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Fodens

Foden's looking for eager Explorers

October 28, 2021
The National Champion is looking to help youngsters gain an 'Explore Arts Award'.


Brass in Concert

The best young entertainers are coming to BiC

October 28, 2021
There are some brilliant youth bands competing at the Youth Brass in Concert Championships this year — so make sure you book your tickets to see them in action or enjoy the performances live streamed to your home...


Japanese

Report & Results: 2021 Japanese Slow Melody Contest

October 28, 2021
The first ever Japanese Slow Melody competition was recently held on-line with encouraging performances to enjoy for listeners and adjudicators alike.


mARSHALL

Marshall masterclass at Wychavon

October 28, 2021
Richard Marshall will be adding to the musical attractions at the Wychavon Festival of Brass this weekend


GUS Youth Brass 2000

GUS & Youth Brass 2000 renew links

October 27, 2021
A 30 year link will be renewed between GUS Band and Youth Brass 2000 next month.


Pemberton

New signings at Pemberton B

October 27, 2021
There has been a welcome infusion of talent to the ranks of Pemberton Old Wigan 'B' Band.


Jim Martin

Death of Jim Martin

October 27, 2021
The death has been announced of Jim Martin — the first President of the Whitburn Band


YuHan

Global links for Tredegar Euph star

October 26, 2021
Welsh champion's Taiwanese euphonium star is building his teaching connections across the globe from his new home in South Wales.


German

Report & Results: 2021 German Open

October 26, 2021
3BA Concert Band leads the prize winners on their journey to the European Championships after a fine weekend of music making in Brilon.


Champions of Brass

The Champions return...

October 26, 2021
The debut concert appearance of Champions of Brass — packed with more titles to their names than the British Library will be held later this year — so book your ticket now.


Conductors

National Youth announce Conductor Competition finalists

October 25, 2021
Six talented conductors claim their places in the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Conductor Competition Final.


Brass in Concert

The Entertainers are coming...

October 25, 2021
The countdown is on for the Brass in Concert Championships — with brilliant entertainment guaranteed


Wobplay

Wobplay add National and Master classics to platform

October 24, 2021
You can now enjoy the highlights of the 1986 Nationals and 1992 Masters on the Wobplay.com recording platform


Brass Bands Wales

Brass Band Wales forced to cancel meeting

October 24, 2021
Unforeseen circumstances have cancelled the proposed quarterly meeting of Bandiau Pres Cymru / Brass Bands Wales.


Wychavon

Wychavon Festival countdowns to kick-off

October 24, 2021
There will be a great day of contesting in Evesham next Saturday with plenty of great prizes and entertainment on offer.


Golborne

Golborne looking to meet youthful demands

October 24, 2021
The Golborne Band's investment in youth needs a bit of instrumental help.


Bennett

Death of John Bennett

October 24, 2021
The death has been announced of the respected music retailer John Bennett.


National Youth Championships

Relaxed approach to boost Youth Championship attraction

October 24, 2021
There have been some relaxations put in place to further help youth bands and ensembles take part in the 2022 National Youth Championships.


Hirst and Broadbent

Brighouse celebrate reunion return

October 24, 2021
Players past and present gave the audience at Huddersfield Town Hall an evening packed full of nostalgia on their long awaited annual concert series return.


Butlins

Butlin's deadline extended to 20th November

October 24, 2021
Butlin's offer more time for bands to be able to contest weekend into 2022 schedules.


Amersham

Epic Tredegar connection in Amersham

October 23, 2021
Two banding organisations with a shared community ethos will link up later today for a musical showcase.


The joy of free music making

October 23, 2021
Dobcross Youth Band continues to inspire the next generation of young players with their free access approach.


Heartfield

New trom signing for Carlton Main Frickley

October 21, 2021
Joe Heartfield, one of the UK's rising trombone talents has been signed by Carlton Main Frickley Band.


Spectrum

Changes to consider for Spectrum

October 23, 2021
An extensive list of small amendments and errata has been issued for bands to take into account on Gilbert Vinter's 'Spectrum'.


Maltby

No Bounds but 5 star acclaim for Maltby

October 21, 2021
A collaboration with a local electronic artist sees Maltby Miners perform music inspired by the ebb and flow of public transport traffic in Sheffield.




Alison Balsom OBE

Mail headline highlights depressing attitudes towards female performers

August 30 • The decision of multiple award winning trumpet player Alison Balsom to retire from the concert stage has been met with an awful objectifying Daily Mail headline.


mORTIMER tROPHY

Mortimer Maestro Trophy ready for a new home

August 30 • For the 35th time this year a Mortimer Maestro Trophy will be presented to the conductor of the British Open Champion.


Mental Health

Crofton to continue support for mental health awareness with new project

August 30 • Yorkshire band takes a proactive approach to mental health wellbeing series of initiatives around their music making.


Brett Baker

Final touches in place for Baker heroics

August 30 • Brett Baker's latest solo CD release will be available at the Royal Albert Hall.


Dobcross Silver Band - Yorkshire Imperial Band

Sunday 31 August • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Contest: 171st British Open

Saturday 6 September • Broad Street, Birmingham. B1 2EA


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Saturday 13 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham GL50 4SH


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Sunday 14 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham. . *Please note as of 24th August 2023 the date is provisional according to Kapitol Promotions website GL50 4SH


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Petworth Heritage weekend

Saturday 20 September • Centre of Petworth Town GU28 OAH


Petworth Town Band

August 30 • Petworth Town Band have vacancies for BASS TROMBONE, CORNET and TUBA. We are an active band with a full calendar of engagements and are led by our inspirational MD Paula Streeter. We would welcome new players to join our band


Enderby Band

August 30 • Enderby Band (Leicestershire, Championship section) seek: . 2nd EUPHONIUM, Bb BASS & PERCUSSION (expressions of interest from any perc disciplines are welcome). . We are an ambitious, friendly band with a sensibly full calendar of contests and concerts.


Stretford Band

August 30 • Our community based Stretford Band (Manchester) needs YOU! We are looking for enthusiastic bass, trombone and percussion players or any player who fancies a relaxed blow without the pressure of competition. No auditions. Good fun guaranteed. . .


Phillip Littlemore

GGSM, AoBBA Member
Conductor, Band Trainer, Adjudicator, Arranger, Teacher and Publisher


               

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