News / 2016
Page 6 of 67
Twinkle, Twinkle, Rising Star...
December 04, 2016
One of the rising stars of Welsh banding has plenty to celebrate this Christmas...
A little bit of early Christmas cheer
December 04, 2016
Why not enjoy a little bit of Christmas cheer with the great brass band entertainer Simon Wood...
Geneva relaunches new Cardinal horn
December 04, 2016
Geneva Instruments has launched its new Cardinal tenor horn, endorsed and developed alongside star player Jonathan Bates.
Vale of Glamorgan build with new principal
December 04, 2016
The Vale of Glamorgan Band has announced the appointment of their new principal cornet player, Geraint Barnes.
Enderby delight at securing Cutt above the rest
December 04, 2016
Yamaha flugel star Lucy Cutt will be the featured soloist with Enderby Band later this month.
World Rankings — December update
December 04, 2016
Masterful Cory dominate rankings with recent win at Brass in Concert.
Midlands youth meet for new term progress
December 04, 2016
44 talented young players of the North East Midlands Youth Band recently met to enjoy working with tutors and to showcase their progress.
Personal thanks to life savers
December 04, 2016
Former Fairey Band baritone player Keith Muggeridge has revisited the people who helped save his life.
Parliamentary All Party Group on Brass Bands suspended
December 03, 2016
The General Election, Bexit and the resignation of its chairman means that at present the voice of brass bands isn't being heard in Parliament.
.jpg&w=300)
Brass Bands England host National Conference in Manchester
December 03, 2016
Brass Bands England hopes to change the strategic future of brass banding with outcomes of Bridgewater Hall Conference.
Brilliant Borders youth head for Belgium
December 02, 2016
The Borders Youth Band is now looking forward to representing Scotland at the European Youth Band Championships in Ostend next year.
Thornton returns to Brighouse in conducting role
December 02, 2016
David Thornton will become the new Musical Director at Brighouse & Rastrick as he leaves Foden's to work with Prof David King in West Riding.
Timing error sees review of Brass in Concert results
December 02, 2016
An error made by the organisers at the Brass in Concert Championship has led to an amendment of the official result — with Brass Band Schoonhoven promoted from sixth to fifth place.
Baker returns to Queensbury
December 02, 2016
Brett Baker returns to start a second stint as solo trombone with Black Dyke.
2017 European Championship tests announced
December 02, 2016
Works by Kevin Houben, Bart Picqueur, Peter Graham and Sir Malcolm Arnold will test the best bands at all levels in Ostend in 2017.
Tuba trophy finally returns home
December 01, 2016
A 'Best Basses' trophy has finally returned home after being won by the triumphant tuba team at Verwood Concert Brass.
Former Band Manager to stand trial on child pornography charges
December 01, 2016
A former Band Manager and player will face charges relating to child pornography at Crown Court next month.
Lone Wolf to be let loose in New Zealand
December 01, 2016
Simon Dobson's evocative portrait of Bela Bartok will test the top flight bands at the 2017 New Zealand Championships.
Report & Results: 2016 North Wales Annual Championships
November 30, 2016
Deiniolen round off a fine year with an Open success in Ruthin as Buckley Brass, Porthaethwy Intermediate, Beaumaris Youth and Denbighshire Youth also take prizes.
Report & Results: 2016 SEWBBA Welsh League Merthyr Tydfil contest
November 30, 2016
There was an exciting climax to the Welsh League series in Merthyr Tydfil as results see title claims secured and lost.
Report & Results: 2016 Belgian National Championships
November 29, 2016
Buizingen are speechless after unraveling the opposition and book their place to represent the home nation at the 2017 Euros in Ostend.
Report & Results: 2016 Scottish Youth Championships
November 27, 2016
There was plenty of great music making on show in Perth on the weekend at the Scottish Youth Championships.
Report & Results: 2016 Scottish Open Championship
November 27, 2016
Whitburn makes it three in a row as they claim the Scottish Open title with a clear cut 'Lone Wolf' led by Prof Nicholas Childs.
Report & Results: 2016 Swiss National Brass Band Championships
November 26, 2016
Valaisia Brass Band retains the Swiss national title in Montreux to send shock waves of awe-inspiring artistic brilliance across the European continent.
Youth and Open titles up for grabs in Perth
November 25, 2016
There will be plenty of great brass band contest action to enjoy in Perth this weekend with the Scottish Youth and Scottish Open Championships taking place.
