News / 2019
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Higginbottom leads award winners at BBE Conference
September 29, 2019
Gordon Higginbottom, UniBrass, Shepherd Group Band and Heidi Bradley gain recognition for their outstanding contributions to the banding movement.
Positivity emanates at AGM of Brass Bands England
September 29, 2019
Increased membership, successful initiatives, robust finances and a a fix to the problem of Europe adds to the sense of optimism at Brass Bands England Annual General Meeting.
Foden's Solo, Duet & Quartet contest gains new support
September 27, 2019
The popular Solo, Duet & Quartet contest has gained new support this year as well looking for a new generation of judges.
Jeans leads fitting tribute to stalwart supporter
September 27, 2019
Trombone star Chris Jeans led a a fantastic practical tribute to a great supporter of Cheltenham Silver Band.
German National welcomes sponsor support to add to musical tradition
September 27, 2019
The bi-annual German National Championship will take place in Bad Kissingen in 2020 boosted by Geneva support and based on traditional test-piece values.
Scott takes helm at Foss Dyke
September 27, 2019
The experienced Ian Scott has become the new Musical Director at Foss Dyke Band.
Best of Brass set to take to Morley stage
September 27, 2019
Eight top class bands will be featured in the 2019/2020 Leeds 'Best of Brass' series of concerts at Morley Town Hall over the next few months.
Major key sounds for Gregson at BBE Conference
September 27, 2019
Edward Gregson is looking forward to presenting the keynote speech at the Brass Bands England Conference in Sale this weekend.
Stevenage set-up for 2020 Area Championships
September 27, 2019
Dates, structure and adjudication team announced for 2010 London & Southern Counties Regional Championships.
Death of Jimmy Thompson
September 27, 2019
The death has been announced of one of the great figures of North East banding.
Grimethorpe add Lenton to Albert Hall line-up
September 27, 2019
Grimethorpe Colliery sign baritone star Sarah Lenton to their ranks ahead of Albert Hall challenge.
Report & Result: 2019 Besson Swiss Open Contest
September 25, 2019
A new mix and match approach also sees a new combination at Brass Band 13 Etoiles reclaim the Besson Swiss Open title.
Eikanger set for Vortex in Bergen
September 24, 2019
The Norwegian champion will showcase major works at the influential BrassWind Festival in Bergen this weekend — including Robert Simpson's rarely heard final work for the brass band medium.
Interview with Kenny Crookston: Part 3
September 24, 2019
Ahead of the forthcoming BBE Conference CEO Kenny Crookston talks about what the future holds for the organisation over the next 12 months or more.
Last call for BBE Conference
September 24, 2019
If you want to have your say on Better Banding then make sure you sign up for the BBE Brass Band Conference in Sale this weekend.
Knight claims tuba title in Germany
September 24, 2019
Ross Knight claims the runner-up spot in the prestigious Aeolus Competition beating 18 other world class tuba players in the process.
Youngsters enjoy a spell of Guard duty...
September 24, 2019
Young players from the Tredegar and Ebbw Valley area have enjoyed some inspirational teaching from stars from the Band of the Welsh Guards...
Varley wows at the Proms
September 24, 2019
Grimethorpe horn star Helen Varley wows the audience at Shirley Band's recent 'Last Night of the Proms'.
Kirkbymoorside open doors to next 200 years of community music making
September 24, 2019
The doors have finally been opened on the new musical home of Kirkbymoorside Town Band, after an amazing fun raising project.
King pays a visit to a Brighouse Titan...
September 24, 2019
Prof David King recently headed to Merseyside to meet up with Brighouse & Rastrick Titan, the great James Scott.
City of Bristol adopt a composer
September 24, 2019
The City of Bristol Band will be working alongside composer Laura Shipsey after taking up the adoption process.
Butlins offers extra attractions for competitors
September 23, 2019
The Butlins Mineworkers' Festival aims to make their 2020 Festival an even more attractive proposition for competitors with BBE link, test-piece selections and prize money boost.
Report & Result: 2019 Emmental March Contest
September 22, 2019
There was a great response from competitors and brass band lovers to the first march contest event in Oberburg in Switzerland
Report & Result: 2019 Hardraw Scar Festival
September 22, 2019
The Leyburn Band are top dogs at the famous Hardaw Scar Brass Band in Festival after a great day of entertainment in the Yorkshire sun.
