News / 2018
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Big Brass Band goes Wild under Lea
April 04, 2018
Dave Lea led a great line-up of players in making music at the recent WMBBA Big Brass Band Day.
New BrassPass platform aims to bring brass banding into homes
April 03, 2018
A new subscription service aims to bring major events, concerts and broadcast shows right into the homes of brass band lovers across the globe.
Report & Result: 2018 Band Cymru — Second Semi Final
April 03, 2018
The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama Brass Band claimed the second semi final honours in the eclectic audience friendly Band Cymru television competition.
Report & Result: 2018 Yamaha Australian National Band Championships
April 01, 2018
The famous Fireman's Helmet National Trophy heads over the Tasman Sea to New Zealand as Wellington Brass claim the Australian National Championship honours in Melbourne.
New European trophy for 2019?
April 01, 2018
The winning band at the 2019 European Championships will receive a brand new trophy — or not as the case may be with our April Fool news item...
Dobcross youngsters give 24 hour musical commitment to the cause
March 31, 2018
The talented young players of the Dobcross Youth Band organisation have just performed for 24-hours non-stop — with their efforts making it to the pages of The Times and the The Daily Telegraph.
New trio join Tredegar ranks
March 31, 2018
Three new players join Tredegar as they set sights on busy period.
Himes boost for Black Dyke Cathedral appearance
March 31, 2018
Black Dyke's forthcoming appearance at Lincoln Cathedral will be boosted by the flying visit of composer William Himes.
Celtic stars attract an audience to Perth
March 31, 2018
The National Youth Band of Scotland and Cory are certainly attracting an audience for their appearance in Perth next week.
Fantastic response to Boobs final Yorkshire reveal
March 31, 2018
The final Yorkshire appearance of Boobs & Brass has gained an overwhelming response from fans across the globe.
Radio: Sounds of Brass
March 31, 2018
Great music over the airwaves from Phillip Hunt down in Cornwall.
Spring Festival work alert
March 31, 2018
Spring Festival bands need to keep guidance at hand as ongoing renovation work may cause some amendments to the venues at the Winter Gardens in May.
Palanga to welcome European guests
March 30, 2018
Palanga Concert Hall will host the 18th Lithuanian Wind & Brass Band Championship — with musical guests from the UK and Europe set to enjoy the emerging competition culture.
Rothwell welcome teenage trombone talent
March 30, 2018
Rothwell Temperance has signed one of the most sought after young playing talents in UK banding.
Durham Miners set for splash of Cologne
March 30, 2018
The Durham Miners Association Band is preparing for it forthcoming visit to Germany — finishing off with a performance at Cologne Cathedral
Scarr interest increases in Forest of Dean
March 30, 2018
There has been a great deal of interest from bands to take part in the first Scarr Bandstand contest.
Carter gains welcome patronage
March 30, 2018
Tuba player Bill Carter becomes Leyland Band's Patrons' Player of the Year'.
Report & Result: 2018 Dublin Festival of Brass.
March 30, 2018
Oakland University Brass Band make it a clean sweep victory at the Dublin Festival of Brass in Ohio.
Sponsorship link makes huge improvement for Beaumaris Euro bid
March 30, 2018
The Beaumaris Youth Band has received a great sponsorship boost to help them with their European adventure to Utrecht.
2018 British Open test-piece announced
March 30, 2018
'A Brussels Requiem' — a work that acts as a touchstone for our times, both of troubles and of hope will be performed by the world's finest bands at the 2018 British Open Championship later this year.
Location, location, location...
March 29, 2018
Fancy owning your own bijou 12 seat brass band concert hall box in the heart of London? Just check your loose change for a spare few quid...
Low Brass stars link up with Royal Marines for Open Day
March 29, 2018
Stars such as David Childs and Les Neish will lead a fantastic open day for low brass at the Royal Marines School of Music in Portsmouth in May -and you can sign up to enjoy it too.
Reg Vardy to appeal against disqualification
March 29, 2018
The Reg Vardy Band has confirmed that it will appeal against the decision to disqualify them from the 2018 North of England Regional Championship.
Brexit coda for Gregson entry fanfare
March 29, 2018
Edward Gregson will be featured on Radio 4s 'World at One' programme today reflecting back to 1973 when his 'Fanfare for Europe' heralded Britain's entry not exit from the EU...
