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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.




Fodens

Foden's regional reach out for 2026

September 17 • If you want some of the Foden's Area Championship winning formula to rub off on you, then why not sign up for some early test-piece prep.


Brighouse

Brighouse principal is lead off for Banding Together

September 17 • In a new PR profile initiative for the event, Tom Smith talks about his link to the National Championships at the Royal Albert Hall.


Norway

Concerto test for Norwegian elite

September 17 • Flavours of Rumba, Ravel and riotous ostriches courtesy of Derek Bourgeois will test the Elite Division contenders at the 2026 Norwegian National Championships.


National Championships

2026 Regional Championship test-piece announced

September 17 • Works by Martin Ellerby, Andrew Wainwright, Philip Harper, Gordon Langford and Eric Ball will test bands in their qualification bids for the Albert Hall and Cheltenham next year.


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Petworth Heritage weekend

Saturday 20 September • Centre of Petworth Town GU28 OAH


Cheltenham Silver Band - Holst Birthday Concert

Saturday 20 September • All Saints Church, All Saints Road, Pittville, Cheltenham GL52 2HG


Dobcross Silver Band - Milnrow Band

Sunday 21 September • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards Big Band

Friday 26 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Brass Bands England - The Brass Band Conference

Saturday 27 September • Redhills Durham Miners Hall, Durham DH1 4BE


Haverhill Silver Band

September 17 • Haverhill Silver Band (Championship Section) seeks a FRONT ROW CORNET (position negotiable). This is a superb opportunity to join East Anglia's premier brass band for the L&SC area contest, the Senior Cup, Whit Friday and beyond.


Cheltenham Silver Band

September 16 • Required:. Musical Director : Cheltenham Silver Academy Band Following the relocation of our current conductor we are looking for a progressive, passionate and dedicated individual to lead our Academy Band, and to support our continued improvement.


Chinnor Silver

September 16 • We need a Bass player (either Bb or Eb) and a percussionist to join our happy team! The band is promoted to the first section in 2026 and were also 2025 Second section National Finalists. We rehearse on Wednesday evenings in our own bandroom in Chinnor


Sarah Groarke-Booth

BA (Hons) MA
Conductor, Adjudicator, Compere, Actor


               

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