News / 2019
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Ford invests in Cardiff
June 09, 2019
One Ford investment that will be made in Wales comes with the appointment of the new conductor at Melingriffith 2 (M2) Band.
New MD at Wigston Band
June 09, 2019
The experienced Geoff Wood has taken up the Musial Director role at Wigston Band.
Foden's spearhead fantastic collective with Superbrass
June 08, 2019
A combination of the National Champions, British Open Youth Champions and one heck of a supergroup should make for an occasion not to miss in Mossley next month.
Report & Result: 2019 Northern Counties Open
June 08, 2019
Newtongrange deliver top class entertainment in Kinross to claim the Northern Counties Open title in style.
Bands urged to support 2019 BrassFestUK
June 08, 2019
The spotlight will be on bands to provide great entertainment and great music making with this year's BrassFestUK initiative — helped by a great new work from Gavin Somerset.
Lions ready to roar at Brighouse
June 08, 2019
The annual Brighouse & District Lions Brass Festival takes place next month.
Denby Pottery gets ready for cracking day
June 08, 2019
Hopefully there will be fine weather to savour as well as the great brass band entertainment at the Denby Pottery Village Contest later this month.
Queen's Birthday honour for Robertson
June 08, 2019
Michael Robertson, the inspirational conductor of the Carnoustie & District Youth Band and Arbroath Instrumental Band has been awarded the BEM in the Queen's Birthday Honours List.
BBE Better Banding Birmingham workshops cancelled
June 07, 2019
This weekend's proposed 'Better Banding' workshops hosted by Brass Bands England in Birmingham have been cancelled.
First bars of Dynasty heard ahead of British Open
June 07, 2019
Peter Graham and the International Staff Band of the Salvation Army have released a little musical snippet of the 2019 British Open test-piece, 'Dynasty'.
Welsh Area returns to new Swansea venue
June 07, 2019
There is a brand new venue on a brand new date for the Welsh Regional Championships in 2020.
Report & Result: 2019 German Entertainment Contest
June 07, 2019
Brass Band BlechKLANG grab the judges by cossacks to claim German entertainment title.
Exciting line-up of youth musical talent at Brass in Concert
June 07, 2019
Seven of the very best youth bands in the country will take to the stage to showcase their entertainment talents at the second Youth Brass in Concert Championship later this year.
Allegro Optical continues on winning ways
June 07, 2019
The Musicians Optician has picked up yet another first prize — this time from the Federation of Small Businesses.
Dutch Open ready for entertainment battle
June 06, 2019
Bands from four nations will head to Drachten this weekend to try and claim the prizes on offer at the Dutch Open.
American youth set to create their own vision for the future
June 06, 2019
The inaugural course of the National Youth Brass Band of America (NYBBA) is due to take place later this month with the ambition to help young performers create their musical vision for the future.
Shirebrook draw details released
June 05, 2019
The draw for the 2019 Shirebrook Open Entertainment Contest has been announced.
Major endorsement for adjudicator training programme
June 05, 2019
The Association of Brass Band Adjudicators training programme has received a major endorsement from the London College of Music.
Adjudicator change for NABBC competition
June 05, 2019
Mark Heron steps in for Bramwell Tovey for this weekend's National Association of Brass Band Conductors competition.
Composer partnership to extend for another year at Back Dyke
June 05, 2019
The Young Composer in Residence partnership between Black Dyke and Andy Wareham is to be extended for another 12 months.
Wigston musical partnership comes to an end
June 05, 2019
The musical partnership between conductor Chris Small and the Wigston Band has come to an end after three successful years.
Elland Solo & Quartet Contest still open for entries
June 05, 2019
The popular Elland Solo & Quartet Contest still has a few places to fill...
Queen's Service Medal honour for Weeks
June 05, 2019
Conductor Nigel Weeks is to be presented with the Queen's Service Medal for his contribution to music in New Zealand.
