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Report & Results: 2017 West of England Bandsmen's Festival

June 18, 2017
Wonderful weather and great music making ensured that the 93rd Festival was a great hit with competitors and listeners alike in Cornwall.


Black Dyke

A whiff of the spirit of the Yellow Submarine lives on

June 18, 2017
The highly enjoyable Sky Arts programme about The Beatles and their Apple business still had a whiff of the psychedelic 1960s about it when it came to Black Dyke...


Brasstards

Old Dirty Brasstards go paranoid with latest release

June 18, 2017
A unique take by those ever inventive brass ensemble lads of a iconic Radiohead song certainly makes a Brexit impression in more ways than one...


Grimethorpe Colliery Band

Injection of youth boosts Grimethorpe's ranks

June 18, 2017
Three talented young players have joined Grimethorpe Colliery Band as Yorkshire giant signals new direction in recruitment.


Liz Lane

Tredegar look to past, present and future in Birmingham

June 18, 2017
Major compositions by Liz Lane, Dorothy Gates, Oliver Waespi, Gareth Wood and Herbert Howells form part of the latest partnership concert link between Tredegar and Birmingham Conservatoire.


Cory

Cory happy to perform to empty seats

June 18, 2017
It's not often there are empty seats at a Cory concert — but on this occasion in Lydney it was great to see...


Bandsafe

Free Bandsafe Seminar a must for all bands

June 18, 2017
A free Bandsafe seminar is being supported by the NWABBA in Rochdale — so get along and make sure you get to know the benefits.


Podium

Report & Results: 2017 Holme Valley Solo & Ensemble Competition

June 18, 2017
Plenty of great competitive music making on show in Hade Edge as players young and old build on their solo and ensemble foundations.


Wingates

Wingates hope to raise plenty of sterling for charity with Thornton

June 17, 2017
Wingates team up with Sterling euph star David Thornton to raise money for a fine charitable cause in Liverpool.


British Open

Full Fraternity house for British Open

June 17, 2017
The 2017 British Open is a complete sell out — as demand for tickets means every one of the 2262 seats has been snapped up.


On air

Radio: World of Brass

June 17, 2017
More summer time music from John Maines


jAMES wILLIAMS

Death of James Williams MBE

June 17, 2017
The death has been announced of James Williams MBE — one of the most influential and respected Salvation Army musicians.


Blue Plaque

Grimethorpe join musical forces with David Bowie, ABBA and Led Zeppelin

June 16, 2017
Grimethorpe Colliery Band join some of the greats performers and venues of the music business in being celebrated with an iconic Blue Plaque.


Tanunda

International links celebrated in Delph

June 15, 2017
The international sound of brass has been heard in Delph over the last couple of weeks — even if the accents were a bit different at times!


Tredegar

Tredegar enjoy their spell of military service

June 15, 2017
A successful musical link between civilian and military banding was rounded off in style at Kneller Hall on the weekend.


Whitburn Band

World Rankings — June Update

June 15, 2017
The latest rankings update following the latest major contests in Blackpool and Kettering.


Black Dyke

Welcome faces return to Black Dyke

June 15, 2017
The Queensbury bandroom is a hive of activity as Black Dyke prepares for more high profile appearances on stage an screen.


odens

Foden's success keep them busy, busy, busy

June 15, 2017
A weekend of contests, competition and concerts ensure that Foden's keep in playing trim...


Pennine Music

New music releases from Pennine Music

June 15, 2017
There are some brilliant new music releases from Pennine Music — just in time for summer time family concerts


Boobs and Brass

BBC Award leaves Boobs & Brass speechless

June 14, 2017
The wonderful Boobs & Brass are still coming to terms with winning the BBC Music Day Brass Band Award.


Music

Studio Music moves into new ownership

June 14, 2017
Studio Music has been taken over by the Salvation Army Trading Company.


Brass Band World

Brass Band World June Edition now out

June 14, 2017
The latest edition of the leading monthly brass band magazine is out now — and has everything you need to know about what happening on the banding globe.


Rob Westacott

Westacott takes leading roles at Brighouse

June 14, 2017
The experienced Rob Westacott becomes the new Chairman and assistant principal cornet with Brighouse & Rastrick Band.


Pottery line up

Bands get ready for Pot hunting outing

June 14, 2017
The popular Denby Pottery Village 'Brass on the Green' contest takes place later this month with a strong line-up of bands.


Lofthouse 2000

Lofthouse gains inclusion grant

June 14, 2017
The proactive inclusion work of Lofthouse Brass has been recognised with a grant from the Ann Maguire Arts Education Fund.




Wychavon Festival of Brass

Wychavon releases draw details

September 11 • The draws have been made for the popular Wychavon Festival of Brass in November.


aobba

Cheltenham experience added to new AoBBA intake

September 11 • Four musicians will enjoy an insight into the adjudication process at the National Finals in Cheltenham this weekend.


Rockingham

Decade of joint music making to come to end at Rockingham

September 11 • Adam Whittle will step down from his role as Musical Director of Rockingham Band at the end of this year.


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National Children's Band Summer Course concert to be broadcast

September 10 • You can sit back and enjoy the talents of the National Children's Band of Great Britain as their end of course concert from their recent Summer Course in to be broadcast on YouTube this Friday.


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Saturday 13 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham GL50 4SH


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Sunday 14 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham. . *Please note as of 24th August 2023 the date is provisional according to Kapitol Promotions website GL50 4SH


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Petworth Heritage weekend

Saturday 20 September • Centre of Petworth Town GU28 OAH


Cheltenham Silver Band - Holst Birthday Concert

Saturday 20 September • All Saints Church, All Saints Road, Pittville, Cheltenham GL52 2HG


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards Big Band

Friday 26 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Chinnor Silver

September 11 • Our COMMUNITY BAND are meeting again on Monday (15th) and we would welcome any players who fancy joining us for a relaxed and friendly blow.. All abilities are welcome and meeting with us has no impact on your main band.. Cake and coffee included FREE


Epping Forest Band

September 11 • We have a solo horn vacancy to join our friendly 3rd section band. We have a sensible calendar of contests and concerts.. Situated with close links to the M11/M25 and Central line tube station, with our own band room.. Rehearsals Monday night 8-10pm.


Delph Band

September 9 • We are a friendly, hardworking North West 2nd Section band based in Saddleworth. Rehearsal nights are Mondays and Wednesdays, 8-10pm at Delph Band Club. We are currently looking to fill the following positions; Tutti Cornet, Percussion and Eb Bass.


Duncan Wilson

Bmus(hons), LGSMD
Conductor, Adjudicator (member AoBBA)


               

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