News / 2016
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New trio joins BTM
January 23, 2016
The BTM Band welcomes a trio of new signings ahead of busy season.
Judges no longer a secret in the Area courts
January 22, 2016
The full list of the adjudication panels that will make the all important decisions at the eight Regional and Scottish Championship events have been confirmed.
Yamaha and Owen lead Italian job
January 21, 2016
Yamaha artist Arfon Owen will be heading to Rome next month to lead the first ever tenor horn masterclass alongside the European champion Italian Brass Band.
Gregson accepts Composer in Residence role at Black Dyke
January 21, 2016
Prof Edward Gregson will become the 2016 Composer in Residence at Black Dyke — with a new Cornet Concerto top of his to do list...
Scots call on Farr and wide
January 21, 2016
Besson artist Owen Farr will be judging and leading a fantastic workshop in Whitburn this weekend — so get along and be part of it!
Strata adds strength ahead of Yorkshire top flight debut
January 21, 2016
New signings and some returning players boosts confidence for Strata Brass ahead of Championship Section debut at St George's Hall.
Area workshop aims at benefiting Third and Fourth Section contenders
January 21, 2016
The Oxfordshire & District Brass Band Association will be holding their Second 'Regional Test-Piece Workshop' for the benefit of Third and Fourth Section bands this weekend.
John Packer pick a winner at Butlins
January 21, 2016
There was one especially delighted euphonium player at the Butlins Mineworkers Championship in Skegness — as Martin Ward left for home with a special prize tucked under his arm.
Death of Roger Newton
January 21, 2016
The death has been announced of Roger Newton of Phoenix Brass (Crewkerne) Band.
West Midlands set for Solo, Duet & Quartet contest
January 21, 2016
There is a cracking contest to put in your diaries in the West Midlands in May.
New arrival means new lead at Camborne
January 20, 2016
Lee Wylde has been appointed the new principal cornet of the Camborne Band.
New Zealanders ready for game of two halves
January 20, 2016
Just like their rugby counterparts the New Zealand Youth Brass Band will be giving it their all until the final whistle on tour this week.
Scottish Championship judges revealed
January 20, 2016
The team of judges that will decide the qualification places for London and Cheltenham at Perth have been announced.
Veterans Concert Band marches forward
January 20, 2016
Veterans Concert Band Wales has taken its first musical step forward.
Death of Cumbrian stalwarts
January 20, 2016
The deaths of two of Cumbria's most popular bandsmen has been announced.
Poulton at full strength for contest season
January 20, 2016
Poulton-le-Fylde Band will be at full strength as they start the 2016 season... including an opera singing percussionist.
Ripon set for more music making
January 20, 2016
The wonderful setting of Ripon Cathedral will once again host its popular brass band contest.
Prize fund boost for Morley March & Hymn Tune Contest
January 20, 2016
There will be a 20% increase in the prize money up for grabs at the Morley March & Hymn Tune contest this year.
Raw Brass service fans from both sides of Atlantic
January 20, 2016
County Instruments, makers of the Raw Brass flugel horn has been making fans on both sides of the Atlantic with its customer service.
Linthwaite opt for youth with MD
January 20, 2016
18 year old Tommy Tynan has become the new MD of Linthwaite Band.
Dutch Open looks towards Britain
January 20, 2016
The Dutch Open Championship is hoping it can attract bands form far and wide for their contest in De Lawei Drachten this year.
Workshop places up for grabs in South West
January 20, 2016
There are places up for grabs to work with Paul Holland, David Thornton and Mark Wilkinson in Barnstapole next month.
Report & Results: 2016 French National Championship
January 17, 2016
Paris Brass Band makes it cinq in a row as they book their place in Ostend in 2017 with a superb victory in Lille.
Report & Results: 2016 Butlins Mineworkers Championships
January 16, 2016
Victories in Skegness for Flowers, Hebden Bridge, Besses Boys, Crofton Silver and Sale Brass as the contesting year kicks off in exciting style at Butlins
