News / 2017
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Musical heritage to be recorded at Tredegar
July 15, 2017
Works that stretch back to 1879 are to be recorded by Tredegar Band as part of their ongoing Heritage Lottery Fund project.
Aalborg Festival looks to attract more bands
July 15, 2017
The popular Danish Festival has had a make-over to attract even more bands to its event
Great fund raising boost for fantastic personal cause
July 15, 2017
The players of Sherwood Forest Brass were joined by friends for a musical evening of entertainment to raise funds for a very personal cause.
Reinvigorated Marsden building towards further success
July 15, 2017
Marsden Silver has certainly shown that relegation can sometimes be the best thing that can happen to a band that wants to become successful once again...
Overhead premiere at centre of Country Park music making
July 15, 2017
A new work by composer Christian Overhead will form the centrepiece of a day of brass band music making in a beautiful country park in Northamptonshire.
Relay work set to help British Athletes in their search of gold
July 15, 2017
Brass bands are being asked to get involved is helping boost the profile of the upcoming World Para Athletics Championships and IAAF World Championship.
Black Dyke heritage comes to life
July 14, 2017
Black Dyke's ambitious Heritage Lottery Fund project is opened in Queensbury, as 160 years of history is celebrated in musical style.
Wilkinson to star in Bolsover concert finale
July 13, 2017
Foden's principal cornet player Mark Wilkinson will be the featured guest soloist in the free Bolsover Summer School Concert later this month.
Tanunda enjoys the British banding experience of a lifetime
July 13, 2017
The members of Tanunda Town Band certainly enjoyed their recent trip to the UK — one that had just about everything a tour could wish for...
Cory rock Rhymney to inspire youth
July 13, 2017
Cory went back to school for three months to inspire a new generation of brass and percussion players and even a few budding composers — and it certainly rocked...
Last top note for Richeton at Dyke
July 13, 2017
Benjamin Richeton's tenure as soprano cornet at Black Dyke to come to an end after four fine years.
Langford test for National Youth Championships
July 13, 2017
Two popular works from the pen of the late Gordon Langford will test the bands at the new venue for 2018 National Youth Brass Band Championships of Great Britain.
Tutors to take centre stage at Bolsover
July 13, 2017
The tutors at the Bolsover Summer School will be taking centre stage to showcase their talents with a free concert on Wednesday night in Shirebrook — so get along and enjoy the fun.
Death of Mike Tilley
July 13, 2017
The death has been reported of the former Tredegar and Sun Life trombonist Mike Tilley.
Loxley wait adds up to Binary Brass
July 12, 2017
An innovative project that brings cross genres of music making together will culminate in a binary explosion this weekend in Sheffield.
Trombone treat with free extras from Band Supplies
July 12, 2017
There is a fantastic trombone treat to be bagged at Band Supplies with a brilliant deal on the superb Conn 88H.
Foden's set for a bit of Man time
July 12, 2017
Foden's head to the Isle of Man this weekend to lead workshops and give a concert to help raise funds for the Manx Youth Band.
Stylish 70th anniversary celebrations for Vectis Brass
July 12, 2017
Vectic Brass certainly enjoyed their recent 70th anniversary musical celebrations in style.
Full musical Code to be unearthed and recorded
July 12, 2017
Euphonium player Dr Matthew van Emmerick is to set out and record the full list of solo works written by the pioneering Australian composer Percy Code.
Harrison to take on new Elland roles
July 12, 2017
The highly respected Sam Harrison steps down as principal cornet of Elland Silver to concentrate on new roles within the organisation.
BrassFest UK a great success
July 12, 2017
Over 130 bands — from Cory to youth ensembles made sure the first ever BrassFest UK event was a great success.
Fancy being an interactive star of Brassed Off?
July 11, 2017
Bring along your instrument and you can be playing alongside Danny, Gloria and the lads of Grimley Colliery Band
Smith puts family first as he retires from top role at Flowers
July 11, 2017
Andrew Smith has called time on his principal cornet role at Flowers Band
City of Chester Training Youth keep developing
July 11, 2017
After a fine start to 2017, City of Chester Junior training ensemble continues to develop along great musical lines.
