News / 2016
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Dixon ends tuba tenure at Dyke
March 24, 2016
Ben Dixon has stepped down from his role as principal tuba at European champions Black Dyke.
Happy memories presented at Uppermill
March 24, 2016
12 fantastic years of success have been commemorated by presentations made to conductor Alan Widdop.
Mutes to make a noise about from John Packer
March 24, 2016
John Packer Ltd has a fantastic Easter deal on mutes — with 10% off all brilliant makes and models...
Trom stars to pay homage to inspirational Morris
March 24, 2016
Trombone stars will pay homage to the great Adrian 'Benny' Morris at a free charity event this weekend.
Death of Alan Exley
March 24, 2016
The death has been announced of former Yorkshire Imps principal cornet and conductor, Alan Exley.
Blockbuster selections revealed for European Championships
March 24, 2016
The list of own-choice works to be performed by the bands at the forthcoming European Championships in Lille have been announced.
Five year percussion link for Black Dyke
March 24, 2016
The European and Yorkshire Champion has linked up with Centre Stage Percussion in a new five-year partnership agreement.
National Youth ready Easter course and concerts
March 24, 2016
There is an exciting line-up of conducting and playing talent with the National Youth Band of Great Britain this year — and a fantastic programme of music to enjoy in concert as well.
Fringe additions to 40th Brass in Concert Festival
March 24, 2016
There are a number of added musical bonuses to the 40th Brass in Concert Festival — so make sure you book your tickets to listen or take part...
Death of Rothwell stalwart
March 24, 2016
The death has been announced of Eileen Roberts — a stalwart supporter of the Rothwell Temperance Band.
Tough going for Coalburn
March 24, 2016
Coalburn Silver wish the fantastic Susan Tough bon-voyage as she prepares for a new life in Australia.
Buxton announce adjudication line-up
March 24, 2016
Derek Broadbent and Sarah Groarke-Booth will be the judges to impress at the forthcoming Buxton Contest.
Death of Wakefield Metropolitan founder
March 24, 2016
The death has been announced of Roy Busby, the founder of the Wakefield Metropolitan Band in Yorkshire.
2016 National Finalists confirmed
March 21, 2016
The list of bands who will challenge for National honours in the autumn is now complete following the last round of 2016 Regional contests on the weekend.
Report & Results: 2016 Welsh Regional Championships
March 20, 2016
Tredegar head the Welsh winners in Swansea with titles to City of Cardiff (Melingriffith), Thomas Coaches Mid Rhondda, Rhyl Silver and Phoenix.
Report & Results: 2016 London & Southern Counties Regional Championships
March 19, 2016
Friary Guildford, Aveley & Newham, Cawston, Chinnor and Castleton take the spolis of the Stevenage weekend.
Pippen caught military moonlighting
March 19, 2016
Trombone star Jonathan Pippen will be back in uniform tonight as he returns to the ranks with the Royal Corps of Signals in Dudley.
GUS to celebrate Gregson 70th
March 19, 2016
The newly crowned Midlands Regional Champions, Virtuosi GUS will be celebrating the 70th birthday of composer Edward Gregson next month.
New top man at Brighouse
March 19, 2016
Dominic Longhurst to take over principal cornet role with Brighouse & Rastrick as Kyle Lawson returns home to New Zealand.
Elland Slow Melody entries required
March 19, 2016
If you want to enter one of the most popular slow melody, duet and quartet contests around, then make sure you get your entry forms in quickly...
Luck of the Irish at John Packers
March 18, 2016
In honour of the Patron Saint and the punters at Cheltenham, John Packers has come up with a great Irish bargain or three....
Memento merry for Black Dyke
March 17, 2016
Black Dyke presented with a rare memento of £100,000 worth of past glory...
EBBA announces Solo Finalists
March 17, 2016
The line-up of 25 soloists who will battle for the European Soloist title have been announced.
