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Brisbane

No more Taylor in Excelsior

June 13, 2022
The outstanding two decade long musical partnership between Howard Taylor and Brisbane Excelsior Band in Australia has come to an end.


Whit Friday

Report & Results: 2022 Saddleworth & Oldham Whit Friday

June 11, 2022
Black Dyke returns in triumph to Saddleworth as they claim the Whit Friday title on a Knight to remember.


Whit Friday

Report & Results: 2022 Tameside Whit Friday

June 11, 2022
A Foden's 'President' pips a Rothwell 'Wizard' to claim the Tameside Whit Friday honours.


Nord Anglia

From Heyrod to Hanoi

June 10, 2022
There will be a worldwide focus on the famous Whit Friday march contest today — with special support from Vietnam.


Brighouse

Brighouse March & Hymn Tune Contest returns

June 09, 2022
The popular Summer time event returns on Sunday 3rd July.


Rob Tompkins

New owner for British Bandsman website and on-line presence

June 09, 2022
The website and on-line domain names of British Bandsman have a new owner.


Decade

Foden's to celebrate decade of youth investment

June 08, 2022
National Champion to showcase 10 years of youth development — and past players can get a free ticket to enjoy it.


Brass Band Summer School

Outstanding experience on offer at BBSS

June 08, 2022
A world class team of tutors led by Dr Robert Childs will offer an outstanding musical experience at the Brass Band Summer School in August — so don't miss out.


Bugle

Sound of open air brass at Bugle once again

June 08, 2022
One of the UKs most famous brass band contests returns next weekend in Cornwall.


Geldard

British Empire Medal honour for Bill Geldard

June 05, 2022
The renowned trombonist, band leader, conductor and arranger's services to music have been recognised in the Queen's Birthday and Platinum Honours.


Waburtoin

Rising trombone star heads to Queensbury

June 05, 2022
Adam Warburton becomes the new co-principal trombone at Black Dyke Band.


Pris

Report & Results: 2022 French Open Championships

June 05, 2022
Paris Brass Blead the prize winners in Amboise with section titles for Amersfoort, Brass Band De La Vienne and London City Brass.


Rothwell MD David Roberts

Rankings update — June

June 05, 2022
The latest Band Supplies — 4barsrest Rankings show changes throughout the top 200 following a busy few months of contesting across the banding world.


New Zealand

Positive outlook surrounds New Zealand Nationals

June 04, 2022
The banding movement in New Zealand is full of positive vibes as it look forward to its National Championships in Wellington next month.


Tredegar

Tredegar retain Proms focus with latest visit

June 04, 2022
Two forthcoming Proms performances are keeping the Welsh band in trim.


Malmo

Countdown starts for 2023 Euros

June 04, 2022
Preparations have already started for the hosting of the 2023 European Championships in Malmo, Sweden


gREGSON

Gregson CD release gains plaudits

June 04, 2022
Edward Gregson's latest CD of his Chamber Music has been released on the Naxos label to widespread critical acclaim.


Sparke

Sparke adds to jubilee celebrations

June 04, 2022
The sound of Philip Sparke's 'Jubilee Overture' was heard at St Paul's Cathedral as part of the Queen's platinum celebrations this weekend.


Kerkrade

Conducting workshops and lectures at WMC

June 04, 2022
Leading conductors and composers to take part in a series of lectures and workshops in Kerkrade.


National Youth

National Youth keeps celebrating

June 04, 2022
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain's 'Celebration' CD continues to be a hit with supporters.


Band Supplies

Get a tailored approach from Band Supplies

June 04, 2022
Band Supplies has finance deals to enable you to afford the instrument to meet your needs.


Patricio Cosentino

Cosentino in conversation...

June 03, 2022
The great Argentinian tuba player has been connecting to more and more people in the brass banding world.


Wychavon Festival

Wychavon delight at entry response

June 03, 2022
Make sure you get your entry in for the Wychavon Festival of Brass Championships later this year.


Belgian Nationals

Belgium to Rejoice at last...

June 03, 2022
Edward Gregson's test-piece leads the line-up of works to be used at the Belgian National Championships later this year.


Queens Award

Cory and Amersham delight at Queen's Awards for Voluntary Service

June 02, 2022
The brass band movement in the UK joins the congratulations for Cory and Amersham Bands as they gain royal recognition for their voluntary service commitment.




Perth

Scots combine for Perth preview

February 26 • Five Scottish Championship challengers to preview their title preparations ahead of their Perth Concert Hall appearances.


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

February 26 • Martin Upfold hosts programmes full of brass band music over the next two weekends.


Previw

Black Dyke to host Area spotlights

February 26 • The defending Yorkshire Area champion will lead a Friday evening of test-piece previews in Ossett.


Verwood

Report & Results: 2025 ODBBA Contest

February 26 • Area run outs prove popular in Witney as Verwood Concert Brass lead the confidence boosting victories ahead of Regional challenges.


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 28 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Contest: Yorkshire Regional Championships

Saturday 1 March • Corporation Street, Huddersfield HD1 2TA


Haverhill Silver Band - Waterbeach Brass, Concert in Histon Baptist Church

Saturday 1 March • Histon Baptist Church, Cambridge CB24 9LQ


Contest: Yorkshire Regional Championships

Sunday 2 March • Corporation Street, Huddersfield HD1 2TA


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 2 March • St Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street, . Greenwich, . London, SE10 9BJ


Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band

February 20 • Reading Band still needs LOWER BRASS for the 4th section contest at Stevenage on Saturday 15th March! Rehearsals in Woodley (RG5) on Thursday evenings.


Boarshurst Silver Band

February 17 • Boarshurst Silver Band, NW Championship Section, requires a BBb player, flugel, and front row cornet player. Under MD Jamie Prophet, the band have an ambitious and varied calendar for 2025, including NW Area, Spring Festival and Whit Friday.


Mid Rhondda Band

February 14 • Mid Rhondda Band are looking for the following players : Front Row Cornet, Solo Trombone, Eb Bass, Kit and Tuned Percussionists. The band will be competing in the 3rd Section at the Welsh Area. Contest & concert engagements in the diary for 2025


John Maines

BA (Hons)
Presenter, compere and conductor


               

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