News / 2017
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Get your Doctor's papers in for the big money
June 07, 2017
Entries are now open for the Dr Martin Trust Wainstones Cup Contest — with a hefty bit of prize money up for grabs
Radio: All Brass Radio
June 07, 2017
More great brass band music from the unique internet brass band radio station from Jim Fox across the Atlantic Ocean.
Report & Results: 2017 French Open
June 06, 2017
Reg Vardy returns home 'avec tous les honneurs' from the French Open in Amboise.
Report & Results: 2017 Ripon Cathedral Entertainment
June 06, 2017
Eagley end a long wait for contest success as they lead the way in the entertainment stakes at Ripon Cathedral.
Bugle call for new Chairman as Adams steps down
June 06, 2017
There will be a new chairman in place at this year's famous Bugle Contest after Leonard Adams steps down after a decade at the helm.
A hit for six as Foden's get ready for conducting challenge
June 06, 2017
The final of the NABBC Conducting Competition this weekend will see Foden's under the baton of six new MDs plus last year's winner in one night.
Austrian link connects to Tredegar
June 06, 2017
The musical link between Tredegar and Brass Band Oberosterreich was connected up again with the visit of cornet player Isabella Hauser to South Wales.
Friends boost Aldbourne coffers
June 06, 2017
The Aldbourne Band has some very generous friends it seems after they give them a co-operative boost.
Death of David Hughes
June 06, 2017
The death has been announced of the popular bandsman, conductor and composer David Hughes.
Un, dai, tri, pedwar, pump wins in a row...
June 06, 2017
The talented youngsters from Ysgol Bontnewydd Band have claimed victory at the Urdd National Eisteddfod for a fifth year in a row.
Black Dyke Festival showcases worldwide appeal
June 05, 2017
The annual Black Dyke Festival in Leeds showcased links from Elmfield to Osaka and beyond.
High speed link aims to bring brass band music making to Birmingham city centre
June 05, 2017
A fantastic new partnership project that aims to give city centre workers and families a chance to enjoy brass band music making is to be launched this autumn in Birmingham.
Entries sought for 2017 British Composer Awards
June 05, 2017
The prestigious British Composer Awards are looking for entries.
Great weekend bargains to be grabbed from John Packer Ltd
June 03, 2017
There are some great weekend bargains to be grabbed from John Packer Ltd this weekend.
Report & Results: 2017 Aalborg Music Festival
June 03, 2017
There was a great deal of celebratory music making on show at the recent Aalborg Festival — led by top section winners Lyngby-Taarbæk and concert visitors Foden's.
Grand response to Manchester from banding world
June 03, 2017
The fund raising initiative set up by Pennine Music Publishing alongside side composer Andi Cook has helped raise over £1000 for the Manchester Evening News Appeal — in just a week.
Barny rubble joins Lydbrook sponsorship celebrations
June 03, 2017
Lydbrook Band enjoyed a rather unique way of celebrating a new sponsorship deal — playing right at the bottom of huge stone quarry.
British Open drops to 120 mark
June 02, 2017
There are only about 120 tickets left for the 2017 British Open Championship. Book yours now or you will be left disappointed come September.
Death of Ken Hirst
June 02, 2017
The death has been announced of former Grimethorpe Band secretary, Ken Hirst
New signings at Grimethorpe
June 01, 2017
Chris Robertson takes on solo euphonium role as Grimey also adds to their cornet and tuba teams.
Halliwell takes lead at Besses
June 01, 2017
The experienced Trevor Halliwell takes on the MD role at Besses o' th' Barn Band.
Entertainers get ready for Kinross
June 01, 2017
Eight bands will compete at the Northern Counties Brass Band Association Open Contest in Kinross this weekend — so get along and enjoy the entertainment.
Top shop fit for Blue Jeans Band
June 01, 2017
Spijkerpakkenband heads to the Championship Division at the Dutch National Championships after opting for promotion.
Brass Band Podcast: Episode 38
May 31, 2017
More opinions and thoughts about the banding world from the lads north of the border.
Funeral link keeps Carlton Main fit and healthy
May 31, 2017
An innovative sponsorship link helps Carlton Main Frickley keep in the best of long term health.
