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Report & Results: 2018 Welsh Open
February 17, 2018
Filton Concert takes the Welsh Open title back over the border under the direction of Tom Davoren on a day when the earth moved in Wales...
Strong line-up for Scottish titles in Perth
February 17, 2018
There will be plenty of keenly fought action at the Scottish Championship in Perth next month, with national representation, titles and qualification up for grabs.
New signings for Lostock
February 17, 2018
After their success at the recent Brass at the Guild contest, Lostock Hall Memorial Band adds strength to the ranks ahead of Area assault.
Your Logo Here makes an educational mark in USA
February 17, 2018
Your Logo Here in making an increasing impression on the large American market.
Cory to head north for Scottish youth celebrations
February 17, 2018
Cory will help the National Youth Band of Scotland celebrate its 60th anniversary — and you can get a VIP taste of it too.
Geneva boost for North of England Area
February 17, 2018
Geneva Instruments continues its support of the North of England Regional contest in Durham
European Youth Band line-up announced
February 17, 2018
The list of talented young performers who will represent their nations in the European Youth Brass Band in Utrecht have been announced.
MP questions unjustifiable differences in opera and brass band arts funding
February 17, 2018
Questions raised as a Labour MP says the funding difference between the likes of English National Opera and brass banding is unjustifiable.
Spring Festival link for Welsh Open contenders
February 16, 2018
There is plenty of prize money, awards and an early season chance on the first rung of the British Open qualification route.
Blackpool provides special focus for cancer battler
February 16, 2018
Baritone player Andy Wood has had a special Area focus this year — with his ongoing battle with bowel cancer the driver to help his band towards London and others to get checked out.
NASUWT head for Concert Hall success
February 16, 2018
Andrew Hall has been appointed the new MD of NASUWT Concert Band.,
Slaithwaite add to the ranks for busy year ahead
February 16, 2018
The Slaithwaite Band has added to its strength in depth and percussion with new signings.
Dobcross Youth aim for world record rehearsal
February 16, 2018
The indefatigable youngsters of Dobcross Youth Band will be raising funds by trying blow their way to a place in the Guinness Book of World Records
Big field ready for Nationals assault in Stevenage
February 16, 2018
There are plenty of bands ready to try and qualify for London and Cheltenham at the London & Southern Counties Regional Championships next month.
Band Supplies: Second hand specials
February 16, 2018
There are some fantastic second hand deals to be had at Band Supplies this weekend
Redbridge lose Wise direction
February 16, 2018
Major knee surgery means Jeremy Wise will not conduct Redbridge Band at the Areas or Spring Festival
Marshall enjoys his Italian Job
February 16, 2018
Black Dyke's Richard Marshall helps blow the doors off the secrets of traditional British style brass band cornet playing in the Eternal City.
78 bands to take to National qualifying stage in Torquay
February 16, 2018
There is a great line-up of competing bands ready to battle it out in Torquay for London and Cheltenham National Finals places.
Funeral details for David Giblin
February 16, 2018
The funeral details for the respected former Desford Colliery cornet player David Giblin have been revealed.
Death of Bernard Jones OBE
February 15, 2018
The death has been announced of the man who gave Cory the financial power to become the best in the world.
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Hirst returns to National Champion
February 14, 2018
The experienced Laura Hirst has returned to Brighouse & Rastrick in time to join the cornet ranks with Kathleen Gaspoz ahead of their 'Odyssey' appearance at the Yorkshire Regional Championships under Prof David King.
UniBrass 2018 set for cracking York day
February 14, 2018
The 2018 UniBrass Championships take place in York on Saturday — so why not go along and enjoy the music — and maybe make some yourself.
Elliott Brass helps lead tributes to Busby Babes
February 14, 2018
The 60th anniversary of the Munich air disaster was recently marked by a moving remembrance service at Old Trafford, with music provided by the Elliott Brass Ensemble.
Everyone a winner at Coalburn family awards night
February 14, 2018
The Coalburn Brass Band family enjoyed a great annual awards night out — with plenty of well deserved prizes for high achievement.
