News / 2019
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Wardle already aiming for Palanga
May 08, 2019
Wardle Academy Youth Band is already planning for the defence of its title in Palanga with a little bit of local and European help...
Kerwin legacy benefits youth
May 08, 2019
A wonderful musical legacy inspired by the life of Simon Kerwin will benefit its first six recipients.
Bates set for low brass debut
May 08, 2019
Foden's horn star to travel stateside for concerto appearance at International Tuba & Euphonium Conference.
Eikanger on the slide to inspire next generation
May 08, 2019
Norwegian champions keep investing in youth development — with 21 lucky young trombonists benefiting from expert help.
Dr Martin looks for entries
May 08, 2019
The lucrative Dr Martin contest is looking for bands to put their name on the programme for a potential £4,000 first prize pay out.
Easter attractions around the country
May 08, 2019
There were plenty of brass attractions around the country over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend.
Communal support to help Foden's get to Palanga
May 08, 2019
Foden's 2020 European fund raising efforts to get a boost from local bands.
Fine line-up for Aalborg Festival
May 08, 2019
There is a great line-up of bands taking part in the 12th Aalborg Music Festival in Denmark this weekend.
Beer and brass — what could be better?
May 08, 2019
The popular Midlands Beer & Brass event takes place this weekend — so why not get along and sit back enjoy the music with something cool in your hand...
Harper to inspire artistic development in North West
May 08, 2019
Europe's top conductor will help North West bands successfully explore their artistic development in the latest Brass Bands England presentation day at Pemberton — so make sure you get along for a fiver.
Report & Results: 2019 Holme Valley contest
May 07, 2019
Hade Edge and Tewit Silver and Youth Bands lead the way in a great day of contesting in the Holme Valley.
Welsh banding history to be recalled in lecture series
May 07, 2019
The renowned music historian Prof Trevor Herbert will present a lecture on the remarkable history of the Welsh brass band movement next month.
New MD takes over the helm at Altena Brass
May 07, 2019
Ward de Ketelaere has taken on the role of Musical Director at Dutch Championship band Altena Brass
Holme Valley confirms date change to attract more entries
May 07, 2019
The 10th Annual Holme Valley Slow Melody & Ensemble competition will now be held in November.
Camborne open up on Fraternity
May 07, 2019
Cornish Grand Shield challengers to give an open rehearsal on Thierry Deleruyelle's 'Fraternity' ahead of their trip to Blackpool.
Free music tuition campaign hits first target
May 07, 2019
The campaign to seek a judicial review over the imposition of fees for music instrument tuition in state schools in Scotland has hit its first funding target.
Whitburn sign up Marshall and Marzella for workshop day
May 04, 2019
Black Dyke stars to head to Scotland next month to lead a free workshop with Scottish Open champion.
scaba working hard to keep the entertainment going
May 04, 2019
One contest is cancelled but an exciting new festival event will be promoted as scaba continues to bring brass band music making to the public.
Dewsbury Contest open for entries
May 04, 2019
The popular Dewsbury Contest is looking for entries — so why not book it into your contesting calendar.
Dr Brett Baker takes on Education Consultant role at Geneva Group
May 04, 2019
Black Dyke trombonist to take a change of musical direction to become an integral part of the expanding Geneva Group.
Grimethorpe's call to next generation
May 04, 2019
Grimethorpe Colliery Band will team up with Paul Lovatt-Cooper to provide a cracking workshop day next month for youngsters — and its all free!
Surprise honour for Flixton stalwart
May 04, 2019
A well deserved Long Service Award was presented to Flixton Band Manager Paul Thomason at the recent Buxton Festival of Brass contest.
Tindall takes the helm at GT Group Band Peterlee
May 04, 2019
The experienced Graeme Tindall has become the new resident professional MD at the GT Group Band Peterlee.
