News / 2019
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Plaudits and congratulations for RNCM Brass Band Festival
January 30, 2019
Record audiences headed to the RNCM in Manchester last weekend — and they certainly found plenty of great music, fantastic bands and world class performers on the menu to savour.
Luzern looks forward to packed concert and contest appearances
January 30, 2019
Former European champion looks forward to saying thanks as well as renewing battle with elite challengers and a future operatic excursion.
Just one out of ten at UK Brass Hire...
January 30, 2019
UK Brass Hire has a superb Besson 180th anniversary BBb tuba for sale or hire at the moment — just one of ten in the entire banding world...
Judge's delight at right decision
January 30, 2019
The ongoing success of the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators training scheme is a cause for delight for the organisation...
Kerwin takes on judging role at Diggle
January 30, 2019
Tabby Kerwin will follow in her late husband's footsteps by becoming the Whit Friday adjudicator at the famous Diggle contest this year.
Poulton pack a punch at Preston to kick-start season
January 30, 2019
Poulton-le-Fylde Band's determination to make a mark on the contest scene in 2019 got off to a great start at Brass at the Guild on the weekend.
Lydney's recipe for future success
January 30, 2019
The Lydney Band has got its future plans well and truly sorted — with a recipe for success based on plenty of great young players and lots of games of skittles...
Men O' Brass set for a third repeat
January 29, 2019
The West Midlands Brass Band Association is hoping to attract yet more players to help recall the great sounds of Harry Mortimer's Men O' Brass.
Red Admiral look to inspire more children to take musical flight
January 29, 2019
The Red Admiral Youth Academy is looking to raise enough money to get 50 brass instruments to pupils in local schools.
Countdown for European Championship tickets
January 29, 2019
Mark the 1st February in your diaries — as that is the date that tickets for the 2019 European Championships go on sale. Make sure you book early for a seat in Montreux.
Report & Results: 2019 Brass at the Guild
January 28, 2019
City of Bradford retain their Preston title as a full day contesting sees victories for Longridge, Poulton-le-Fylde, Pilling Jubilee Silver, Skelmersdale Prize and Elland Silver Youth.
Bands Supplies heads to Preston
January 25, 2019
The team from Band Supplies will be heading to Preston Guild Hall on Sunday with plenty of fantastic deals and bargains to be bagged.
Bands ready to kick off at Preston
January 25, 2019
There should be plenty of great competitive action to enjoy at Preston Guild Hall on Sunday with a strong line-up of bands battling for titles, prizes and a Spring Festival invitation.
2019 North West Area contenders announced
January 25, 2019
75 bands will compete for places at Cheltenham and London at the North West Regional Championships in Blackpool next month.
Final week of cramming for UniBrass Championships
January 25, 2019
The UniBrass Championships take place at Bangor University next weekend — so make sure you get along and enjoy the music making and the fun...
European flavour to Dutch Open
January 25, 2019
18 bands from the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and Scotland will compete at the Dutch Open in June.
Seaman takes leave for new ventures
January 25, 2019
Nigel Seaman has ended his musical association with City of Cardiff (Melingriffith) as he seeks new ports of call.
Heartfield heads to Hitchin for Stevenage
January 25, 2019
The experienced Martin Heartfield will team up with Hitchin Band for their return to the Championship Section at the London & Southern Counties Area contest.
2020 vision sees Edward Gregson gain European-wide major commission
January 25, 2019
Collaborative European-wide support will see a major new work by Edward Gregson premiered at the 2020 British Open — followed by the Netherlands, Belgian, Swiss and Norwegian National Championships.
Notes of concern: Scottish politicians make supportive sounds on music tuition fees
January 23, 2019
Supporters of abolishing instrumental music tuition fees in Scotland have been heartened by the findings of the Scottish Parliament's Education & Skills Committee — although there is more work to do
Inspiration, awards and launches for Kerwin
January 23, 2019
Tabby Kerwin looks towards the future by being inspired into legacy action by the life and works of her late husband Simon.
Cobb inspires conservatoire students
January 23, 2019
An inspirational visit to the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire by LSO principal trumpet Philip Cobb certainly left its mark on students...
Learning the Scots way...
January 23, 2019
A Learning Festival of live-streamed performances, inspiring masterclasses and even an annual general meeting is being hosted by the Scottish Brass Band Association this weekend.
Sheffield youth enjoys collective musical experience
January 23, 2019
The first rehearsal of the Sheffield Youth Brass Collective sees 50 youngsters get together to enjoy a new brass band experience.
