News / 2018
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Christmas treats from PLC on Black Friday
November 22, 2018
There are a trio of great festive pieces on offer from Paul Lovatt-Cooper — and all in time for those Xmas concerts on the horizon.
Crowdfunding campaign for the 'Brass of the Saff'
November 22, 2018
A Crowdfunding appeal is making inroads to meet an ambitious target to help ste up a thriving brass band in a diverse local community in Leicester.
Amazing Black Friday deals from Geneva Group
November 22, 2018
Fancy getting your hands on a brilliant Oldroyd Cardinal cornet for 20% off — or even a Glenn Van Looy euphonium with a 205 saving. Then this Black Friday is the time to do it...
Tuition charges bring 65% drop in numbers in Scotland
November 22, 2018
Members of the Scottish Parliament are told that the imposition of charges for peripatetic music services has brought a massive reduction in pupils having tuition in some primary and secondary schools.
Carlton Main gains additional artistic support
November 22, 2018
Carlton Main's link to an award winning theatrical production has brought a closer artistic connection.
Black Dyke breaks through 20,000 barrier
November 22, 2018
Black Dyke becomes the first British rass band to break through the 20,000 'Likes' barrier on Facebook.
New leadership team at Jaguar Land Rover
November 22, 2018
The experienced trio of Brad Turnbull, Nigel Seaman and Michael Fowles take over the conducting duties at Jaguar Land Rover Band.
Tennant's extra as he notches up 50 years of service
November 22, 2018
One of the brass band movement's most prominent supporters has been awarded his 50 Year Long Service award from the Scottish Brass Band Association.
Early Xmas prezzy for Poulton
November 22, 2018
The arrival of six new players has given the Poulton-le-Fylde Band a welcome early Christmas boost.
Holland set for Flowers return
November 21, 2018
Paul Holland is set to return as Musical Director with the Flowers Band
Rising stars make their mark at Camborne Festival
November 21, 2018
Two talented young brass band performers make their musical mark at the prestigious Camborne Music Festival.
New competitive chrysalis emerges at Red Admiral
November 21, 2018
Red Admiral Brass is the latest addition to the hugely successful Music Academy in Lancashire — and has got off to a great start.
Black Dyke honour players at awards evening
November 21, 2018
Black Dyke's annual Awards Gala Dinner saw the presentation of their Pondasher of the Year and Bandsman of the Year accolades.
1st Old Boys add brass sparkle to Journey to Cassiopiea
November 21, 2018
The 1st Old Boys Band certainly enjoyed sharing the stage with electro-musician Hannah Peel at the prestigious Northern Ireland Music Prize awards.
Fulham Brass to honour Wilfred Heaton at Regent Hall
November 21, 2018
The centenary of the birth of the composer Wilfred Heaton will be celebrated this Friday at Regent Hall.
13 solo titles for talented youngster
November 21, 2018
13 year old cornet player Christopher Oddy has enjoyed a remarkable success rate at solo competitions in 2018 — notching up an incredible 13 titles.
Lions gain financial boost to Montreux
November 21, 2018
The youngsters of Lions Youth Band are getting closer to their musical and financial target of Montreux next May
Yates takes the baton at Denton
November 21, 2018
Robert Yates has become the new Musical Director at Denton Brass
No doubting Thomas at Rivington & Adlington
November 21, 2018
Daniel Thomas is the new co-conductor at the Rivington & Adlington Band
Report & Results: 2018 SWBBA Annual Championship
November 21, 2018
Camborne headed the list of title winners at the recent SWBBA Contest in Torquay
Radio: Sounds of Brass
November 21, 2018
Music to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of the composer Wilfred Heaton.
Radio: Sunday Bandstand
November 21, 2018
More great brass band music from Chris Helme — including some lovely musical tributes to the late Simon Kerwin.
Results: 2018 Leicestershire BBA Open
November 20, 2018
Ratby Co-operative led the way in the title winning stakes at Loughborough Endowed Schools on the weekend, with section wins for Hade Edge, Horbury Victoria, Tendring Brass, Whitwell Brass and Enderby Youth & Concert
Report & Result: 2018 Austrian National Championship
November 18, 2018
Brass Band Oberosterreich returns to the top of the National podium in Linz to secure their place at the European Championships in Montreux next year.
Report & Result: 2018 Brass in Concert
November 18, 2018
All the world's a stage for Cory as their Shakespearean take on the tale of Verona's famous star crossed lovers claims the Brass in Concert title in imposing style.
