcast: Brass Band Podcast

October 05, 2016
The Brass Band Podcast with Kenny Crookston and Dave Kinross and lots of current debate and topics...


Lone Wolf

Reg Vardy showcase their Wolf

October 05, 2016
North of England champions to showcase their 'Lone Wolf' preparations ahead of Royal Albert Hall.


Tim Maeseneer

De Maeseneer takes up residence at Willebroek

October 05, 2016
One of Europe's leading tenor horn stars has taken on the new role as 'Soloist in Residence' at Brassband Willebroek.


Mike Lovatt

Legendary trumpet stars to take full Fat option at RCM

October 04, 2016
Matthias Hofs and Mike Lovatt will be performing music from Bill May's iconic 'Big Fat Brass' album at the Royal College of Music late this month — so don't miss them in action.


2015 Champions

Austrian National Championships set for Red Priest test

October 04, 2016
The four bands wishing to claim the Austrian National title will have to get to grips with a bit of Vivaldi inspired Wilby to get to Ostend.


British Bands

New era for British Bandsman as it goes from weekly to monthly

October 04, 2016
British Bandsman magazine has announced that it will now be published on a monthly basis.


bESSES

Besses search for new MD begins

October 04, 2016
The resignation of Simon Cowen means that Besses o' th' Barn is looking for a new Musical Director.


Stock image

North West BBA 70th Anniversary to be celebrated in style

October 04, 2016
There will be a great turn out of bands to help the North West Brass Band Association celebrate its 70th anniversary this month.


Frank Renton

Radio: Listen to the Band

October 04, 2016
More chat and opinions from Frank Renton at the BBC.


Boobs and Brass

Boobs aiming for more brass

October 04, 2016
The fantastic Boobs & Brass are aiming to break through the £200,000 fund raising barrier by the end of the year.


Albert Hall

Tongwynlais boost tuba ranks ahead of Albert Hall

October 04, 2016
Tongwynlais Temperance get a tuba boost to help their 'Lone Wolf' aspirations.


Stevange

Judges announced for Stevenage

October 04, 2016
The adjudication teams for the 2017 London & Southern Counties Regional Contest have been announced.


Hands

Friezland go the Max for leadership

October 04, 2016
Max Stannard has been appointed as Musical Director of the Friezland Band.


Lone Wolf

Aldbourne unleash their Lone Wolf

October 04, 2016
The Aldbourne Band will be holding their open rehearsal on 'Journey of the Lone Wolf' tonight.


Welsh flag

Report & Results: 2016 Welsh League Fishguard Contest

October 03, 2016
Tongwynlais warm up for London by leading the prize winners at Fishguard, with section awards going to Ebbw Valley, Penclawdd, Newport Borough, Cwmtawe Youth and Rhondda Fach Youth.


Photo of instrument

Report & Results: 2016 Bolsover Festival of Brass

October 03, 2016
Yorkshire Imperial lead the way at a record breaking Bolsover Festival of Brass as they take the Championship honours and section titles go to Elland, Stannington, Crofton, Swinton & District and Carlton Brass Training.


Bolsover

Live broadcast coverage of the 2016 Bolsover Festival of Brass

October 01, 2016
The perfect Sunday of brass band entertainment is just a click away — with 13 hours of contesting from the 2016 Bolsover Festival of Brass brought to you by First Art.


Bolsover

Sit back, log in and enjoy 13 hours of brass band action from Bolsover Festival of Brass

October 01, 2016
All you have to do this Sunday is log in to enjoy a full day of brass band contest action from the Bolsover Festival of Brass — and even the beer mats keep reminding you!


Brighouse and David King

Brighouse to open doors on their Lone Wolf

October 01, 2016
Brighouse & Rastrick will be showcasing their 'Lone Wolf' preparations with their open rehearsal on Wednesday 5th October.


Tansy Davies

RNCM to focus in on composer Tansy Davies

October 01, 2016
The acclaimed RNCM 'In Focus' series will feature the work of British composer Tansy Davies.


Central Coast

Pride, Excellence and Commitment fires Central Coast ambitions

October 01, 2016
Central Coast Brass has been making a mark on Australian banding with a desire to live up to its musical motto.


Fountain City

Fountain City looking for the next generation

October 01, 2016
North American champion is looking to secure its long term future through its trio of amazing Academy youth bands.


Lindley

Lindley adds to the ranks

October 01, 2016
The Lindley Band has added new faces to their ranks as they look forward to new challenges.


Blackpool Brass

Blackpool reunion aims for 50 more years

October 01, 2016
A special 50th anniversary reunion hopes to keep Blackpool Brass in business for another 50 years.




kAPITOL

2026 National Finals test-pieces announced

March 30 • Works by Philip Sparke, Andrew Wainwright, Eric Ball, Thierry Deleruyelle and Peter Graham will challenge the Albert Hall and York Barbican finalists.


Youth Brass 2000

Results: 2026 National Youth Championships of Great Britain

March 29 • There were competitive titles for Youth Brass 2000, St Austell Youth and Elland Silver as well as plenty of great non-competitive performances to enjoy in Birmingham.


Youth Champs

Birmingham hosts National Youth Championships

March 28 • If you are anywhere near Birmingham today, get along and enjoy plenty of fantastic brass band performers.


Withington

Withington returns to Grimethorpe

March 28 • Allan Withington will lead Grimethorpe Colliery at the British Open and Albert Hall National Final, as contesting connection with Carlton Main comes to an end.


The Hepworth Band - Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestra

Saturday 18 April • Huddersfield Town Hall HD1 2TA


Regent Brass - Woodbridge Excelsior Band and Russell Gray

Saturday 9 May • The Salvation Army (Regent Hall), Oxford Street, London W1C 2DJ


Contest: Whit Friday March Contests

Friday 29 May • Saddleworth & Tameside OL3


The Hepworth Band - Brassband Burgermusik Luzern

Saturday 30 May • Dewsbury Minster, Vicarage Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire WF12 8DD


Regent Brass - Living Lines

Sunday 5 July • St Saviour's, Pimlico, St.George's Square, Pimlico, London SW1V 3QW


St John's Band (Mossley)

March 29 • BBb BASS player required following our 4th place at the North West regionals. We are a friendly, welcoming 4th section band based in Tameside, Greater Manchester and we rehearse on Tuesday and Thursday evenings in Mossley.


St John's Band (Mossley)

March 29 • SOLO CORNET players required (position negotiable) following our 4th place at the North West regionals. We are a friendly, welcoming 4th section band based in Tameside, Greater Manchester and we rehearse on Tuesday and Thursday evenings in Mossley.


Hucknall and Linby Mining Community Brass Band

March 29 • Bb AND Eb BASSES WANTED!. We are a friendly 1st section band based in Nottingham - rehearsal Thursday Evening. We have an exciting year planned with a visit to Whit Friday and a place secured at the nationals following our success at the midlands area!


Ian Holmes

BA (hons), PGDip (RCM), ARCM, ALCM
Conductor, piano accompanist and educator


               

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