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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.




Results: 2024 Swiss National Championships

November 24 • Valaisia returns to the top of the podium in Lucerne.


Results: 2024 Swiss National Championships

November 24 • Valaisia returns to the top of the podium in Lucerne.


Perth

Result: 2024 Besson Scottish Open

November 23 • Milnrow play like angels to repel rivals and claim Scottish Open title in Perth.


King

Superbrass Saturday: Good King Wenceslas (trad. arr. Jock McKenzie)

November 21 • One of the most famous festive tunes of all is ready and waiting to be performed in a fantastic series of arrangements.


Dobcross Silver Band - Wardle Anderson Brass Band

Sunday 24 November • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane Dobcross OL3 5AD


The Hepworth Band - Christmas Brass & Voices

Saturday 7 December • Thornhill Parish Church, Dewsbury WF120JZ


Longridge Band - Christmas Concert

Saturday 7 December • Longridge Civic Hall, 1 Calder Avenue, Longridge, Preston PR3 3HJ


York Railway Institute Band - Voices & Brass Christmas Spectacular

Saturday 14 December • Selby Abbey YO8 4PU


Bilton Silver Rugby Band - Festive favourites - Music for Christmas.

Saturday 14 December • St Mark's Church, Bilton, Rugby CV22 7LX


Wakefield Metropolitan Brass Band

November 23 • Bb Cornet, Euphonium, Eb Bass and Percussion required to complete the line-up.. Under the Direction of Duncan Beckley, the band is keen to fill these few remaining seats.


Bilton Silver Rugby Band

November 22 • Bilton Silver (Rugby) requires a cornet player to join our Championship Section band (Position negotiable). Under MD Brad Turnbull we have a varied programme of events. Rehearsals are held on Monday and Friday at 7-45pm in our own purpose built bandroom.


Besses o'th' Barn Band

November 21 • Under the direction of David W Ashworth, we are making every effort to complete the rebuild of this very famous brass band. We require one kit and one tuned percussionists plus one Back Row Cornet to complete our line up for the North West Area Contest.


Alex McGee

MA BMus PGCE
Conductor & Composer


               

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