News / 2022
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New course to inspire Midlands youth
June 02, 2022
The Warwickshire & Coventry Youth Brass Course will aim to inspire the next generation of young brass band talent.
Brass in Concert tickets on sale this month
June 02, 2022
Tickets for the 2022 Brass in Concert Championships go on sale later this month.
Bands set for Bold as Brass return
June 02, 2022
A musical partnership between Brass Bands England and the National Mining Museum in Wakefield sees the return of the Bold as Brass competition.
12 contenders take to rostrum for conducting title
June 02, 2022
A dozen aspiring maestros have made it to the semi-final of the Brass Band Conductors Association Conductors Competition.
Prep in place for IBBSS in Swansea
June 02, 2022
The biggest brass band summer school is putting the final touches in place ahead of welcoming worldwide delegates.
Ellerby retires from principal role
June 02, 2022
Dr Martin Ellerby has taken the decision to retire from his role as principal of the Victoria College of Music & Drama.
Beckley joins Kapitol Music Panel
June 02, 2022
The experienced conductor brings his experience to the selection of test-pieces for the Area and National Championship Finals.
Lindley to host Jowett celebration
June 02, 2022
The Lindley Band is to host a concert to celebrate the musical life of the highly respected Neil Jowett.
Brass bands hope to benefit from Bradford culture victory
June 01, 2022
Bradford will be the UK's City of Culture in 2025 — with brass bands hoping to play an important part in the investment that it attracts.
Presto, Allegro or Lento for Flowers stars...
June 01, 2022
Some were quicker than others but all the members of Flowers Band paced themselves brilliantly for a great charity recently...
Popular contests return to calendar in Yorkshire and Leicestershire
June 01, 2022
Contests run by the Yorkshire & Humberside and Leicestershire Brass Band Associations return later this year.
50th anniversary celebrations in Jena
June 01, 2022
The Blasmusikverein Carl Zeiss Jena e.V. organisation has celebrated 50 years of brass music making in Germany
Back to Torquay for 2023 in West of England
June 01, 2022
The West of England Regional Championships return to Torquay in 2023.
Report & Results: 2022 Aalborg Music Festival
June 01, 2022
Arhus Brass Band leads the entertainment as they claim the honours at Aalborg Festival.
Keep an eye for Sheeran in Tameside
June 01, 2022
There may be traffic congestion to contend with if you are making your way to Tameside Whit Friday this year — thanks to a certain Ed Sheeran.
Wantage add to strength in depth
June 01, 2022
Three new signings add to the title winning potential of the Wantage Band following their Grand Shield podium finish.
Crwbin take flight for National
June 01, 2022
A new work inspired by the wonderful Red Kite bird of prey will be performed by the Crwbin Band at their forthcoming appearance at the Welsh National Eisteddfod.
Vulpes Vulpes spotted in Sweden...
May 31, 2022
The award winning Paul Saggers composition will be performed in Sweden next month amid trees, larks, chickens and freaks...
New horizons for Taylor and Bodmin Youth
May 31, 2022
Lowenna Taylor will inspire the next generation of young players in Cornwall.
Entries open for Ivors Composer Awards
May 31, 2022
Although there is no specific brass band category, works can be submitted for the prestigious awards.
Third and Fourth Section entries sought for Bolsover Festival of Brass
May 29, 2022
There are full up signs for the Championship, First and Second Sections, but there are spaces in Third and Fourth Sections at the poplar Bolsover Festival of Brass Championships.
Welsh Government triples music investment
May 29, 2022
A new National Music Service aims to give all children the opportunity to experience and enjoy music making in Wales.
Allegro Optical to focus on knowledge exchange to help musicians
May 29, 2022
A new free initiative between the award winning Allegro Optical opticians and the University of York aims to enhance the eye care of musicians.
New Higgins work at Aldeburgh Festival
May 28, 2022
A new cantata by composer Gavin Higgins will be featured at the famous Aldeburgh Festival next month.
Wessex Summer School announces tutor line-up
May 28, 2022
Course Director Michael Fowles will be joined by a host of star performers to inspire the delegates on the forthcoming Wessex Band Summer Course.
