News / 2019
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Report & Result: 2019 Brass Band League
April 10, 2019
There was a great deal of fantastic brass band playing on show at Strabane's Alley Theatre.
Report & Results: LBBA 2019 Spring Festival Solo, Duet & Quartet
April 10, 2019
There was some great playing on show at the Loughborough Endowed Schools Campus.
Death of John Baillie
April 10, 2019
The death has been announced of the respected Salvation Army musician John Baillie.
Oakmead alumni enjoy reunion celebration
April 10, 2019
Players came from around the world to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Oakmead School Band.
New solo trom for Midlands champion
April 10, 2019
Daniel Thompson has joined the newly crowned Midlands First Section champion, Enderby as solo trombone.
Death of Jimmy McNestry
April 10, 2019
The death has been announced of the highly respected Ever Ready bandsman Jimmy McNestry
Skelmanthorpe strengthen ranks ahead of Grand Shield
April 10, 2019
The experienced Derek Hoyle makes a return to top flight banding with Skelmanthorpe.
Adjudicator Association enjoys BBE link
April 10, 2019
The Association of Brass Band Adjudicators has continued its training programme with a link up with Brass Bands England at their recent National Youth Championships.
Wilby masterclass at Brass Band Summer School
April 10, 2019
Prof Philip Wilby will be a special guest at the Brass Band Summer School in Settle in August.
Radio: Sunday Bandstand
April 10, 2019
More great brass band music from Chris Helme in the heartlands of Yorkshire.
Radio: Sounds of Brass
April 10, 2019
Easter Sunday special from Philip Hunt — with a great chance to hear James Scott on cornet with Munn & Feltons...
The next train arriving at Foden's Sandbach station is...
April 10, 2019
People getting off at Sandbach Station will immediately know that they are at the home of the National Champion...
Geddes enjoys taste of conducting success
April 10, 2019
The 2018 NABBC Conducting Competition winner Josh Geddes has certainly enjoyed the fruits of his success.
Pre-orders for 'The Three Ps'
April 10, 2019
Tabby Kerwin's eagerly awaited book can now be pre-ordered.
Dutch to honour Polish heroes
April 10, 2019
Altena Brass will honour the bravery and sacrifice of a Second World War Polish Parachute Regiment as part of their 20th anniversary celebrations later this month.
From FA Cup to fiddly flugel...
April 09, 2019
McQueen's instrument repairers and restorers continue to leave their hallmark on the musical as well as football world
Report & Results: 2019 NABBA Championship
April 08, 2019
Fountain City claim a commanding victory in Fort Wayne under Prof David King
Bolsover Festival close to the 50 mark
April 07, 2019
There are only a few places up for grabs for the live-streamed Bolsover Festival of Brass — six months before the first note is played...
Yamaha stars set to inspire Scottish Youth in Perth
April 05, 2019
Russell Gray and the Yamaha Neo Ensemble stars will link up with local youngster for their performance at the prestigious Perth Festival next month.
Flowers enjoy Lithuanian welcome
April 07, 2019
An ensemble from the West of England Area champion has just returned from a superb musical visit to Palanga.
Corry hopes to inspire Arkansas
April 07, 2019
Dr Jonathan Corry is hoping his work with Arkansas Musicworks Brass Band will pay off this weekend at the North American National Championships.
SBBA enhance Berlioz connection for Scottish Open
April 07, 2019
A revised version of Howard Snell's evocative arrangement of Berlioz's 'Waverley' overture will form part of the test for bands at this year's Scottish Open in Perth.
2019 National Finals test-pieces announced
April 06, 2019
The test-pieces that bands must master to become National Champions at London and Cheltenham have been announced.
New Third & Fourth Section contest set for Irlam
April 05, 2019
After an absence of over 60 years a brass band contest will take place in the famous banding area of Irlam in Manchester.
The Musicians Optician makes it a hat-trick of victories
April 05, 2019
When it comes to winning awards for its excellence, there is no one better than Allegro Optical...
