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Rocking

Rockingham tribute to gentle tuba giant

February 03, 2021
The Rockingham Band has paid a fond tribute to BBb tuba player Raymond Layte after he retires from the engine room.


Alder Valley

Alder Valley help unearth Netflix treasure

February 02, 2021
Members of Alder Valley Brass can be seen in action in the latest Netflix hit film 'The Dig' — unearthing a few musical gems for the soundtrack themselves.


Wychavon

Optimism backs Wychavon Festival of Brass date

February 02, 2021
Entries are now open for the popular Wychavon Festival of Brass — backed by the optimism of the organisers that the event can be held in a traditional contest day format.


Fodens

Open entry for Foden's Whit Friday contest

February 02, 2021
If you want to enter the 2021 Foden's online Whit Friday contest then time to find out more...


Wobplay

Cory, Cobb and a classic concert added to Wobplay platform

February 02, 2021
Some 1980s Cory, beautiful lyricism from Philip Cobb and a full classic concert from Balck Dyke are the latest additions to the wobplay platform for you to enjoy.


SBBA

SBBA reflects on past and plans for future

February 02, 2021
The online AGM and Learning Festival was the opportunity for Scottish banding to look back on the past year and plans for the months ahead.


UniBrass

UniBrass AGM goes online with warm welcome

February 02, 2021
There is an opportunity to find out more about the work and ambitions of the UniBrass charity organisation as they offer an invitation to their online Annual General Meeting.


Winter Gardens

2021 Spring Festival postponed

February 01, 2021
Ongoing Covid-19 restrictions sees organisers postpone Spring Festival with decision on British Open to be made in April.


SWBBA

New online solo and quartet competition launched

February 01, 2021
The South West Brass Band Association has launched a new online solo, quartet and ensemble event.


Flowers

Death of Christina Lawton

February 01, 2021
The death has been announced of Christina Lawton, one of the administrative driving forces behind the emergence and success of the Pontins Brass Band Championships.


Steveange

London & Southern Counties Regional Championship cancelled

February 01, 2021
The proposed running of the 2021 Regional Championship event in June have now been cancelled.


Cross

Death of Roger Thompson

January 31, 2021
The death has been announced of the Wright & Round publisher, Roger Thompson.


Scored

Fully Scored draw

January 30, 2021
A new podcast with a Salvation Army flavour has been making its mark over the airwaves.


Fodens

Foden's to support Whit Friday organisers

January 29, 2021
Foden's 2021 online Whit Friday event will help raise much needed funds for both the Tameside and Saddleworth Whit Friday organisers to help protect their traditional futures.


nymaz

Make you voice heard for youth initiative

January 29, 2021
The NYMAZ charity is to work with Brass Bands England on its next 'Big Brass Day' — and wants to hear from the brass band community to find out what should be included.


Royal Marines

Royal Marines Band Service Launch New YouTube Channel

January 29, 2021
The Royal Marines Band Service launches an exciting new addition to its musical armoury.


rncm

RNCM Brass Band Festival broadcast

January 29, 2021
A special 'curator's choice' RNCM Brass Band Festival programme is being broadcast on Sunday (January 31st) — but you need to be quick to book your free online ticket.


Blackpool

One fine day... (hopefully soon)

January 29, 2021
Hopefully there will be a time when the sun is out in Blackpool and the sound of brass bands will be heard in the shadow of its famous Tower once more...


Chessboard

New study recommends safe seating approach

January 28, 2021
A new study from Germany recommends a 50% pattern approach to auditorium seating arrangements.


mUPRHY

Maurice Murphy tribute on Besson Fridays at Home

January 28, 2021
A very special episode this week with a tribute to the great former London Symphony Orchestra and Black Dyke Band player — complete with some fantastic special guests.


bANDSsAFE

BBE BandSafe programme dates

January 28, 2021
A new series of the valuable Brass Band Englands BandSafe programme has been announced — with a free introduction in February.


Besson

Final chance to grab a Prestige offer from Band Supplies

January 28, 2021
If you are looking to purchase a new Prestige or Sovereign cornet — then there is still time to get a £1,000 minimum part exchange deal from Band Supplies to give your playing an extra boost this January.


David Hamilton

He's in the Army now...

January 28, 2021
The successful musical partnership between Hebden Bridge and David Hamilton comes to end as MD accepts the call up for a new musical career.


Dyke

Virtual Awards mark a year of different success for Black Dyke

January 28, 2021
Black Dyke's annual presentation night was an online affair this year — but it did still mark significant achievements for the Queensbury Band and for a number of its players.


Cancelled

2021 National Championships of Ireland cancelled

January 28, 2021
Ongoing concerns over Covid-19 sees the cancellation of its 2021 event due to take place in April.




Besson Horizons

New Horizons Exchange links UK and Swiss youth again

June 6 • The Besson Horizon programme will once again see youngsters from the National Youth Bands of Great Britain and Switzerland enjoy reciprocal musical trips.


British Open

High demand for premium tickets for British Open

June 5 • Premium tickets for the British Open are starting to become increasingly limited — so don't miss out.


Chav Brass

Chav Brass set for serious fun at Whit Friday

June 5 • The scallywags of the Whit Friday circuit will be performing with serious ambition this year as they seek to inspire the next generation with a mix of DJ Sammy and Eric Ball...


Whit Friday

2025 Tameside Whit Friday details confirmed

June 4 • From start times to prize money, contact details and essential information — the details of the Tameside Whit Friday contests have been announced.


Contest: Whit Friday March Contests

Friday 13 June • Saddleworth & Tameside OL3


Hebden Bridge Brass Band - The 13th annual Hebden Bridge March Contest

Sunday 15 June • St George's Square, Hebden Bridge HX7 8ET


The Portsmouth Grammar School - Concert by The Black Dyke Band

Saturday 28 June • St Marys Church, Fratton, Portsmouth PO15PA PO15PA


Petworth Town Band - Fete in the Park with Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Grounds of Petworth Park GU28 9LR


Petworth Town Band - Farnham Brass Band and Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Farnham Carnival


Epping Forest Band

June 6 • Epping Forest band have a vacancy for solo horn. We are a friendly 3rd section band with a variety of gigs through out the year. We have our own band hut with close to links with London Underground central line and the M11 motorway.


Chelmsford Silver Bnad

June 6 • Front row cornet, solo horn & trombone players. We are a friendly, active non competition band established 75 years performing regularly in Chelmsford & Essex. Rehearsals averaging 26 players on Wednesday evenings at Broomfield Methodist Church Chelmsford


HYDE BAND

June 5 • WE CURRENTLY HAVE PLAYER VACANCIES FOR BB BASS, BARITONE & EUPHONIUM. Join our friendly 1st Section Band in the New forest, working with our Musical Director: Ben Halstead on a varied programme of concerts and contests. Rehearsals Mon & Thurs 8-10


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