News / 2018
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City of Bradford takes Centre Stage
April 27, 2018
One of the most progressive brass band organisations in the UK has linked up with Centre Stage Percussion.
Neil takes on international role with Sterling
April 27, 2018
Fairey Band solo horn Rachel Neil becomes the latest Sterling Musical Instruments artist and clinician
Permanent Sale marker
April 27, 2018
After a highly successful start to their musical partnership, John Anderson becomes the permanent Musical Director of Sale Brass.
Report & Result: 2018 West Midlands BBA Solo, Duet & Quartet
April 26, 2018
There was a great turn out of musical talent at the recent WMBBA Solo, Duet & Quartet competition — both English and French.
Saddleworth & Oldham Whit Friday details announced
April 26, 2018
All the essential information you need for Saddleworth's Whit Friday contests has been released.
Familiar faces to appear on BBC Young Musician Brass Final
April 26, 2018
Euphonium virtuoso David Childs will help present the brass final of the BBC Young Musician of the Year — featuring five remarkable young performers.
Wareham takes Tortuous route to Black Dyke
April 26, 2018
Andrew Wareham, the composer behind the award winning 'Tarot! Tortuous Tarot!' is to take on the role of 'Young Composer in Residence' with Black Dyke.
Musical Gale force wins Kirklees Composition Competition
April 26, 2018
Young composer Tom Gale wins the prestigious original composition award at the annual Kirklees Composition Competition at the University of Salford, with Jared McCunnie winning the new 'Best Arrangement' accolade.
Fernie to lead youth workshop
April 26, 2018
The celebrated Scottish composer and arranger will be leading a great youth workshop day in County Durham next month — and you can be a part of it.
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Whitburn ready to show their outrage!
April 26, 2018
The Scottish champion will showcase its European Championship preparation before they head out to Utrecht
Formby gives 91st birthday surprise
April 26, 2018
Former bandsman Roy Shaw enjoyed some surprise visitors on the occasion of his 91st birthday.
Leyland add new trio to the ranks
April 26, 2018
The Leyland Band has added three new players to their line-up as look towards the Autumn challenges of the British Open and National Finals.
Collaboration sees North Wilts youngsters enjoy National debuts
April 26, 2018
Joined up thinking and good partnership practice enabled the North Wilts Youth Band to enjoy a great National Youth Band Championship debut in Warwick on the weekend.
Reg Vardy vow to fight on against against disqualification 'punishment'
April 26, 2018
The Reg Vardy Band will present their case to the Kapitol Appeals Panel after Area disqualification is upheld by North of England Regional Committee.
John Packer raises the Royal standard worldwide as company receives Queen's Award for Enterprise
April 25, 2018
The well known music retailer and brass and woodwind specialist has received a prestigious Queen's Award for Enterprise.
Father, son and the Flowers post...
April 25, 2018
Dr Robert Childs will take over from David Childs as the new Musical Director of Flowers Band.
Report & Result: 2018 Band Cymru Final
April 24, 2018
Cory head to Utrecht with a lucrative televised win to boost their confidence and coffers.
Report & Result: 2018 Flemish Open
April 24, 2018
Hauts de France are second to none as they lead the way in the international battles fought at the Flemish Open in Mechelen on the weekend.
Atlantic crossing and global outreach for Childs
April 23, 2018
David Childs accepts new academic role in the USA as well as being featured in this year's Proms Concerts in the UK.
Report & Result: 2018 Band Cymru Youth competition
April 23, 2018
Band Jazz Ysgol Tryfan , a remarkable jazz ensemble from a single secondary school in North Wales has won the televised Band Ieuenctid Cymru competition for youth bands
Report & Result: 2018 National Youth Championships of Great Britain: Championship Section
April 22, 2018
Youth Brass 2000 retains its Championship Section title in Warwickshire with a polished win to head to Utrecht full of confidence.
Report & Result: 2018 National Youth Championships of Great Britain: Beginners Section
April 22, 2018
It's a winning 'Blast' from Wardle as they retain the Beginners Section title in Warwick.
Report & Result: 2018 National Youth Championships of Great Britain: Intermediate Section
April 22, 2018
Wardle Academy retained their Intermediate Section title and gain an invitation to compete at the European Youth Championships in Montreaux in 2019.
Report & Result: 2018 National Youth Championships of Great Britain: Junior Section
April 22, 2018
Wardle Academy Juniors takes the Junior Section honours in a cracking contest of excellence, enthusiasm and ambition.
Welsh quartet ready for live Band Cymru battle
April 22, 2018
Band Beaumaris, BTM, Cory and Northop Silver will compete live on air for the 2018 Band Cymru title in Swansea this evening.
