News / 2018
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Leyland prepare for Brass Extravaganza
January 24, 2018
The Leyland Band will lead a Brass Extravaganza in Aberystwyth this weekend.
Black Dyke seeks Young Composer to be mentored by Prof Philip Wilby in 2018
January 24, 2018
Black Dyke is offering the opportunity for a young composer to work alongside Prof Philip Wilby for a year to produce a major work for the Yorkshire band.
European tickets to go on sale on 1st February
January 24, 2018
If you want to buy your tickets for the various European Brass Band Championship events then get ready by your computer on February 1st.
UniBrass looks to attract more students for free
January 24, 2018
A neat piece of promotional work will enable students to attend (and stay) at the UniBrass Championships this year — and all they have to do is fill in a form...
Mark Wilkinson takes new top chair appointment
January 24, 2018
Foden's principal cornet becomes the new Chairperson of the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators.
Seaman to rack up the air miles
January 24, 2018
Nigel Seaman is to head downunder to conduct Wellington Brass at the Australian National Championships.
Cornish showcase revives entertainment spirit
January 24, 2018
St Michael's Church in Newquay will host a revival meeting of 14 Cornish bands all ready to provide the entertainment.
Black Dyke stars to lead Market Rasen workshops
January 23, 2018
The stars of Black Dyke will lead workshops on playing, conducting and composition ahead of their concert at Lincoln Cathedral in April — and its open to one and all.
Swedish link for Tongwynlais Odyssey
January 23, 2018
Tongwynlais Temperance will be directed by Swedish conductor Andreas Kratz as they look to embark on a successful Royal Albert Hall Odyssey in Swansea in March.
McLeod to leave Leyland
January 23, 2018
Euph star James McLeod to end tenure at Leyland as he relocates to Chelmsford.
Bousfield to lead 'Brass Spectacular' in Glasgow
January 23, 2018
The internationally acclaimed trombone virtuoso Ian Bousfield will be the star attraction at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland's forthcoming 'Brass Spectacular' day.
Report & Results: 2018 NCBBA Solo & Ensemble
January 23, 2018
There was plenty of top-class musical talent on show at the Northern Counties BBA Solo & Ensemble contest on the weekend.
When in Rome...
January 22, 2018
Black Dyke principal cornet Richard Marshall will be heading to the Eternal City next month to work and perform with the Italian Brass Band.
Newstead opt for experience for their Odyssey adventure
January 22, 2018
Newstead Brass has welcomed experience in front and behind the stands in time for the start of the forthcoming contest season.
Radio: Sunday Bandstand
January 22, 2018
More music from the heartland of Yorkshire with Chris Helme.
4BR Shop: 20% off Denis Wick 4B mouthpieces
January 22, 2018
There is a great offer on at the 4BR Shop on the iconic Denis Wick 4B mouthpiece.
Hancock joins IBBSS tutor team
January 21, 2018
Black Dyke star Zoe Hancock has joined the world class team of tutors at the International Brass Band Summer School in Swansea.
Seymour heads to Europe with top-six finish on his mind
January 21, 2018
The experienced conductor Alan Seymour has taken the lead as the new MD of BMP Goodshaw Band with the aim of claiming a top-six finish at the North West Area.
Wigston sponsorship link to provide community opportunities
January 21, 2018
A new sponsorship link between Wigston Band and well known funeral directors G. Seller & Co. Ltd hopes to provide exciting musical opportunities for the local community.
Death of Graham Fitzpatrick
January 21, 2018
The death has been announced of the former Parc & Dare solo horn player Graham Fitzpatrick.
Black Dyke mourn loss of former President
January 20, 2018
Black Dyke has announced the death of Donald Hanson, the man who helped secure the future of the band following the demise of the John Foster & Son textile business.
Black Dyke to premiere new works in medieval splendour
January 20, 2018
A successful 'Grants for the Arts Programme' award will see Market Rasen Band host Black Dyke and two world premieres at one of the great medieval cathedrals in England.
Foden's to search for lost treasures of the past
January 20, 2018
Foden's is hoping to locate 376 medals presented to the players who won 16 British Open and National titles between them in the band's golden era of historic success.
Childs to lead workshop glimpse of student life at Royal Welsh College
January 20, 2018
Dr Robert Childs is to lead a Junior Brass Band Workshop at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama in Cardiff next month — so sign up now!
Derwent welcomes new euph signing
January 20, 2018
Derwent Brass has welcomed the signing of James Emberley on euphonium.
