News / 2017
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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.
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...
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...
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.
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 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...
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
World Rankings — June Update
June 15, 2017
The latest rankings update following the latest major contests in Blackpool and Kettering.
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.
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...
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
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.
Studio Music moves into new ownership
June 14, 2017
Studio Music has been taken over by the Salvation Army Trading Company.
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.
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.
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 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.
