News / 2017
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Death of Don Clements
June 14, 2017
The death has been announced of the respected bandsman Don Clements.
Archbishop renews Whit Friday historic link
June 14, 2017
The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu was a welcome participant in this year's Whit Friday — renewing links that go back to 1870.
Foden's look to improvise
June 14, 2017
In the second of their acclaimed series as part of their Three Year Strategic Music and Audience Development Plan, John Barber and Andy Scott look at the topic of musical improvisation.
Report & Results: 2017 Newtown March & Open Air Contest
June 14, 2017
A great day of music making sees Porthaethwy Menai Bridge claim the silverware in Newtown.
Baton changes from McCann to Withington at Grimethorpe
June 13, 2017
Grimethorpe team up with former MD Allan Withington as Phillip McCann departs amid pathway differences.
Front page news as Boobs & Brass gain BBC Award
June 10, 2017
The amazing Boobs & Brass organisation has been presented with the BBC Music Day Brass Band Award — and it is featured on the front page of the BBC website.
Report & Results: 2017 Whit Friday (Saddleworth & Oldham District)
June 10, 2017
Brighouse & Rastrick deliver six of the best on Knight Templar as they retain the Saddleworth crown.
Report & Results: 2017 Whit Friday (Tameside)
June 10, 2017
It's a landside victory for Foden's as nine first prizes make it sixteen Tameside titles in the last seventeen years
Whitburn opt for Open French connection
June 09, 2017
Scottish Grand Shield champion will team up with Florent Didier of Paris Brass Band for the British Open at Symphony Hall.
New signings at VBS Poynton
June 09, 2017
There are new signings at Vernon Building Society Poynton Band
Concentrated Army training for Tredegar
June 09, 2017
Tredegar Band has linked up with the Corps of Army Music at Kneller Hall for some concentrated training and playing.
Morley runners, riders and marchers announced
June 09, 2017
The bands that will compete at the popular Morley March & Hymn Tune Contest have been announced.
Hazel Grove look to future with well built foundations
June 09, 2017
A welcome sponsorship partnership aims to build on the foundations of success for Hazel Grove.
Enderby Youth Keane to impress
June 09, 2017
A great ensemble from Enderby Youth Band helped rock star Tom Chaplin raise the roof with his group Keane.
Get to the ballot boxes again — Scots looking for votes!
June 09, 2017
Nothing to do with the General Election but a great Scottish Borders Youth Band that is up for a possible major award. So get to those ballot boxes again!
The Beatles, Hippies, Hells Angels and Black Dyke
June 09, 2017
A major new Sky Arts television documentary on The Beatles will recall the impact and the stars of its iconic record label.
Report & Results: 2017 Northern Counties BBA Entertainment
June 08, 2017
Kingdom Triumphant at Kinross as they claim Northern Counties BBA Entertainment title in style.
Press Enter: Shirebrook closing date looms
June 08, 2017
If you want to have chance to enjoy a great contest experience and hopefully bag a nice wad of prize money cash, then get you need to press enter now...
Adjudication line-up announced for Brass in Concert
June 08, 2017
Widespread musical experience and an international flavour marks the judgement calls at Brass in Concert this year
Media set to bring Whit Friday to the world
June 08, 2017
Now that the General Election will be out of the way, there is sure to be plenty of media coverage of the Whit Friday contests.
A timely contest reminder...
June 07, 2017
Passions will run high on the Whit Friday circuit this weekend, but then again, that's nothing new — although hopefully it won't be anything like this contest from 1896...
Bates joins tutor line-up for dual role at Bolsover Summer School
June 07, 2017
Foden's tenor horn star Jonathan Bates joins the tutor team at the Bolsover Summer School — with a brace of free concerts set to showcase musical talent to local audiences.
Cory to go comparing
June 07, 2017
Cory will be joined by the one and only Gino Compario for their latest concert promotion
Pankhurst in USA spotlight with new works
June 07, 2017
The award winning composer Lucy Pankhurst will be a featured artist at the prestigious International Women in Brass Conference (IWBC) in Philadelphia — with two new works to be premiered.
