News / 2018
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Death of Roger Thorne
March 01, 2018
The death has been announced of the popular Wem Jubilee conductor Roger Thorne
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.
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: Sunday Bandstand
March 01, 2018
More wonderful brass band music from the heartland of Yorkshire with Chris Helme.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
Results: 2018 French National Championship
February 26, 2018
Paris Brass Band are crowned French National Champions for a sixth time in Nantes
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
