News / 2018
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Ray Farr to give free conducting lessons...
June 17, 2018
Ray Farr is making his acclaimed 'Introduction to Conducting' book available free on his website.
June edition of Brass Band World magazine out now
June 16, 2018
The June edition of Brass Band World magazine is now out — and its has a percussive feel about it...
Brass band link heralds 150th celebrations at Cambridge University
June 16, 2018
Girton College Cambridge will celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2019 by strengthening its existing brass band links.
Change of artistic direction at WMC
June 16, 2018
There is new artistic leadership at the World Music Contest in Kerkrade as festival looks towards 2021.
Fancy owning a bit of Black Dyke instrument heritage?
June 16, 2018
You can own your own bit of Black Dyke musical heritage thanks to a brilliant instrument deal on offer from the Yorkshire Champion, Besson and Band Supplies
Darrol Barry funeral arrangements announced
June 16, 2018
The funeral arrangements for the composer Darrol Barry have been announced.
Baker takes in World Cup draw of venues
June 16, 2018
Brett Baker will be racking up more appearances around the globe than England at the World Cup over the next month or so...
Kleptomanics on a nicking spree again
June 16, 2018
Those musical light fingered musicians from the Septura Ensemble have pinched some brilliant heirlooms from Faure and Gershwin for their latest heist...
To Surrey and beyond for Minshall
June 16, 2018
The respected bass trombonist Simon Minshall will swap concert attire for lycra as he takes to the saddle to help Brass for Africa
Prof David King to lead inaugural National Youth Brass Band of America
June 16, 2018
The first National Youth Brass Band of America will see Prof David King lead an exciting line-up of tutors to inspire America's next generation of playing talent.
Welsh Area heads north for 2019
June 14, 2018
The 2019 Welsh Regional Championships will take place at William Aston Hall in Wrexham as the contest returns to North Wales for first time since 2014.
North East trio to lead great exhibition at Sage
June 14, 2018
Reg Vardy, NASUWT Riverside and Easington Colliery are to combine to be featured in a musical celebration of the Great Exhibition of the North at Sage Gateshead.
Lydbrook set to pioneer boundary crossings with latest Prom
June 14, 2018
The Lydbrook Band will be breaking through cultural as well as genre boundaries with their latest innovative Proms in the Park initiative.
Bands in the Park in Barnwell
June 14, 2018
Six bands will provide a great day of musical entertainment in the lovely surroundings of Barnwell Park in Northants next month — including a world premiere.
Arise Lord Alex and his brilliant musical menagerie
June 13, 2018
Alex Hoekstra, a brilliant 11 year old with autism has wowed everyone with his first trumpet tunes book...
BEM honour for outstanding musician
June 13, 2018
Dianne Pannell has also been honoured by Her Majesty the Queen in her Birthday Honours with the British Empire Medal.
Belgian master looks forward to Salford masters
June 13, 2018
Glenn Van Looy will be making regular visits to the University of Salford to inspire the next generation of brass band Masters...
Report & Result: 2018 Newtown March & Open Air contest
June 13, 2018
Although numbers were down this year the quality was certainly up as Porthaethwy Menai Bridge claimed the honours in mid Wales.
Proactive first steps sees youth led development in Oz
June 13, 2018
An initiative to provide a youth led catalyst for brass playing in Western Australia has got off to a great start in Perth.
The sound of Firth restored to former glory
June 12, 2018
The work of Paul Andrews at Brass Toff and the playing talent of Mark Wilkinson has helped recall memories of the sound of the great Foden's cornet player Edwin Firth.
EBBA announce 2019 European composers
June 12, 2018
Works by Swiss composers Ludovic Neurohr and Mario Burki will face the European contenders in Montreux in 2019, as Veronique Gyger will led the European Youth Brass Band.
National judges announced
June 11, 2018
The line-up of judges that will be in the box at Cheltenham and London later this year have been revealed.
Murton Colliery comes to last chord
June 11, 2018
A lack of players has forced Murton Colliery Band to take the painful decision to end its music making after 134 years.
Chav Brass notch up the millions
June 11, 2018
The Chav Brass ensemble certainly enjoyed their Whit Friday experience — and coverage...
Cory leads BrassFestUK music making into the future
June 11, 2018
Cory has recorded the BrassFestUK 2018 theme — and its now available to buy from Pennine Music.
