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Roger Thorne

Death of Roger Thorne

March 01, 2018
The death has been announced of the popular Wem Jubilee conductor Roger Thorne


Chapeltown

Report & Results: 2018 NEMBBA Contest

March 01, 2018
Chapeltown Slead the way at the enjoybale pre-Area NEMBBA run-out contest, with confidence boosting wins for Hucknall & Linby, Shirland Miners Welfare and Maltby Miners.


Signings

Extra junction stop offs at J36 Brass

March 01, 2018
The North of England band named after a motorway junction has just added a couple of extra stop offs as they head towards the Area Championships in Durham.


Radio

Radio: Sunday Bandstand

March 01, 2018
More wonderful brass band music from the heartland of Yorkshire with Chris Helme.


Buxton

2018 Buxton Contest cancelled

February 28, 2018
The popular Buxton Brass Band Festival has had to be cancelled this year due to the ongoing refurbishment work at the famous venue.


Tracks

Huddersfield eyes on the rails as well as the heavens

February 28, 2018
Its not just the heavens you need to keep an eye on this weekend if you are heading to Huddersfield for the Yorkshire Regional Championships.


Whitburn

Scottish preview at Whitburn

February 28, 2018
If you want a sneak preview of the works in the Fourth, Third, First and Championship Section ahead of the scottish Championship then head to Whitburn on March 9th.


Daniel Brooks

Brooks to lead North Skelton

February 28, 2018
Daniel Brooks will head north later next month to lead North Skelton Band at the North of England Area Championships in Durham.


Horn

Gabriel horn sounds a winning note

February 28, 2018
The talented Gabriel Snowden has become the first recipient of the Trevor Bousfield Memorial Trophy following his fine performane at the recent York Railway Institute Band Section, Solo & Ensemble Contest.


radio

Radio: Listen to the Band

February 28, 2018
More music from Frank Renton at the BBC...


Paris

Results: 2018 French National Championship

February 26, 2018
Paris Brass Band are crowned French National Champions for a sixth time in Nantes


Winter Gardens

Report & Results: 2018 North West Regional Championships: First Section

February 25, 2018
A mature Oldham (Lees) stand out with their metamorphic construction work to take the title and head to Cheltenham as champions.


Winter Gardens

Report & Results: 2018 North West Regional Championships: Championship Section

February 25, 2018
Foden's make it an imposing hat-trick in Blackpool with Leyland and pre-qualified Fairey in London.


Winter

Report & Results: 2018 North West Regional Championships: Second Section

February 25, 2018
Middleton, Bollington and Flixton head to Cheltenham after a cracking contst shone a bright musical light in the Pavilion Theatre


Winter Gardens

Report & Results: 2018 North West Regional Championships: Fourth Section

February 25, 2018
Lostock Hall takes the World Tour honours with a first class compartment victory under MD Joshua Hughes.


Eccleston Brass Presentation

Report & Results: 2018 North West Regional Championships: Third Section

February 25, 2018
Eccleston take to the battle field at the end of the day to gain a first ever Area title and head to Cheltenham as a Napoleonic champion.


Mead

Plans set for Bolsover Summer School

February 24, 2018
More exciting plans have been put in place for the sixth Bolsover International Brass Band Summer School led by Steven Mead in July — and you can be a part of it...


Jones

RNCM announces major Philip Jones Brass Ensemble competition

February 24, 2018
A major partnership between the RNCM in Manchester and Ursula Jones will see the hosting of the inaugural Philip Jones International Brass Ensemble Competition in July 2019.


Centre Stage

Drum rolls please — and keep it deliberately quiet

February 24, 2018
The new MP-Drum from Centre Stage Percussion is being unveiled at the North West Regional Championship.


Spring

2018 Spring Festival details announced

February 24, 2018
The list of bands competing at the 98th British Open Spring Festival have been announced by the contest organisers.


Cory

Cory stars lead Mid-Winter challenges in Barnstaple

February 24, 2018
Philip Harper and stars from Cory Band helped put 120 players through their paces at the recent SWBBA Mid-Winter Workshop weekend.


radio

Radio: Sounds of Brass

February 24, 2018
More great music on the airwaves from Philip Hunt.


Webster

Illness forces Webster to withdraw from adjudication role

February 24, 2018
Steven Mead steps in as illness has meant Dr Roger Webster has had to withdraw from his adjudication role at the forthcoming Midlands Regional Championships.


jOHN bARBER

Foden's give Patrons a sneak preview ahead of Area Odyssey

February 24, 2018
The defending North West Champion made sure their loyal supporters gained a sneak preview of their Area preparations at their recent Patrons' Concert.


Cross

Death of Ken Smith MNZM

February 24, 2018
The death has been announced of Ken Smith MNZM, one of the great cornet players and brass band musicians.




BBW

Bliss and White claim BBW CD of the Year accolades

December 24 • CD releases by Black Dyke Band and Sheona White have claimed the Brass Band World magazine CD of the Year awards.


EBBA

EBBA thanks banding community

December 24 • The European Brass Band Association has thanked the banding community for its contribution and commitment to peaceful and joyful musical rivalry in 2024.


Golden Bough

A Golden Bough taste of Christmas

December 24 • The Ensemble of the Golden Bough provide just the right performance to put you in the mood for a reflective Christmas...


Hamonds

Hammonds ready for Christmas broadcast

December 24 • The Hammonds Band had a bit of a successful run out for their Christmas Day broadcast on BBC 1 with a great event at Halifax Minster.


Longridge Band - Christmas Concert

Saturday 7 December • Longridge Civic Hall, 1 Calder Avenue, Longridge, Preston PR3 3HJ


The Hepworth Band - Christmas Brass & Voices

Saturday 7 December • Thornhill Parish Church, Dewsbury WF120JZ


Enderby Band - Broughton Astley Rock Choir

Friday 13 December • Thomas Estley Community College. 2 Station Road. Broughton Astley. Leicestershire LE9 6PT


Bedford Town Band - Bedford Town Band Brass Academy

Saturday 14 December • Putnoe Heights Church MK418EB


Newstead Brass - Christmas Showcase 2024

Saturday 14 December • St Wilfrid's Church, Church Street, Kirkby in Ashfield NG17 8LA


Wakefield Metropolitan Brass Band

December 24 • Solo Baritone Eb Bass and Percussion required to complete the line up building towards the NEMBBA and area contests. Under the Direction of Duncan Beckley, the band is keen to fill the few remaining seats.


Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band

December 19 • Current joint 1st place in the L&SC 4th section grading tables and 2024 4th section National Finalists. We have recently appointed a new MD and are now looking to fill a few empty seats! Rehearsals in Woodley (RG5) on Thursday evenings.


Dobcross Silver Band

December 14 • Looking for a new challenge in the New Year? . Dobcross Silver Band is a progressive and Successful 3rd section band on the lookout for a competent SOLO BARITONE PLAYER. If you are a team player you fit perfectly! Really enjoyable rehearsals here!


Sam Fisher

BA (Hons), PGCE, Dip.ABRSM
Conductor, Adjudicator (AoBBA), Composer/Arranger, Cornet & Flugelhorn Soloist


               

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