News / 2016
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2017 Radio 2 Young Brass Award semi-finalists announced
December 07, 2016
Eight talented young musicians will battle for a place in the final of the 2017 BBC Radio 2 Young Brass Award competition.
Just a Vibration wins British Composer Award
December 06, 2016
The innovative 'Just a Vibration' collaboration fusing Indian and British musical traditions has won a prestigious British Composer Award.
Blidworth add to the top line for Championship return
December 06, 2016
Blidworth Welfare Band has signed soprano player John Randle as they prepare for Championship Section action in 2017.
Death of Glyn Smith
December 06, 2016
The death has been announced of Royal Buckley Town Band stalwart Glyn Smith.
Radio: Listen to the Band
December 06, 2016
Plenty of great music from Frank Renton over the festive period.
Fairey opens Daws for young trombone star
December 06, 2016
Fairey Band announces the signing of the talented young trombonist Isobel Daws.
Emmerdale and Eggheads
December 06, 2016
Composers and brass bands have been featured on television lately — although not quite in a way you might have expected.
Thomas takes Black Dyke euphonium role
December 06, 2016
Daniel Thomas becomes the new solo euphonium player at Black Dyke.
Foden's team up with Ford for Big Band spectacular
December 06, 2016
Foden's have announced that they will be appearing alongside the renowned Big Band singer Matt Ford later this month — and yuo can enjoy a little taster too...
Longridge gain top flight additions for 2017
December 06, 2016
The Longridge Band has added a number of new signings to the ranks as they look ahead to contesting life in the Championship Section in 2017.
Curtin accolades as he leaves Black Dyke
December 06, 2016
Black Dyke has paid tribute to Gary Curtin as he prepares to start on a new playing era at Foden's.
Brass Machine ready for action at Albert Hall
December 06, 2016
The star packed Royal Albert Hall will be entertained by a star packed brass ensemble under the baton of Frank Renton tonight.
Open adjudication to focus on Second, Third and Fourth Section Area test pieces
December 05, 2016
The Association of Brass Band Adjudicators will be holding their Regional Test Piece Workshop in Brighouse in January — so make sure you come along and find out more.
Childs to help lead Mid Winter Brass Workshop
December 05, 2016
David Childs, Brett Baker and Leonard Adams will lead the popular Mid-Winter Brass Workshop, promoted and organised by the South West Brass Band Association next February. So make sure you sign up now...
John Packer speeds towards Christmas
December 05, 2016
Fantastic festive presents, giveaways and exclusive deals this Christmas thanks to John Packer.
Geneva congratulations to Van Looy
December 05, 2016
Geneva International Euphonium artist Glenn Van Looy recently helped Valaisia to retain the Swiss National Championship.
Downton gain great boost for beginners
December 05, 2016
Downton Brass is able to help teach more young players thanks to an award from the Ernest Cook Trust.
Curtin drawn to Foden's
December 05, 2016
Foden's act quickly to fill solo euphonium vacancy by securing the services of Gary Curtin from Black Dyke.
Shrewsbury make Music Hub link
December 05, 2016
Shrewsbury Brass Band has entered into a partnership with Shropshire Music Service Hub.
The eye-catching pBuzz wins industry award
December 05, 2016
The innovative pBuzz wins the 'Best Brass/Woodwind Product' at the annual Music Industry Association awards in London.
J36 make concert debuts
December 05, 2016
A great year for the J36 Band has been rounded off with a memorable debut concert appearance.
Report & Results: 2016 BBL Northern Ireland Festival of Brass
December 05, 2016
There are wins for Laganvale, Lourdes Brass, Wellington Memorial, Dynamic Brass, 1st Larne Old Boys and 1st Old Boys Youth in the heart of Belfast.
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Jenkins wins Welsh Conductor of the Year award
December 04, 2016
Luke Jenkins of Phoenix (Goodwick) follows in his brother's musical footsteps by becoming 'Welsh Conductor of the Year'.
Report & Results: 2016 Wessex Open Contest
December 04, 2016
There was a great deal of good music to enjoy in Bournemouth recently — led by Verwood Concert Brass.
Love Music actually for Foden's
December 04, 2016
Foden's Band has announced a formal partnership with The Love Music Trust.
