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Small to head to Mbale
October 12, 2018
Wigston MD Christopher Small has accepted the role of International Musical Director with Mbale Schools Band and Ugandan Brass.
Leyland welcomes Lenton signing
October 12, 2018
The Leyland Band has welcomed the signing of baritone player Sarah Lenton
Pearson tenure comes to an end at Blackpool Brass
October 12, 2018
The four year musical partnership between John Pearson and Blackpool Brass has come to an end.
Lets all support Men United this weekend...
October 12, 2018
Brass band fans and supporters are being urged to support a great charity event in the north east this weekend — as its Men United against Prostate Cancer
O Valiant Hearts
October 12, 2018
EYMS Band has released a downloadable track entitled 'The Poppy Fields of Flanders' to hep raise funds for the Royal British Legion in the run-up to Armistice Day
Extra signings at Lindley
October 12, 2018
There are two new signings welcomed to the ranks of the Lindley Band
National champs ready for Rochdale test
October 11, 2018
31 bands — including National Champions Oldham Band (Lees) and Middleton will be taking to the stage at the popular Rochdale own-choice contest this weekend.
Geneva congratulate Foden's
October 11, 2018
The Geneva Group Instrument Makers have offered their congratulations to the newly crowned National Champions — and their horn team in particular...
TCTC Group Band ready for Alpine Echoes
October 11, 2018
The Clinical Trial Company Group Band will be heading to Austria this weekend to perform at the Alpine Brass Music Festival
World Rankings — October update
October 11, 2018
Plenty of movement in the rankings table following a busy month of contesting with Foden's up to fifth after their stunning win in London last weekend.
Foden's to enjoy regional television limelight
October 11, 2018
The new National Champion will be appearing on their regional news programme later this evening.
Edmond takes to the saddle to help charity cause
October 11, 2018
Former SBBA Development Office Alan Edmond will be donning the lycra once more to help raise funds to battle the cruellest of childhood diseases. Donate today and its double bubble too.
Alarming diminuendo in music teaching
October 11, 2018
A new report suggests that the number of schools in England teaching music is in rapid decline...
Foden's victory gains worldwide appreciation
October 09, 2018
Foden's National Championship winning success has been marked by messages of congratulations from all over the banding world.
Butlins reminder for big prize winners
October 09, 2018
There are still places to be filled in the sections at the 2019 Butlins Mineworkers Championship — but you have to be quick if you want to try and get your hands on the bumper prizes on offer.
Besses set to celebrate double century
October 09, 2018
One of the most evocative names in the banding world will celebrate its 200th birthday later this month...
Lunga pausa on Italian Championships
October 09, 2018
The 2018 Italian National Championships have been cancelled — but will return in 2019 as a bi-annual event
New leadership at Staffordshire
October 09, 2018
Craig Williams becomes the Musical Director of the Staffordshire Band
Silver Rose set for Scottish premiere
October 08, 2018
Newmains & District Band will give the Scottish premiere of Liz Lane's 'Silver Rose' this weekend.
Radio: Sounds of Brass
October 08, 2018
More great music from Philip Hunt to enjoy over the airwaves from Foden's and Cory...
Mike Lovatt to star at Brass in Concert
October 08, 2018
The renowned trumpet star is to give a free masterclass on the Saturday at the Brass in Concert Festival and be featured in the evening gala concert with newly crowned National Champion, Foden's.
Why Foden's won..
October 07, 2018
The judge's written remarks show that Russell Gray and Foden's ticked all the boxes with their world class performance...
Report & Result: 2018 National Championships of Great Britain
October 06, 2018
A near faultless Foden's and Russell Gray produce a memorable National title winning success in as well as outside the Royal Albert Hall.
Vertommen takes new role with Ghent
October 05, 2018
Luc Vertommen has been announced as the new Musical Director of Brass Band Ghent in Belgium.
Looking for music? Then look no further than nkoda
October 05, 2018
nkoda, the new sheet music app has 30 million pages already and waiting for you, and now they want to help the brass band world too...
