News / 2019
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Small makes big impression in Mbale
January 23, 2019
Chris Small and his partner Kate Salter have enjoyed a fantastic and humbling trip to work with the Mbale School and Ugandan Brass bands.
Elland to mark solo anniversary with revamp
January 23, 2019
The 30th Elland Silver Band Slow Melody contest will get a revamp as it continues to inspire brass and percussion players to enjoy themselves...
Death of Lord Foster
January 23, 2019
Tributes have been paid to one of the brass band movement's finest champions and advocates — Lord Foster of Bishop Auckland
Report & Results: 2019 Borders Solo & Ensemble Contest
January 22, 2019
There was plenty of fine solo and ensemble playing on show in Hawick recently as players battled to claim their place at the Scottish Solo & Ensemble Finals.
Hammonds picks its award winners
January 22, 2019
The 2018 Grand Shield Champion has handed out a few well deserved rewards to a trio of its players...
SP&S to launch itself into the digital music publishing age
January 22, 2019
Salvationist Publishing & Supplies enters the digital age of music publishing and purchasing with launch of its new website.
Radio: Sunday Bandstand
January 22, 2019
Chris Helme brings us plenty of great brass band music from the heartland of Yorkshire.
Death of Roy Roe
January 22, 2019
The death has been announced of the former soprano star and respected adjudicator, Roy Roe.
Marshall already off to a busy start to 2019
January 20, 2019
The New Year has just started, but Black Dyke's principal cornet has already been on his musical travels...
Abbey Brass (Abingdon) boosted by new signings and return visit
January 20, 2019
A great raft of new signings and a visit from Philip Harper will give Abbey Brass (Abingdon) as great boost of confidence ahead of their Stevenage Area test appearance.
From Berlin to Mars — as Lucerne ensemble get ready to premiere new works on Swiss tour
January 20, 2019
The critically acclaimed Lucerne Brass Ensemble will featuring a number of exciting new works from leading brass composers on its forthcoming domestic tour.
Saxhorn Fest adds youth and experience to attractions
January 20, 2019
The forthcoming Saxhorn Festival in north Yorkshire is going to be packed with attractions for players of all ages and experience — so why not sign up and get inspired by the best...
Is getting your hands on a great cornet a problem for your band?
January 19, 2019
Not with UKBrassHire it isn't — with models from £7.00 a month to top of the range pro level instruments.
A century of Palaces of Culture to be marked by special concert celebration
January 19, 2019
The centenary of the Miners' Welfare Movement that helped benefit countless lives of miners and their families in the UK is to be celebrated in a special concert led by Tredegar Band in south Wales later today.
Wakefield to field triple whammy at Area
January 19, 2019
Wakefield Metropolitan Band will field a trip of new players when they take to the stage at the forthcoming Yorkshire Regional Championships.
Fisher looks for more contest bites...
January 19, 2019
Sam Fisher will be looking to adjudicate at more brass band contest in future as he finishes his professional development training with the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators.
BBE launches new logo for National Youth Championships
January 19, 2019
The National Youth Championships of Great Britain has been given a new logo by Brass Bands England.
Dyke to pay musical tribute to Haydn
January 19, 2019
Black Dyke will pay a special musical tribute next month to one of the great figures of Yorkshire banding — Haydn Griffiths MBE
2019 European Composer finalists announced
January 18, 2019
A Belgian and two English writers will have their works performed in the final of the seventh European Composer Competition in Montreux in April.
New youth venture spearheads participation, inspiration and enjoyment
January 18, 2019
An exciting new initiative spearheaded by Sam Harrison of Elland Youth Band aims to bring a different approach to showcasing youth band musical talent.
January Special Offers from Band Supplies
January 18, 2019
There are some fantastic special offers on at Band Supplies at the moment — so why not save some money and get in touch.
Fairey add to their line-up with new signings
January 18, 2019
Fairey look back and forward with their new signings ahead of their high profile RNCM Brass Band Festival appearance.
Wantage enjoy healthy experience of new signings
January 18, 2019
The Wantage Band has strengthened its ranks ahead of the London & Southern Counties Regional Championships with a brace of new signings.
Death of Dan Williams
January 18, 2019
The death has been announced of Dan Williams of the Lewis Merthyr Band.
