News / 2018
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Brass Bands England seeks consultation on National Youth Championships
May 22, 2018
BBE seeks consultation over future structure and development of the National Youth Championships of Great Britain.
Brooke's Barmy Army on the march again
May 20, 2018
Make sure you support an inspirational young woman and an equally inspirational cause as they perform on a 10k course through Manchester on a very hot day today!
Tredegar to give world premiere of Tallis masterpiece
May 19, 2018
Tredegar Band will give the world premiere of a brass band arrangement of 'Spem in Alium' amid the splendour of Llandaff Cathedral in Cardiff this evening.
Keep an eye out for the troms in Windsor today...
May 19, 2018
If you are glued to the set then see if you can pick out the troms of The Band of the Irish Guards — playing on their shiny new Rath Instruments
Kapitol sets out the cathedral Flowers
May 19, 2018
Flowers Band will be presenting the first of a series of Cathedral Concerts in Gloucester this evening — with music for all the family (the Royals included).
John Packer comes up with the best wedding day gift for the happy couple...
May 19, 2018
Use the WEDDING code and you can get your hands on the very best of British and American instruments at a special celebratory offer
A Garden Party trio by Royal Command...
May 19, 2018
Foden's pair of Mark Wilkinson and John Barber were joined by well known conductor Chris Wormald at the latest Buckingham Palace Garden Party hosted by Her Majesty the Queen.
Wardle look for brass to stay top in Europe and beyond
May 19, 2018
A lack of new instruments means that Wardle Academy needs financial help to stay at the very top of the youth banding tree...
Yorkshire youth get ready for Black Dyke Festival
May 19, 2018
The talented youngsters of the Yorkshire Youth Band have been putting the final touches to their preparations for their appearance at the forthcoming Black Dyke Festival
Into the Future takes the musical lead for Brassfest 2018
May 19, 2018
A new work by Max Stannard will provide the musical anthem for Braassfest 2018 — and is now available from Pennine Music
The true spirit of contesting...
May 19, 2018
When potential disaster struck for the EYMS Band just minutes before they went on stage at the Grand Shield in Blackpool, Thoresby Colliery's euph player came to the rescue...
Bad Wolf knocks on Royal Welsh College Door to help
May 19, 2018
Natasha Hale, Head of Bad Wolf Productions in Wales has joined the board of the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama.
Gloucestershire Youth revival
May 19, 2018
Thanks to some brilliant support, the Gloucestershire Youth Brass Band has been revived and is raring to go under the baton of Ian Porthouse...
Sterling stars set to help Waterbeach 40th celebrations
May 19, 2018
Stars such as Glyn and Helen Williams from Sterling Musical Instruments will help Waterbeach Brass celebrate their 40th anniversary.
Report & Results: 2018 East Anglian BBA Solo & Quartet
May 19, 2018
There was plenty of great playing on show at the recent East Anglian Brass Band Association Solo & Quartet contest held at Blackfriars Hall in Norwich.
Open ticket demand sees closed signs loom
May 18, 2018
There are less than 60 tickets left for the 2018 British Open after a single day of unprecedented demand — so you will need to be quick to get a seat.
Brass Band archive temporarily closed as BBE takes over role
May 18, 2018
Brass Bands England will take over responsibility for the Brass Band Archive as it seeks a new way in which its artefacts can be accessed.
Not so old MacDonald to celebrate 50 years being a top-man
May 18, 2018
One of the UKs most respected principal cornet players will celebrate half a century of banding with a concert in his honour this weekend
4BR works towards GDPR deadline
May 18, 2018
4BR has been working towards meeting the full requirements of the GDPR regulations that will come into force later this month.
2018 British Open tickets go on sale
May 18, 2018
Tickets for the 166th British Open Championship will go on sale at 10.00am this morning. You will need to book early to avoid disappointment.
Baker leaves Hepworth
May 17, 2018
The 18 month musical partnership between Leigh Baker and the Hepworth Band has come to an end.
Taff Vale looks for foundation help
May 17, 2018
Taff Vale Brass is looking for help with their tuba foundation work to keep building towards a bright future.
Black Dyke welcomes back a familiar talent
May 16, 2018
Anne Challinor makes a welcome return to the percussion section of the Yorkshire champion.
The mother of all fund raisers...
May 16, 2018
Lesley Wilkinson will be getting on her bike to help the North Skelton Band get to Cheltenham...
New Rayburn Tours Brochure launched
May 16, 2018
The new Rayburn Tours Brochure has been produced with exciting brass band destinations just a step away...
