News / 2018
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Brass Bands England to help lead support of a nation's thanks
February 23, 2018
Brass Bands England will help promote 'Battles Over' — a unique commemoration of the end of the First World War, 100 years to the day the guns finally fell silent.
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National Champions look for Odyssey repeat
February 23, 2018
Brighouse & Rastrick will be opening their doors for a sneak preview of their 'Odyssey' preparations.
Strata build Regional hopes on new foundations
February 23, 2018
Strata Brass will head to Huddersfield next weekend with a number of new signings in the ranks.
Radio: Sunday Bandstand
February 23, 2018
More great music from Chris Helme in the heartland of Yorkshire banding
Train disruptions for Blackpool
February 23, 2018
If you're travelling to Blackpool by train for the North West Regional Championships this weekend, then make sure you give yourselves plenty of time to get there.
French contenders ready for National challenge
February 21, 2018
Thirteen bands will battle for French National titles in Nantes this weekend.
Withington Course set for 10th anniversary in European City of Culture
February 21, 2018
Allan Withington's Conducting Summer School will celebrate its 10th anniversary this year in Leeuwarden, the European City of Culture — and you can be a part of it...
History shows that Black Dyke bottled it...
February 21, 2018
A fantastic replica uniform from the earliest days of the Black Dyke Band has come up with a colourful surprise thanks to Centre Stage Uniforms and some historical research...
Scots look for march to mark 60th anniversary of NYBBS
February 21, 2018
The Scottish Brass Band Association is offering a grand first prize for the young composer who can mark the 60th anniversary of the National Youth Band of Scotland with a cracking march...
Fantastic anniversary music from the Brass Band Music Shop
February 21, 2018
There are plenty of great pieces marking important anniversaries — and you can get them all from the Brass Band Music Shop.
56th and final time for Dirk
February 21, 2018
Hatfield Band's BBb tuba player Derek Dawson will be taking a final Area bow in Huddersfield — 56 years after he made his debut...
Black Dyke open up on Odyssey
February 20, 2018
Defending champion Black Dyke will hold their open rehearsal on 'Odyssey' ahead of their title defence in Huddersfield.
Porthouse the Main man for Carlton challenge
February 20, 2018
Ian Porthouse will lead Carlton Main Frickley's challenge at the Yorkshire Area Championships.
Pre-regional run outs in the Midlands
February 20, 2018
A dozen bands will give themselves a pre-regional run-out at the NEMBBA contest this weekend in Normanton.
Golding to take final bow at Blackpool
February 20, 2018
Mike Golding will take Pemberton Old Wigan DW B Band for the last time at the North West Regional Championships.
Marsden look to make new Huddersfield Mark
February 20, 2018
Marsden Silver returns to the top flight at the Yorkshire Area Championship determined to make a successful impression under new conductor Mark Peacock.
Besses looking forward in 200th year
February 20, 2018
Despite some lean times of late one of the most famous names in brass banding is back on the road to full strength recovery.
Deiniolen players shine in solo spotlights
February 20, 2018
The players from Deiniolen Silver Band certainly made their mark at the recent North Wales Solo & Duet Championships in Caernarfon.
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February 20, 2018
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Great first gathering of the year for Yorkshire youth
February 20, 2018
The talented youngsters of the Yorkshire Youth Band have just met up for the first time in Saddleworth under the baton of Black Dyke Director of Music Prof Nicholas Childs.
Hardraw Scar open for entries
February 18, 2018
One of the most famous open air brass band contests in the world is open for entries.
Final chord call for A4 Quartet composer competition
February 18, 2018
There are just a few days left to get you entry in if you want to get your work performed by the award winning A4 Brass Quartet.
Report & Results: 2018 UniBrass Trophy
February 17, 2018
The students of the Royal Northern College of Music retain their hold on the UniBrass Trophy
Report & Results: 2018 UniBrass Shield
February 17, 2018
Bristol University come out top in the battle for the UniBrass Shield.
