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David Morton

Eikanger takes principal lead at Birmingham

March 03, 2016
Eikanger Bjorsvik principal cornet Dave Morton will be a featured soloist in two high profile concerts at Birmingham Conservatoire this weekend.


Countdown

Countdown starts for Jager Maestro's special apperance

March 03, 2016
There will be a very special appearance by the Jager Maestros on '8 out of 10 Cats' 'Countdown' this evening... so don't miss it.


Costa Rica

French connection euph help in Costa Rica

March 03, 2016
French euphonium star Bastien Baumet has just returned from a ground breaking trip to Costa Rica.


Salvation Army

Historic Staff association in California

March 03, 2016
Five iconic Staff Bands of the Salvation Army will get together in California later this year.


Llwydcoed

Llwydcoed add Violet colour to Area mix

March 03, 2016
Llwydcoed Band has added some high profile Welsh and European signings to boost their Welsh Area challenge.


Carlton Main

Carlton Main open up on Cambridge

March 03, 2016
You can go along on Friday night and hear how the Yorkshire Regional Champions are doing ahead of their title defence at Bradford.


John Packer

In need of a tuba for the Areas?

March 03, 2016
There are some fantastic tuba deals to be grabbed at John Packer this month...


Peter Parkes

Foundation layers revealed for Parkes celebration

March 03, 2016
The sextet of tuba players who will provide the foundation for the forthcoming Major Peter Parkes Celebration Concert have been revealed.


Stephen Roberts

From box to baton for Roberts

March 03, 2016
Stephen Roberts will be leading a performance of his own at the high profile Barber Institute of Fine Arts at the University of Birmingham on Sunday.


Trombone Choir

RNCM students count cost of international success

March 03, 2016
The RNCM Trombone Choir hopes to raise £5,000 to return to USA for Juilliard School performance.


Carlton Main Frickley

Main boost to Carlton ahead of Bradford

March 03, 2016
Two new signings and the return of players gives defending Yorkshire Area champion a huge boost ahead of their Cambridge exam.


On air

Radio: Listen to the Band

March 03, 2016
More music and chat from Frank at the BBC.


winter gardens

Report & Results: 2016 North West Regional Championships

February 28, 2016
Victories for Foden's, VBS Poynton, Haydock, Valley Brass (Haydock) and Thornton Cleveleys as Blackpool kicks off the Regional qualifiers in fine style.


Centre Stage

Centre Stage set to support Area backbone

February 27, 2016
Centre Stage Uniforms and Centre Stage Percussion will be supporting the North West Regional Championships in Blackpool this weekend.


Sray bottles

b# to launch new eco-friendly cleaning kit products at Blackpool

February 27, 2016
A fantastic new cleaning kit — made with 100% natural ingredients is to be launched at the North West Regional Championship by b#...


Davoren

Salford explores darker elements of Collision Theory

February 27, 2016
The University of Salford Brass Band explore innovative new musical territory under MD Tom Davoren with a Collision Theory Concert.


contest

New Brass at Beamish contest announced

February 27, 2016
A new March & Hymn Tune contest has been announced at the famous Beamish Open Air Museum in County Durham.


Boness and Carriden

Worldwide banding help led by Bo'ness

February 27, 2016
Bo'ness & Carriden lead the worldwide support for research into a rare disease — one that affects 15 year old Scott Edmond — son of former SBBA Development Manager Alan Edmond.


BBIS

BBIS insurance peace of mind at Blackpool

February 27, 2016
If you want to make sure all your insurance needs are catered for then make sure you seek out Brass Band Insurance Services at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool on the weekend.


Fitz Park

New brass band contest set for Keswick

February 27, 2016
The popular Keswick Midsummer Festival will be including a brass band contest for the very first time — so why not get your entries in now...


Recording

Cornerstone's shanty colour

February 27, 2016
Cornerstone Brass has been in the recording studio to work once more with renowned singer/songwriter Nat Johnson.


Branggwyn Hall

Welsh bands to take foot off the gas

February 27, 2016
Gas mains work near the Brangwyn Hall in Swansea will need to be taken into account by the competing bands at the Welsh Regional Championship this year.


Withington

Ready, steady...INTERPRET! — Withington set to test conductors

February 26, 2016
Allan Withington's Conducting Summer School will be taking another innovatve look at how we go about the business of making music...


Flowers Band

World Rankings: February update

February 26, 2016
Flowers blooming with early contest season success.


Steven Mead

Mead returns to Bergen for Nordic links

February 25, 2016
Besson artist Steven Mead has flown back to Bergen to undertake a six day masterclass tour and to link up with bands and players at all levels.




British Open

Livestream broadcasts brought in-house for Spring Festival and British Open

April 16 • The 2026 Spring Festival and British Open Championships will be broadcast in a new link between the organisers and Red Shell Productions.


NYBBGB

NYBBGB ready to add to plaudits in Manchester

April 16 • The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain will head to the RNCM in Manchester this weekend.


BBE Young Leaders

Brass Bands England to help new youth leaders

April 16 • A course aimed at enhancing specialised skills to inspire the next generation of brass band players is launched with increased capacity by BBE.


Field of the Cloth of Gold

Wright & Round: Field of the Cloth of Gold (Philip Harper)

April 16 • An exciting concert work that recalls a historic summit of superpowers...


Hathersage Band - Hathersage Village Spring Concert

Saturday 18 April • Hathersage Methodist Church . Main Road. Hathersage S32 1BB


Regent Hall Concerts - Central Band of the Royal Air Force

Friday 1 May • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 3 May • St Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street SE10 9BJ


Regent Hall Concerts - FiveBy5 Trumpet Quintet

Tuesday 5 May • Charlton House and Gardens. Charlton Road, . London. . SE7 8RE


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 8 May • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Waterbeach Brass

April 16 • Waterbeach Brass are seeking a talented and confident solo (tutti) cornet player to join our friendly and ambitious band. We offer a welcoming and social environment with a diverse and challenging musical repertoire playing at regular concerts and contests


Chinnor Silver

April 15 • With the dust settling after the areas we are looking for Bb BASS & PERCUSSION players to join us as we look to consolidate as a 1st Section Band.. Varied but realistic diary for the coming year and possible foreign trip in 2027. Rehearsals on a Wednesday


Linthwaite Band

April 15 • We are a welcoming 4th section band with a vacancy for a kit player. Our calendar is filling up with various contests and engagements to fulfil through the year.


Ian Holmes

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


               

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