News / 2016
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Mutes in any colour on Black Friday from Ev-entz
November 25, 2016
The team at Ev-entz have a brilliant selection of Wallace mutes on special Black Friday offer — so be quick or you may miss your chance for a freebie too...
Black Friday Black List comes to Band Supplies
November 24, 2016
Black Friday comes to Band Supplies — so don't miss your chance to enjoy a musical trip to the dark side and bag yourself a Black List bargain.
Brass for Africa in Scotland to showcase why stars back inspirational work
November 24, 2016
The Brass for Africa charity will be heading to Perth this weekend to showcase why brass bands stars such as Richard Marshall and Gary Curtin support their inspirational work
Geneva to showcase in Montreux
November 24, 2016
The Geneva Group will be showcasing their instrument and playing talent at the Swiss National Championships this weekend — led by euph star Glenn Van Looy.
Belgian challengers head to Heist-op-den-Berg
November 24, 2016
Music from Philip Sparke, Rodolphe Schacher, Jacob Vilhelm Larsen and Oliver Waespi will test the bands who wish to be crowned King of the Belgians.
Horovitz and Jacob gain Radio 3 spotlight
November 24, 2016
The works of Joseph Horovitz and Gordon Jacob will be highlighted once more on Radio3's Composer of the Week series.
Sykes and Williams to lead free Low Brass workshop
November 24, 2016
Sterling Instruments clinicians Steve Sykes and Glyn Williams will be leading a Lower brass workshop in Warterbeach next month — and its free!
Record entry list for UniBrass 2017
November 24, 2016
A record number of entrants and Cory adding their spark of entertainment means a packed student weekend of music making in Harrogate next February — and there's even cashback too!
Report & Results: 2016 GBBA Own Choice March & Test Piece
November 24, 2016
There were doubles all round to celebrate at the recent Gloucestershire Brass Band Association March & Test-Piece contest, led by Forest of Dean Brass and City of Bristol.
Hatfield gain extra trio
November 24, 2016
The Hatfield Band has welcomes the signing of a trio of experienced players as they look towards the Yorkshire Regional Championship next year.
Logan's run reaches 50
November 24, 2016
The popular north west bandsman Bernie Logan has just had 50 years of dedicated service to the brass band movement recognised and appreciated.
Hutchinson to make conducting debut
November 24, 2016
Cory's principal cornet star is set to make his contest conducting debut this weekend in Merthyr Tydfil.
Youth and experience boosts for City of Bradford
November 24, 2016
The City of Bradford Band organisation has been boosted by an influx of new members at both ends of the playing spectrum.
Brass in Concert downloads available
November 24, 2016
If you want to hear how Cory won the Brass in Concert title, or relive your favourite band's performance — then now's your chance...
Imps get new principal leadership
November 24, 2016
Leisa Mallalieu-Ingman has been appointed principal cornet of Yorkshire Imperial Urquhart Travel Band.
Fond farewells for Sleath
November 24, 2016
The Wigston Band has been paying tribute to former MD Garry Sleath after he takes the decision to step down after 18 years in the role.
Brass Factor and brass raiser for charity
November 24, 2016
Elland Silver and Wakefield Metropolitan lead the entertainment way as the unique Brass Factor contests once again raise funds for charitable causes.
West of England announces Area judges
November 24, 2016
The panel of adjudicators that will need to be impressed at Torquay next year have been revealed.
Germany forms National Brass Band Association
November 24, 2016
Germany becomes the latest European country to form its own National Association
Beckley enjoys emergency response time
November 24, 2016
Conductor Duncan Beckley ensures a friend's band was able to the stage after an emergency call led to a very early morning contest trip.
Sterling celebrates double euph success at Brass in Concert
November 24, 2016
Two of the banding world's finest euphonium exponents claimed major individual awards at the recent Brass in Concert Championship.
Christmas Miracle sheds light on child poverty
November 23, 2016
A powerful musical message is being sent out in a new Christmas CD release about the shameful levels of child poverty in the UK.
Baker leaves Brighouse to take on Hepworth lead role
November 23, 2016
Leigh Baker will leave his role as Resident Conductor at Brighouse & Rastrick to become the new Musical Director at Hepworth Band.
Successful Police interview for Capstaff
November 23, 2016
Jack Capstaff will head north to take on the MD role at South Yorkshire Police Band.
Hobbins takes on lead role at Strata Brass
November 23, 2016
The well known player and conductor Alan Hobbins has been appointed the new MD at Strata Brass in Yorkshire.
