News / 2019
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Elland Youth ask for a pound of support at Huddersfield
February 27, 2019
If you have a spare pound in your pocket at Huddersfield this weekend, make sure you buy a raffle ticket to help get Elland Youth Band to Montreux — and there are plenty of great prizes to be won too...
Report & Results: 2019 ODBBA (Oxford) Winter Contest
February 27, 2019
There was a fine weekend of competition in Woodstock as Kidlington, Brunel, Wotton-under-Edge, Olney, Shipston and Reading Spring Gardens enjoy success.
Report & Results: 2019 NEMBBA Contest
February 27, 2019
There was a great chance for bands to give their Area test-piece preparation a run out ahead of their qualifying contests — with Hatfield, Hade Edge, Long Eaton and Matlock gaining an extra boost of confidence.
Brighouse to showcase Seascapes before Huddersfield challenge
February 27, 2019
Dr David Thornton and Brighouse & Rastrick will provide listeners with the chance to hear their 'Seascapes' preparation ahead of the Area contest.
Radio: Sounds of Brass
February 27, 2019
Philip Hunt brings more great brass band music to the airwaves
Radio: World of Brass
February 27, 2019
John Maines with another great line-up of brass band music to enjoy
Report & Results: 2019 North West Regional Championships
February 24, 2019
Foden's, Rainford, Bollington, Valley Brass (Haydock) and Sale Brass led the title winners at Blackpool's Winter Gardens
World Rankings — February update
February 24, 2019
There's some significant moves in the rankings table prior to the forthcoming round of Regional Championships with Eikanger-Bjørsvik securing a top 4 spot following their impressive recent victory in the Norwegian Nationals.
Bargains begin at 40 for Band Supplies...
February 23, 2019
Band Supplies will be celebrating its 40th anniversary all year long with some amazing bargains and deals on instruments... starting in Blackpool this weekend.
From Texas to Blackpool for Musicwear etc
February 23, 2019
The award winning Musicwear etc company has headed back from Texas to Blackpool to enjoy the traditional delights of the North West Regional Championships.
Radio: Sunday Bandstand
February 23, 2019
More great music from Chris Helme from the heartland of Yorkshire.
On the road again...
February 23, 2019
Pennine Music and the Brass Band Music Shop will be on the road to various contest over the next month — so make sure you catch up with them if you can...
Welsh bands encouraged to enter the National
February 23, 2019
The National Eisteddfod of Wales is looking for domestic contenders for its televised titles.
Youth initiative set to give Foden's extra support
February 23, 2019
A wonderful youth initiative from the East Anglian Brass Band Association will see 250 young players enjoy the National Champion in action.
Black Dyke to showcase Seascapes preparation
February 23, 2019
The defending Yorkshire Regional Champion will be holding an open rehearsal ahead of their title defence in Morley Town Hall next week.
Death of Bob Hick
February 23, 2019
The death has been announced of Lofthouse 2000 Band cornet player Bob Hick.
Last few seats for top flight battle in Huddersfield
February 23, 2019
If you want to ensure you get a seat to hear the Championship Section bands battle it out for the Yorkshire Regional title, you better be quick.
Derwent find exciting future in Eden
February 23, 2019
The talented Matthew Eden has become the new Associate Composer of Derwent Brass.
NewMoon appears on BBE horizon
February 23, 2019
Brass Bands England reveals new partnership link with NewMoon Insurance Services to provide members with more choice and benefits.
AoBBA ready to make qualified judgements
February 23, 2019
Members of the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators are getting ready to compare and contrast the first of over 500 potential qualifying performances this weekend in Blackpool.
Geneva aid cooperation with Cardinal boost
February 21, 2019
The cooperation band has received another major boost ahead of its Scottish Championship challenge as it benefits immediately from a renewed partnership link to Geneva Instruments.
Farr helps inspire the Wantage masses
February 21, 2019
The Wantage Band organisation certainly worked Besson star Owen Farr hard on his recent visit!
Elland to host Yorkshire preview
February 21, 2019
If you want to hear each of the Area test-pieces ahead of the Yorkshire Area then now is your chance...
Free music every Friday from Big Shiny Brass
February 21, 2019
You can't beat something for nothing every Friday...
Foden's warm up for Blackpool with Patrons' treats
February 21, 2019
National Champion looks ahead to Blackpool and beyond with a big thank you to their Patrons and to their former Composer in Residence Andy Scott.
