News / 2019
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Death of Philip Thomas
February 04, 2019
The death has been announced of the respected Philip Thomas — a former member of Harry Mortimer's Men O' Brass.
Wychavon goes international
February 04, 2019
The Wychavon Festival of Brass will celebrate its 30th anniversary with the news that it will welcome its first overseas competitor.
2019 Yorkshire Regionals Championship runners announced
February 04, 2019
The bands battling for National Final qualification places in Huddersfield Town Hall next month have been announced.
Titantic deals on Stomvi at Band Supplies
February 04, 2019
There are a trio of brilliant deals on three brilliant Stomvi Titan instruments at Band Supplies
Scottish Councils plan job cuts and increases in charges in music tuition services
February 04, 2019
Despite the recommendations of a recent high profile report, two Scottish Councils look set to make access to music tuition services even more difficult.
Radio: All Brass Radio
February 02, 2019
Dr Jim Fox has been busy new year cleaning — and has a great list of music to enjoy.
Report & Results: 2019 UniBrass Championship
February 02, 2019
There are first class honours successes for the Royal Northern College of Music Brass Band and the University of Chichester at the UniBrass Championship in Bangor.
McCann to help Annan on the march to Perth
February 02, 2019
Philip McCann to help Annan Town with their Scottish Championship preparation, as band looks forward to European adventure.
Scores of opportunity as Foden's launch Composer Competition
February 02, 2019
National Champion links up with the Love Music Trust to launch exciting composer competition initiative.
Full steam ahead to Torquay for new Great Western Youth Band
February 02, 2019
A brand new addition to the Brunel Brass organisation will make its debut at the West of England Regional Championships.
New principal trumpet at RSNO
February 02, 2019
Jason Lewis, a former member of the National Youth Band of Wales has become the new associate principal trumpet at the Royal Scottish National Orchestra.
Change at the top at Adjudicator's Association
February 02, 2019
There have been changes to the executive line-up at the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators.
Weston contest still on pause
February 02, 2019
The popular Weston Super Mare contest will not be held in 2019 — but hopes remain that banding support will see it return.
Youth Brass 2000 takes military steps towards Montreux
February 02, 2019
The defending Premier Section European Youth Champion is taking more steps in the direction of Montreux.
Pilling keep enjoying that winning feeling
February 02, 2019
Pilling Jubilee Silver hopes to keep winning gold in 2019 after their confidence boosting victory at the recent Brass at the Guild contest in Preston.
Whitburn to help Leadhills Blaze Away
February 02, 2019
The Scottish Champion will be linking up with the Leadhills Silver Band to keep inspiring their desire to be part of the Scottish banding movement.
Moves to be made for elite band representation
February 02, 2019
Steps are being explored to provide the top bands in the UK with a forum for professional levels of advice and representation to work with leading promoters, bodies and organisations in the banding movement.
Brass Bands England brings focus to Child Performance clarity
January 31, 2019
Bands at this year's Regional Championship events throughout the UK must ensure they understand the implications of Child Performance Licensing legislation before they take to the stage.
Recital release for Davies
January 31, 2019
Tredegar horn star looks to broaden musical horizons with debut CD release.
Bangor set for student band invasion
January 31, 2019
All students eyes will be on Bangor University this weekend for the 2019 UniBrass Championships.
New music for youth and training bands from Big Shiny Brass
January 31, 2019
Big Shiny Brass has the perfect music for the very first weeks of learning, through to flexible band pieces aimed at Grade 2-3 standard — so why not give it all a go and get a free starter kit too!!
Lions Youth hit Montreux target
January 31, 2019
The Lions Youth Band is getting ever closer to the European Youth Band Championships after they reach their initial £25,000 fund-raising target.
EBBA President enjoys Manchester attractions
January 30, 2019
Ulf Rosenberg, the President of the European Brass Band Association, was one of many overseas visitors who enjoyed the musical attractions at the RNCM Brass Band Festival.
Gray and Black to colour conducting futures
January 30, 2019
Russell Gray and Stuart Black will lead a conductor workshop weekend with the Bathgate Band — and you can be a part of it too.
