News / 2016
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Yorkshire bands ready for St George's Hall challenges
February 16, 2016
58 bands will compete at the Yorkshire Regional Championship at Bradford's St George's Hall next month.
4BR Quiz: PC identity winner
February 16, 2016
That new principal cornet player of the Jaguar Land Rover was...
4BR Quiz: PC identity?
February 16, 2016
All you have to do is identify the chap wishing to take on the principal cornet role with Jaguar Land Rover Band...
Results: 2016 Action Medical Research Youth Entertainment Championships
February 14, 2016
Youth Brass 2000 claim another 2016 title as Wigan Youth Zone takes Junior Ensemble honours in Blackpool.
Never mind the start or finish...
February 14, 2016
If you think a terrible start or an awful finish will scupper your chances of coming in the prizes — it's not always been so...
Bugle call for entries
February 14, 2016
One of the great open-air brass band contests of the world is looking for entries...
78 bands set for North West Area tests
February 14, 2016
78 bands will take to the stage at the North West Regional Championships in Blackpool on the 28th February.
Match of the Day for Jaguar Land Rover
February 14, 2016
The Jaguar Land Rover Band has helped the city off Coventry remember one of the nation's great football men...
Earth moves on Valentine's Day for Canterbury Brass
February 14, 2016
A 5.7 earthquake certainly made the earth move on Valentine's Day for the players of Leopard Coachlines Canterbury Brass — although nothing could stop them performing...
Hotel at the ready for London and Cheltenham?
February 12, 2016
If you are confident about your Area qualification chances this year then makes ure you give rooms4groups.co.uk a ring...
Morrison to headline BiC Gala Concert with Black Dyke
February 12, 2016
James Morrison and Black Dyke will be the headline stars of the Brass in Concert Gala Concert this year.
New performance for Silver Rose
February 12, 2016
The critically acclaimed 'Silver Rose' production will be given another high profile performance in Bristol this year.
Cardiff sign up new talent for Swansea!
February 12, 2016
City of Cardiff (Melingriffith) M1 have been making plenty of important signings as they look to impress in Swansea.
Buyer beware
February 12, 2016
If you happen to be offered a Yamaha Neo cornet for a price that is too good to be true — then makes sure you check its ain't nicked... you could end up behind bars...
Garner heads to the top with Bradford
February 12, 2016
The City of Bradford Band has signed sop star Dale Garner to top off their line-up at Yorkshire Regional Championship.
Brighouse plaudits for Wogan tribute
February 12, 2016
Brighouse & Rastrick Band played to an audience of 6 million people as they helped the BBC pay tribute to broadcaster Terry Wogan.
Awards and encouragement for Poulton
February 12, 2016
Its been a good start to the 2016 contesting year for Poulton le Fylde Band — with awards to prove it.
BBW goes digital!
February 11, 2016
Brass Band World magazine has launched its on-line digital publication...
Gregson Festival to take place in Oslo
February 11, 2016
The music of composer Edward Gregson will be celebrated with a full days of concerts in Oslo in April.
Lewis Merthyr to make a splash with BBC appearance
February 11, 2016
The members of Lewis Merthyr Band will be making an appearance on a new BBC Wales series following the great rivers of the nation.
Foden's enjoy another taste of musical Armagh
February 11, 2016
The Foden's Band has just returned from their 16th consecutive trip to Armagh to work with players of all ages and abilities.
Chance to shine as Deepcar appoint new MD
February 11, 2016
The Deepcar Band has appointed Cathryn Rogers as their new MD.
Davoren to lead National Youth Band of Wales
February 10, 2016
Tom Davoren will lead the cream of Welsh banding talent with new works and a Belgian euphonium superstar for support.
National Youth to be led by Halle conductor
February 10, 2016
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain will be conducted by the charismatic Jamie Phillips on their forthcoming Easter course.
Coleshill Youth to pay musical respects to fallen heroes
February 10, 2016
Coleshill Youth Band will head to Belgium at half term to perform at the iconic Menin Gate.
