News / 2017
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Mead spearheads international expansion of Bolsover Summer School
September 01, 2017
Steven Mead will be the Course Director for the 2018 Bolsover International Summer School — as it looks to attract global delegates.
Southern hemisphere link for RNCM
September 01, 2017
The Royal Northern College of Music has agreed a new professional partnership with Edith Cowen University home to the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts.
Scots quartet make entertainment impression
September 01, 2017
Coalburn Silver, Dunaskin Doon, Newmilns & Galston and Johnstone put on a show with a difference to entertain their audience.
Grimethorpe and Whitburn open Fraternity doors
September 01, 2017
The contenders from Yorkshire and Scotland will showcase their 'Fraternity' preparations next week ahead of the British Open.
Wilkinson to lead East Anglian Training Day
September 01, 2017
Foden's principal cornet Mark Wilkinson will take the lead at the East Anglian Brass Band Association Brass Training Day later this month.
Brass Factor announces exciting line-ups
September 01, 2017
Competitions with an entertainment difference will take place in Holmfirth and Wetherby later this year as Brass Factor returns!
Death of Tony Bushnell
September 01, 2017
The death has been announced of the popular bandsman Tony Busnell.
Enderby's musical entente cordiale
September 01, 2017
A nice touch of Anglo/French musical friendship was on show recently as Brass Band de Remiremont made a trip to meet up with the Enderby Band organisation.
Armagh Summer lift for Foden's
August 31, 2017
A 17th visit to Armagh once again proved to be a great success for everyone involved in their annual Old Boys Brass Band Summer School.
Sweet dreams are made of this...
August 29, 2017
Easington Colliery to feature in a special homecoming performance with former Eurythmics singer songwriter Dave Stewart in Sunderland.
First World Brass Day looks for free support
August 28, 2017
If you want to help celebrate the first World Brass Day you can do so by recording its anthem with free download music.
Flowers make EE horn connection
August 28, 2017
The talented young horn star Emily Evans is the latest signing at Flowers ahead of their British Open challenge.
Report & Results: 2017 New South Wales State Championships
August 27, 2017
Warringah Concert Brass under the direction of John Saunders gain a dedicated victory in more ways than one in Penrith to claim the New South Wales State title.
Fraternal welcome for Dyke Open rehearsal
August 27, 2017
If you want to hear how the Yorkshire Champion is getting on with their British Open preparations then they have announced their open rehearsal time and date.
Roll out the barrel...
August 27, 2017
A band with a famous brewery past is making a comeback under a different guise in Richmond...
New brass band audience awaits in South Africa
August 26, 2017
An ex-pat brass band tuba player wants to spread the sound of brass banding in South Africa — and you can help him do it...
We are not amused...
August 25, 2017
Hopefully there won't be a performance as bad as this at Symphony Hall for the British Open... All stand please...
Open offers worldwide fraternal greetings
August 25, 2017
Everything is in place for the 165th British Open — with a warm welcome assured for competitors and listeners alike.
Wingates look forward to Open return
August 24, 2017
Former winners look forward to the British Open as they also work hard to secure elite level financial status at majors
Sterling boost with new international stars
August 24, 2017
Two of the most exciting young euphonium talents in the world have signed up to become Sterling international performance artists.
Unite go 'The Full Monty' again...
August 24, 2017
20 years after they first played their small part (so to speak) in the hit film, Unite the Union has been part of a great 20th anniversary celebration.
Last minute chance to get Dr Martin entry in
August 23, 2017
There is just one slot available for the Dr Martin Wainstone Cup contest left — but you will need to be quick if you want to bag it.
Extra security measures in place for British Open
August 23, 2017
Both bands and audience will need to make sure they adhere to the security requirements at Symphony Hall for the British Open this year.
Polo perfection for Cheltenham
August 23, 2017
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