News / 2017
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Holmes aims building programme at Tongwynlais
July 02, 2017
Ian Holmes as been appointed Principal Conductor at Tongwynlais Temperance with a remit to build, direct and define an artistic voice for the ambitious Welsh outfit.
BandSafe seminar gains positive response
June 29, 2017
The BandSafe seminar evening held by the North West Area Brass Band Association gained an encouraging response with plenty of feedback.
Get you tickets for a Rat Pack night to remember
June 29, 2017
Make sure you get your tickets for a night of easy listening music that will be hard to beat — and its free if you are an Elliott Brass customer.
Let the Bells ring out for Manchester and beyond
June 29, 2017
Tubular Brass has recorded the hymn tune 'Manchester' to help raise further funds for the victims of all the recent terrorist attacks in the UK
Coleshill invest in Green musical energy and talent
June 29, 2017
The former principal bass trombone of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra takes the lead at Coleshill Town Band
Report & Results: 2017 City of Coventry & Warwickshire Brass Festival
June 28, 2017
There was plenty of great playing and a great ending to a fantastic day in Coventry — led by 10 year old Polly Rumble.
EYMS look to overcome wardrobe malfunction
June 28, 2017
If you have helped the EYMS Band recently and have a souvenir in your wardrobe — then can they have them back?
Coalburn link up with Fantastic Mr Fox for tuba fun
June 28, 2017
A free day of tuba fun will see the fantastic playing talents of Richard Fox available for everyone to come along and enjoy.
Brighouse stars help the Northern Ireland stars of tomorrow
June 28, 2017
Today's Brighouse & Rastrick stars have done their brilliant bit to inspire the Northern Ireland stars of tomorrow.
Once in a lifetime premiere for Tullis Russell
June 28, 2017
The Tullis Russell Band is putting the final touches to their preparation for the world premiere of 'De Profundis' by their former cornet player John Wallace CBE.
New principal signing at Kirkintilloch
June 28, 2017
Daniel de Gruchy-Lambert becomes the new principal cornet at Kirkintilloch Band in Scotland.
Exam bonus at John Packer Ltd
June 28, 2017
If your are a student that has just taken an exam and want to make the most of your success — then John Packer can help.
Art lovers able to raise a glass at a brass band exhibition
June 28, 2017
Music by Mussorgsky, playing by Marion City, top class art and fine wine by one of Australia's best makers — what is not to like and enjoy?
National Youth Band retains funding levels from new education stream
June 28, 2017
A change in funding streams means the National Youth Band of Great Britain will maintain its full funding for the next two years — and hopefully beyond.
Cory ready to Rock Rhymney
June 28, 2017
Cory's innovative Arts Council Project will culminate in a local valleys comprehensive school being rocked to its foundations with youngsters inspired to play brass and percussion.
Guards go Rapa mad!
June 28, 2017
The brilliant trumpet player Adam Rapa is in action with Guards Brass today at Birdcage Walk — so get along and enjoy the sensational playing — for FREE!
Brass Bands England gains 46% funding increase from Arts Council
June 27, 2017
BBE will receive over £200,000 a year following their successful Arts Council England 4 year funding application — but the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain sees a huge drop.
Play on with John Wallace in Glasgow
June 25, 2017
You can join world class performers at The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland 'Play on Summer School' in August — giving yourself a unique opportunity to receive coaching from world renowned tutors.
Black Dyke ready for Pyramid performance
June 24, 2017
Black Dyke will be kick starting the musical magic on the Pyramid stage at the Glastonbury Festival on Sunday.
Thoresby welcome new VP roles
June 24, 2017
Two great supporters of Thoresby Colliery Band have taken on new roles to carry on helping the Midlands band.
Tennant's extra at UNISON Kinneil
June 24, 2017
Chris Shanks and Raymond Tennant to take the musical lead at UNISON Kinneil.
Duguid takes the helm at Aveley & Newham
June 24, 2017
Alan Duguid becomes the new Musical Director at Aveley & Newham Band
Littlemore move means end of Ware musical partnership
June 24, 2017
The 11 year musical partnership between Ware Brass and Phillip Littlemore will come to end next month.
90 foot drop reveals Tredegar surprise
June 24, 2017
Tredegar's 2017 Arts & Business Cymru Awards appearance certainly came with a bit of a surprise.
