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Tredegar

Tredegar makes Beatles reunion

December 18, 2020
Welsh champion celebrates 40 years of innovative recordings with a CD re-release of a Beatles celebration...


oPEN

Symphony Hall thanks virtual performers

December 17, 2020
Town Hall/Symphony Hall Birmingham thanks virtual performers who kept the music being played during the 2020 Coronavirus pandemic — including the British Open Gala Concert with Cory and Black Dyke.


Alliance

Band Supplies joins Alliance to carry on cover-up success

December 17, 2020
Worldwide demand sees Band Supplies strengthen links with Denis Wick to add Alliance products to bell cover lines.


Tom Davoren

Major US composer award for Davoren

December 17, 2020
Tom Davoren is the 2020 recipient of the prestigious Merrill Jones Award for Composition.


Blue

4BR Weekend Quiz: Get it covered...

December 17, 2020
Thanks to our friends at Band Supplies and Alliance Brass we have a prize to get your band covered as well as a few extra stocking fillers to win in time for Xmas...


Sunday Bandstand

Radio: Sunday Bandstand

December 16, 2020
Festive music and more from Chris Helme...


eNGAND

News posts to fill at Brass Bands England

December 16, 2020
There are two new Archive Project Officer posts to be filled at Brass Bands England.


Podcast

New podcast cast with banding stars

December 16, 2020
There will be a new podcast broadcast being brought to the airwaves this weekend.


Robbert Vos

Vos aims to inspire next euphonium generation

December 16, 2020
Robbert Vos will lead an exciting new euphonium course Fontys Academy of Music & Performing Arts in 2021.


Angles

Performers spread musical goodwill around the globe

December 16, 2020
From Bones Apart to Wingates, Norway to the USA and solos to ensembles — there has been plenty of great festive music making provided by performers this year — with more to come.


Cookie

Bite sized concert treats from Roberts Bakery

December 15, 2020
Paul Lovatt Cooper and Roberts Bakery Band have come up with a tasty Christmas concert treat to enjoy...


Tendring

Tendring process sees Marines enjoy community link

December 15, 2020
Players from the Tendring Band organisation in Essex recently enjoyed a masterclass hosted by two leading players from The Royal Marines Band Service.


Cobb

Cobb addition to wobplay platform

December 14, 2020
There are five fantastic tracks by Philip Cobb to enjoy on the wobplay recording platform


bAND sUPPLIES

From a baton to a bass...

December 14, 2020
Band Supplies is open to the musical public this week — so if you can, why not drop in as well as log in, call or email for your Christmas gifts and treats.


Childs

Funeral details for Morfydd Childs

December 14, 2020
The funeral details have been announced for Morfydd Childs.


Giles

Death of Clive Giles

December 14, 2020
The death has been announced of the respected bandsman Clive Giles.


crwd

Television boost to BBE backed campaign

December 13, 2020
Brass Bands England gets message across the political divide in the north to help save our brass bands.


yUhAN

Another Dream success for Yu-Han

December 13, 2020
Tredegar euphonium star Yu-Han Yang claims second international music title.


Andrew Naylor

Naylor shows more Champion spirit

December 13, 2020
Andrew Naylor's fantastic commitment to his community brings deserved award.


London Brass

Free concert hang out with London Brass

December 12, 2020
There is a great chance to enjoy a free 30 minute concert by London Brass and an added horn hangout with Sarah Willis this Christmas.


Jimmie

60th anniversary celebrations for Jimmie

December 12, 2020
Jimmie Charles — one of the great servants of Foden's Band, has notched up 60 years of stalwart service — with plenty more to come.


Heritage

Heritage exports make immediate mark in Oz

December 12, 2020
Geneva Group make an immediate mark with their Heritage cornet in Australia.


radio

Radio: Sunday Bandstand

December 12, 2020
A little bit of a musical Christmas flavour to the music from Chris Helme this week...


Besson

Cornet duet rounds off Besson Fridays at Home

December 11, 2020
A fantastic chance to hear from two cornet players tonight — from the legendary Keith Hutchinson and the emerging star Tom Smith.


Gilr

Midweek Quiz: Ear, 'Ear...

December 09, 2020
Work out the link and a trio of great CDs could be your in time for Christmas...




RNCM

Research recognition for RNCM

January 8 • The Royal Northern College of Music adds to its established recognition as a leading centre for the advanced study of music performance and composition.


ODBBA

ODBBA confident of capacity turn-out

January 8 • You will need to be quick to make sure you get your entry in for the Oxford & District Brass Band Association Winter Contest.


Geneva Clans

Geneva boost to cross border battle

January 8 • Geneva Instruments has boosted the prize funds for the forthcoming 'Clans vs Counties Contest' in June.


Elland

Elland to lead youth procession to the Minster

January 8 • Eight youth and training bands will provide the musical entertainment at Halifax Minster next month.


Newstead Brass - Brett Baker

Saturday 17 January • St Wilfrid's Church, . Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8LA


The Hepworth Band - New Year Concert

Sunday 25 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 21 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Putney and Wimbledon Brass Band

January 8 • Following our promotion to the 2nd section we are looking for a percussionist to do a bit of bing bonging on the timps for the regionals in March. We are a lovely band - everyone says so - so please get in touch. Rehearsals Weds from 1930 in Putney.


Mid Rhondda Band

January 6 • Mid Rhondda Band are currently looking for a trombone player and percussionists to join the team. We are a friendly, welcoming 3rd section band working towards competing in the Welsh Area in March. We also have a variety of events booked for 2026.


The Marple Band

January 6 • Bb Bass and Tuned Percussionist vacancies to join our fabulous band. We are a friendly, ambitious 2nd Section band, starting an exciting new year.


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