News / 2018
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Roberts set for new stained glass triptych
March 04, 2018
A major new work by composer Stephen Roberts will be given a world premiere in Birmingham next weekend — inspired by a trio of the greatest stained glass windows of worship.
How to impress a future King...
March 04, 2018
The forerunner of the Lewis Merthyr Band certainly knew how to impress a future King...
Competitive focus on Huddersfield
March 04, 2018
The epi-centre of competitive world banding this weekend is at Huddersfield Town Hall.
Strong line-up for Dublin Festival of Brass
March 04, 2018
Nine bands from across the eastern United States will be in Ohio later this month for the second Dublin Festival of Brass.
Bates sheds light in composition workshop
March 04, 2018
The man behind the Second Section Area test piece recently shone more light of composing with GCSE and A level students in Towcester.
Report & Results: 2018 ODBBA (Oxford) contest
March 04, 2018
Brunel Brass leads the way on a cracking day of detailed pre-Area contesting — with section wins for AW Parker (Drybrook), Horsham, Towcester Studio, Gosport Solent and Watership Brass.
Shepherd Youth enjoy gift aid tour
March 04, 2018
The talented youngsters of the Shepherd Group Youth Band recently enjoyed a great tour to Wiltshire where they helped a wonderful charity.
Report & Results: 2018 Yorkshire Regional Championships: Second Section
March 03, 2018
Crofton Silver makes light of the opposition to claim the Second Section title and head to Cheltenham with fellow qualifiers South Yorkshire Police.
Report & Results: 2018 Yorkshire Regional Championships: Third Section
March 03, 2018
Barnsley Brass lead the title winning march over the Alps to Cheltenham with a bravura portrait painting victory led by William Rushworth.
Never mind the weather — its all about the delivery at the Brass Band Music Shop
March 03, 2018
Why not just sit back snugly your home and browse through some great music for those warm summer days ahead...
Top 20 European soloist contenders announced
March 03, 2018
The 20 brass and percussion performers who will battle it out for the 2018 European Solo Competition title have been announced.
Roche welcome Arnold to the helm
March 03, 2018
Roche Brass has welcomed the new appointment as MD of the experienced Mark Arnold
Forest of Dean youngsters get ready for debut appearance
March 03, 2018
The new Forest of Dean Brass Training Band to make debut on a playful stage...
Report & Results: 2018 Yorkshire Regional Championships: Fourth Section
March 03, 2018
An outstanding Gawthorpe Brass 85 claim the first title of the weekend in Huddersfield to be joined at the National Final by Garforth
Porthouse gets a 200 mile rehearsal lift
March 02, 2018
Carlton Main Frickley was determined to get their conductor to band — even if it meant giving him a 200 mile lift in the snow...
Yorkshire Championships ready for action — but check travel and weather
March 02, 2018
The Yorkshire Regional Championships take place this weekend as planned — but please take time to check your travel plans and the weather forecasts.
European judges announced
March 02, 2018
The line-up of judges that will decide the destination of the 2018 European titles have been revealed.
Mining seams of brass bands and social history to be explored
March 02, 2018
The unique heritage of brass banding and the mining industry in North East Derbyshire is set to be explored — with bands invited to be part of a lasting legacy.
Players in close up...
March 01, 2018
A series of six stunning portraits of players after they had performed at last year's Albert Hall National Final are currently being shown at the influential Grey Advertising Agency in London.
Yorkshire Regional Championships to go ahead
March 01, 2018
The Yorkshire Regional Championships will go ahead this weekend despite the weather conditions.
Death of Ian Williams
March 01, 2018
The brass banding movement mourns the loss of Ian Williams, the renowned former principal cornet player of Cory Band and one of the finest ever Welsh cornet players.
Report & Results: 2018 BBLNI Brass in Concert Championship
March 01, 2018
Laganvale (Metal Technology) heads the early season entertainment prize winners at the BBLNI event in Northern Ireland
Registry closure warning for bands
March 01, 2018
The severe weather will mean the closure of the Brass Band Players Registry this Friday.
North of England Area Championships Banks vital support
March 01, 2018
The North of England Regional Championships has gained valuable financial support from the Banks Group.
