News / 2022
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Christmas hope for Todmorden bandstand
December 18, 2022
The long running campaign to safeguard the future of a historic bandstand in Todmorden has been given a timely festive boost.
Brass Christmas returns in Jena
December 18, 2022
Prof Chirs Houlding leads Brass Band BlechKLANG as they return for their traditional Christmas tour.
Reading Springs help boost charity funds
December 18, 2022
The memory of the great Derek Watkins has helped to raise funds for the Sarcoma UK charity.
Davoren to take lead at Free State Brass Band
December 17, 2022
Welsh conductor Tom Davoren will lead the Free State Brass Band in Kansas from January.
Black Dyke boosts funds for local causes
December 17, 2022
The Yorkshire champion recently helped to boost the funds of some great local causes — including the Whit Friday contest in Denshaw.
Brass Monkey support for Milnrow
December 17, 2022
It may have been very, very cold, but it didn't stop Milnrow Band joins others for a 'Brass Monkey' festive celebration that lived up to its name.
IBBSS announces attractions for 2023
December 16, 2022
Delegates on the 2023 International Brass Band Summer School will have plenty of attractions to look forward to.
Hindmarsh humbled by response to RNCM Fellowship
December 16, 2022
Paul Hindmarsh has received congratulations from all corners of the musical world following his recent Fellowship presentation at the RNCM.
New lead at Tullis
December 16, 2022
George Cameron will make his debut leading Tullis Russell Mills Band this weekend as partnership looks towards Scottish Championship.
Christmas comes early at Holbeach
December 16, 2022
Holbeach Town Band can celebrate a musical Christmas in style thanks to their new uniforms.
Radio: Sunday Bandstand 11th December
December 16, 2022
Lots of festive treats to enjoy from Chris Helme — with an extra radio outlet added too so even more people can enjoy the sound of brass this Christmas.
Royal Philharmonic Society Award nomination for Tredegar Band
December 15, 2022
The artistic achievements of Tredegar Band in 2022 sees them nominated for the Royal Philharmonic Society 'Inspiration Award'.
The Brass Works opens on Old shoulders
December 15, 2022
A new venture by former Geneva Instruments CEO Tim Oldroyd looks to make a significant mark in the pre-owned instrument market place.
RNCM looks for final engagement to reach target
December 14, 2022
The Royal Northern College of Music is hoping to meet its fund raising target with a little more festive generosity.
Open champions feature on Wizard of Oz playlist
December 14, 2022
Brighouse & Rastrick make an appearance on James Morrison's 'Top Brass Christmas' programme on Radio 2.
Death of Graham Cook
December 14, 2022
The death has been announced of Graham Cook, a remarkable stalwart of Woodhouse Prize Band.
Sergeant takes major A4 Quartet award
December 14, 2022
A work inspired by the brutalist architecture of Owen Luder claims the A4 Quartet Composition prize.
RNCM Fellowship Awards to Hindmarsh and Owens
December 13, 2022
Paul Hindmarsh and the late Rhys Owens will become Honorary Fellows of the Royal Northern College of Music.
The mystery Baton of Honour
December 10, 2022
Dr Robert Childs is trying to find the original home for a Baton of Honour that was presented at the 1969 National Championships.
World Rankings — December 2022
December 10, 2022
The latest Band Supplies — 4barsrest Rankings see considerable changes throughout the top 200, but with the top three storming ahead after a busy few weeks of contesting.
Brass concerns raised as EU consider further lead restrictions
December 09, 2022
Stephen Wick, Chairperson of Denis Wick Ltd has raised concerns over the future of the use of lead in brass instrument and mouthpiece manufacture as the EU considers further restrictions.
On the ninth day of Christmas...
December 09, 2022
There's the chance to sing alongside Matt Ford and the National Champion Foden's Band.
Black Dyke stars inspire Redhills Youth
December 09, 2022
There was plenty of inspiration on hand at Sage Gateshead as Black Dyke stars provide workshops for Redbhills Youth Band players.
Early season try out Banbury
December 09, 2022
There will be an early season chance for bands to try out their form with the Oxfordshire & District Brass Bands Association's own choice test-piece contest.
