News / 2016
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McCann, Withington and Vertommen give the Wolf whistle in London
June 07, 2016
The adjudication panels for London and Cheltenham have been announced — with Phillip McCann, Allan Withington and Luc Vertommen the men to impress at the Royal Albert Hall.
Foden's to lead Westminster Prayer Breakfast
June 07, 2016
Foden's Band to make an early morning musical impression at the Palace of Westminster.
Bates horn role comes to end at Black Dyke
June 07, 2016
Jonathan Bates is to leave his role as solo horn with Black Dyke after six highly successful years with the Queensbury band.
70th anniversary SWBBA Championships open for entries
June 07, 2016
Entries are being sought for the 70th anniversary South West Brass Band Association Championships in Torquay in November.
Lea reflects on memorable musical months
June 07, 2016
Jaguar Land Rover MD Dave Lea has enjoyed a memorable few brass banding months — from Bavaria to Blackpool and beyond.
Euphonium bargains at Duchy Brass
June 07, 2016
There are some amazing euphonium bargains to be bagged at Duchy Brass
When The Greatest met Grimethorpe
June 05, 2016
David Read recalls the day when Grimethorpe Colliery Band where knocked out by a certain World Heavyweight Champion...
Letter recalls fateful final journey
June 04, 2016
Ahead of the world premiere of 'The Final Journey' at the Black Dyke Festival in Leeds, a letter from one of the 12 survivors recalls the terrible tragedy.
British Composer Award nominations
June 04, 2016
The process to find the best British Composers of the past year has opened — and you can make your nomination.
Reflection Connection at historic Miners' Picnic
June 04, 2016
A specially commissioned work by Lucy Pankhurst will be the musical centre-piece of this year's historic Miners' Picnic celebrations.
Carpenter awarded Fellowship from RNCM
June 04, 2016
Composer Gary Carpenter is to become a Fellow of the RNCM in Manchester.
Thomas takes his trombone leave from Cory
June 04, 2016
Chris Thomas is to leave Cory Band after 17 years as their top trombone.
Dyke to recall past glory and disaster
June 04, 2016
Black Dyke will recall personal past glory as well as a historic World War 1 disaster this weekend with their concert performances in Nottingham and Leeds
Wantage delight at final look for final appearance
June 03, 2016
The lads from Your Logo Here have come up trumps again with their bespoke doorstep service — with Wantage Siver Band the latest in a long line of satisfied customers.
New contest set for Cheltenham
June 03, 2016
The Gloucestershire Brass Band Association is to host a new own-choice test-piece contest in November.
Bugle call attracts 23 bands to Cornwall
June 03, 2016
23 bands will perform at this year's West of England Bandsmen's Festival in Bugle.
Muggeridge thanks for life saving help
June 03, 2016
Former Fairey baritone player Keith Muggeridge hopes to raise funds for the service that saved his life and helped him back to enjoy his brass banding again...
Open ticket demand a Triumph
June 03, 2016
Demand for tickets for the 2016 British Open Championship has been amazing — so make sure you get yours before the sold out signs go up ahead of Time
Kane's 40 years service to be celebrated at home
June 03, 2016
The remarkable 40 years of outstanding euphonium service to the ISB is to be celebrated on the home patch for Derick Kane.
Albert Hall tickets go on sale
June 03, 2016
Tickets for the the National Championships of Great Britain at the Royal Albert Hall go on sale on Tuesday 7th June.
Get juicing now!!!
June 03, 2016
There is a fantastic valve oil offer on at John Packer — but be quick otherwise they may run out of juice...
15th anniversary concert for Clarence Adoo
June 03, 2016
Grand Shield champion Carlton Main Frickley heads the stars for the Clarence Adoo Trust as it celebrates its 15th anniversary.
Harper takes Cleethorpes lead
June 03, 2016
Brian Harper is the new man at the helm of Kingsway Printers Cleethorpes Band.
Army strengthens valleys links
June 03, 2016
The Band of the Prince of Wales Division strengthens its valleys musical links with rehearsal visit to Tredegar.
