News / 2022
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Netherlands changes Euro dates
April 21, 2022
The Netherlands National Champions will now have more time to prepare for their future European challenges.
Getzen Ireland becomes Edwards distributor
April 21, 2022
Getzen Ireland Ltd has announced that it has become an Edwards Dealer & Distributor.
Geneva artists to lead NEMBBA Youth Band Summer Course
April 21, 2022
Stephanie Binns, Siobhan Bates and Brett Baker will help lead the next course day of the North East Midlands Youth Brass Band.
Peter Moore to perform classic trombone concerto
April 21, 2022
The LSO principal trombonist will perform Dani Howard's work at the Barbican this weekend.
New Jan de Haan commission heads Dutch Championship test-pieces
April 20, 2022
A work inspired by the historic King of the Frisians heads the set-tests at the Netherlands National Championships in Utrecht later this year.
European Memories: Interview with Howard Snell
April 19, 2022
We talk to Howard Snell about some of his European Championship memories — from Desford and Daphnis and Eikanger's Enigmas to Foden's fire breathing Dragon...
Concert support for Owens musical memory
April 19, 2022
A special concert will be held next month to celebrate the musical life of Rhys Owen — for over 30 years the principal trumpet of the Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra.
Check & Challenge resource launched by BBE
April 19, 2022
A new resource to help bands with their safeguarding needs has been launched by Brass Bands England
Arden to be remembered by City of Hull
April 19, 2022
The life of one of the most popular former players of the City of Hull Band is set to be remembered.
Death of Sir Harrison Birtwistle
April 19, 2022
The death has been announced of one of the most important British compositional figures.
Ewen adds to RNCM workshop day
April 18, 2022
Brighouse & Rastrick baritone player Amy Ewen will be a part of the forthcoming Young Middle Brass workshop at the RNCM in Manchester.
National youth memories
April 18, 2022
There are plenty of fantastic images to enjoy from the recent National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain course.
BBC announces special Young Composer Prom
April 18, 2022
Composer Gavin Higgins has helped to mentor six young composers as they prepare for their works to be premiered at the Proms later this year.
Fairey appoints new solo euphonium
April 18, 2022
Peter McDonough takes on the solo euphonium role at WFEL Fairey Band
European Memories: Interview with Michael Bach
April 18, 2022
We recall the European memories of Michael Bach who led Brass Band Burgermusik Luzern to the title in 2014, but who has also enjoyed a long family connection with the event.
European memories: Interview with Nick Hudson
April 15, 2022
We talk to the former Foden's trombone star who gave one of the most memorable individual performances on 'The Year of the Dragon' to help his band claim the European title in Cardiff in 1992.
Scottish Youth enjoys Euro prep in Perth
April 15, 2022
The National Youth Brass Band of Scotland has enjoyed hard work and fun on its recent Easter Course.
Meechan gains prestigious Bandmaster election
April 15, 2022
Dr Peter Meechan joins a select band of British musicians to be elected to the American Bandmasters Association.
Flowers invest in new blooms
April 14, 2022
A new partnership between Flowers Band and Gloucestershire Academy of Music will make a long term investment in a new generation of young brass band players.
National Youth ready to celebrate principles
April 15, 2022
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain is preparing to celebrate 70 years of inclusion and excellence at its Easter Concert in Huddersfield on Saturday evening.
European Memories: Interview with Mike Kilroy
April 14, 2022
We talk to the Chairperson of Brass Bands England about his European memories — as a player, administrator and a brass band fan.
European Memories: Interview with Tom Brevik
April 12, 2022
We recall European memories with Tom Brevik — the Norwegian conductor who led Manger Musikklag at the first European Championship contest at the Royal Albert Hall in 1978.
Make sure you get your hotel place for Cheltenham
April 12, 2022
Rooms4groups has added three additional hotels to their list of Cheltenham stop offs for the National Finals.
Judges announced for Spring Festival
April 12, 2022
The list of judges that will need to be impressed at the forthcoming British Open Spring Festival have been announced.
