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Last few spaces left for Saxhorn Fest
January 30, 2018
If you want to join Katrina Marzella, Helen Varley and Gordon Higginbottom for a great day of tenor horn and baritone music making them you still have time to sign up.
Presto marking for A4 Brass Quartet composition competition
January 30, 2018
This is still time if you wish to enter a work to be considered for the prizes on offer with the A4 Brass Quartet composition competition.
Entries sought for Holme Valley contest
January 30, 2018
The closing date for the popular Holme Valley contest is fast approaching.
Report & Results: 2018 West Wales Solo & Ensemble
January 30, 2018
There was plenty of great music making in Burry Port with more than a touch of Welsh passion on show in search of the prizes.
Report & Results: 2018 Brass at the Guild
January 29, 2018
City of Bradford find the winning route at Preston with section victories for Oldham (Lees), Slaithwaite, Eccleston Brass, Lostock Hall Memorial and a British Open Youth victory for Youth Brass 2000.
RNCM Brass Band Festival offers more musical treats
January 28, 2018
The 2018 RNCM Brass Band Festival has got off to a great start with memorable performances from Foden's, Fairey, Wardle Youth, Tredegar and Black Dyke — with more to come today.
Just a bit more time required at Preston...
January 28, 2018
There will be plenty of great contest action on show at Preston Guild Hall today — although bands need to take into account roadworks and building work to make it to the stage.
Hutchinson ready for Bourgeois breath test
January 26, 2018
Cory principal cornet Tom Hutchinson will be performing the daunting Derek Bourgeois Cornet Concerto with Cory Band on Sunday at the RNCM Brass Band Festival.
Wardle prepare for RNCM Festival showcase
January 26, 2018
The prize winning Wardle Academy Youth Band has been attracting plenty of attention as they prepare for their appearance at the RNCM Brass Band Festival this weekend.
Van Looy ready for the BECH test
January 26, 2018
Belgian star Glenn Van Looy will perform Ludovic Neurohr's innovative euphonium concerto at the RNCM Brass Band Festival this weekend.
Gregson looking forward to a withdrawn revival
January 26, 2018
Composer Edward Gregson will be at the RNCM Brass Band Festival this weekend to hear the first concert performance of his 'Concertante for Piano and Brass Band' for nearly 30 years.
Cory announces 2018 Composition details
January 26, 2018
If you fancy writing a work for the world's number 1 ranked band to perform, then you need to enter their 2018 Composition Competition.
Profound joy for Tullis at award nomination
January 26, 2018
The world premiere of 'De Profundis' written by John Wallace and performed by the Tullis Russell Mills Band could be in line to pick up a prestigious RCS award.
New Royal lead at Buckley
January 26, 2018
The experienced Keith Jones has become the new MD of Royal Buckley Band in Wales.
Busy start to 2018 for Hammonds
January 26, 2018
Hammonds Saltaire has already been busy in 2018 on the concert front with a first contest of the year this weekend.
Children in need at Pontardulais
January 26, 2018
An investment in youth has meant a need to meet demand in West Wales — and any help would be appreciated.
New signing adds to Tredegar's international profile
January 26, 2018
Mari Malm Mørkved becomes the latest addition to Tredegar's ranks ahead of RNCM Festival
Brass Bands England AGM in Manchester
January 26, 2018
You may not have been aware but the AGM of Brass Bands England takes place on Saturday at the RNCM in Manchester — so get along and find out what they are up to.
Time running out for European Solo entries
January 25, 2018
If you fancy your chance of becoming the European Solo Champion, then you had better get your application in before the end of the month.
Downton gains status boost as music provider
January 25, 2018
The Downton Band has passed a rigorous application process to become an 'Associate Provider' for the Wiltshire Music Connect education music hub.
Tide, Time, Foden's and Rosicrucianism inspire new work
January 25, 2018
Composer Liz Lane has explored her family history, famous Foden's victories and the esoteric cultural beliefs of 17th century Rosicrucianism for her new major work to be premiered at the RNCM Brass Band Festival this weekend.
Fairey open Daws for new signing Horsfield
January 25, 2018
The departure of Isobel Daws means the arrival of Charlotte Horsfield through the rehearsal room doors at Fairey.
Curtin inspires youth in Wantage
January 25, 2018
Foden's euphonium star helps inspire the next generation of Wantage players on his recent visit to the progressive banding organisation
Cutt above the rest for City of Cardiff
January 25, 2018
The City of Cardiff (Melingriffith) Band hopes that their link with Garry Cutt for the Welsh Regional contest will lead to Albert Hall qualification over their rivals.
Withington Course reaches 10th anniversary
January 24, 2018
Allan Withington's Conducting Summer School will celebrate its 10th anniversary this year in the European City of Culture
