News / 2019
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Top tuba deal at Band Supplies
June 05, 2019
Band Supplies has a fantastic one-off Sovereign tuba up for sale at the moment...
Wychavon Festival filling up ahead of closing time
June 05, 2019
There are still places up for grabs for the Wychavon Festival of Brass — but you had better be quick about it.
Unison Kinneil bandroom gutted by flames
June 04, 2019
Arson believed to have been the cause of a fire that spread to the headquarters of the Bo'ness based band. If you can help the band, please do...
Read celebration to aid charitable causes
June 02, 2019
A free concert celebrating the musical career of David Read MBE will combine great music, great chat and great causes — and its going to be broadcast too.
Whit Friday organisers gain BOPA clearance
June 02, 2019
Bands taking part in the forthcoming Whit Friday contests need to be aware of their responsibilities after organisers gain BOPA coverage.
Our Lives gets second airing
June 02, 2019
The BBC1 'Our Lives' — Battle of the Bands programme will be aired for a second time later today.
British Open Gala Concert tickets on sale
May 31, 2019
There is a great opportunity to hear Black Dyke and Cory Band the day after the British Open — so why not book your tickets now.
When Tuba Come One claim ITEA award in USA
June 02, 2019
The talented brass quartet from the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire take the low brass ensemble honours at the International Tuba Euphonium Ensemble Association (ITEA) conference.
AoBBA welcomes two new judges inside the tent
June 02, 2019
Sam Fisher and Christopher Bond have completed their training and have become full members of the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators.
Mackenzie steps down at Camborne
June 02, 2019
The musical partnership between conductor Kevin Mackenzie and Camborne has come to an end.
Whitburn take Hills and Vales to Edinburgh stage
June 02, 2019
The Scottish Open champion will make a second appearance at the prestigious Edinburgh International Festival.
Lock loaded for principal role
June 02, 2019
Sovereign Brass has appointed the talented Rebekah Lock as their new principal cornet.
Hathern appoint new MD
June 02, 2019
Stephen Barnwell, the former Senior Director of Music Household Division, is to become the new Musical Director of the Hathern Band.
Band Supplies and Brass Bands England launch 'Starter for 10' project
June 01, 2019
An innovative new project will enable bands to kick-start their own long term youth development in an affordable way, thanks to split costs and potential grant help.
Brass in Concert line-ups announced
June 01, 2019
12 bands will battle for the honour of being crowned 2019 Brass in Concert Champion, as organisers promise a packed weekend of great contest and concert entertainment.
Geneva twins with Newport
May 31, 2019
Ev-entz music retailer will now be the place to test drive and purchase the latest Geneva Mentor, Symphony and Cardinal Cornets — with a special discount on offer too.
Conducting competition attracts worldwide interest
May 31, 2019
The 2019 National Association of Brass Band Adjudicator Competition
Brass Bands England gains BOPA boost for bands
May 30, 2019
Huge achievement for Brass Bands England as granting of Body of Persons Approval from the Department for Education is set to be of significant safeguarding benefit to the brass banding movement.
Eikanger go back to school to inspire next generation
May 30, 2019
The Norwegian champions have linked up with 10 school bands and lots of young players as part of their annual youth development schemes.
Weston set for Whit Friday debuts
May 30, 2019
The Weston Silver Band from Toronto in Canada will be heading over the Atlantic Ocean to take part in the Whit Friday contests and make some concert appearances — so why not give them a warm welcome.
Fancy joining the sweet smell of conducting success?
May 30, 2019
There are still a couple of places up for gabs on Allan Withington's latest ever inventive Conducting Summer School in Leeuwarden — so why not sniff it out...
Bandsman reaches 6000th edition
May 30, 2019
The British Bandsman magazine has reached its 6000th edition.
Summer deals at Band Supplies
May 30, 2019
There are some great second hand deals on offer at the Leeds branch of Band Supplies at the moment — although you had better be quick to gt your hands on them.
Sounds of Heaven and Earth come to the RNCM
May 29, 2019
The RNCM in Manchester is gearing up for a day of music making that encompasses the ancient and modern from heaven and earth — including the evocative sound of the Carnyx — the mouthpiece of the Gods...
Worldwide entry for Philip Jones Brass Ensemble Competition
May 29, 2019
15 of the world's finest young brass quintets will battle for the £10,000 first prize at the RNCM in Manchester in July.
