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Corby

Tuesday interview: 2022 Midlands Regional Championship review

March 01, 2022
Iwan Fox and Chris Thomas review the qualification that took place at The Cube in Corby on the weekend as Midlands Regional bands looked to book their berths at Cheltenham and London.


Newtown

Newtown Contest set to return

March 01, 2022
The popular Newtown March & Open Air Contest will return in June in the heart of Wales.


Bugle

Bugle to return after two year break

March 01, 2022
The famous West of England Bandsman's Festival is set to return this summer.


eYES

Keep an eye out...

March 01, 2022
Two instruments may have been picked up by mistake at the North West Regional Championships — so if you know where they are get in touch...


Withington

Death of Jack Withington

March 01, 2022
The death has been reported of Jack Withington, one of the most influential and popular figures in North West banding.


BBE

BBE announces further Player and Artistic Development courses

March 01, 2022
The popular events run by Roger Webster, Paul Cosh and Philip Harper will be heading to Leicester in April — so make sure you book in for a great weekend of inspiration.


Littleport

Last chord for Knapton and Littleport

March 01, 2022
The musical partnership between Littleport Brass and conductor Ian Knapton has come to an end.


Cross

Death of Joyce Elliott

March 01, 2022
The death has been announced of Joyce Elliott. a much respected figure in the West of England brass band movement.


Green

Monday interview with Martin Green

February 28, 2022
We talk to the multi award winning musician about his new trio of BBC Radio 4 programmes, audio drama and new composition for brass bands that will all be premiered over the coming months.


winter gardens

Report & Results: 2022 North West Regional Championships

February 27, 2022
Foden's retains Area title as Ashton-Under-Lyne, Pemberton Old Wigan DW B, Skelmersdale and Morecambe claim section accolades.


stamford

Report & Results: 2022 Midlands Regional Championships

February 26, 2022
Desford, Staffordshire, Ratby Co-operative, Stamford and Amington claim the titles at The Cube in Corby over the two weekends.


Midlands

Midlands bands kick off Regional battles

February 25, 2022
The 2022 Regional Championships will kick off in Corby this weekend.


Prince of Wales

Open rehearsal welcome from Prince of Wales

February 25, 2022
The Band of the Prince of Wales will be holding an Open Rehearsal on Saturday 26th at the Theatre Brycheiniog in Brecon.


ilkinson

Friday interview with Mark Wilkinson

February 25, 2022
On the eve of the Regional Championships we talk to 2022 Iles Medal recipient, Mark Wilkinson of Foden's Band


Youth Champs

National Youth Championships announce adjudicators

February 25, 2022
There is a youthful look to the adjudication teams at the National Youth Championships this year.


Black Dyke

Black Dyke open doors on Contest Music

February 25, 2022
The defending champion will showcase its 'Contest Music' preparation ahead of its title defence.


Cheltenham

West of England judges announced

February 25, 2022
The adjudication team that will make the decisions at the West of England Regional Championships have been announced.


Carlton Main

Carlton Main to preview Contest Music

February 25, 2022
Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band will showcase their Contest Music preparation in a special open rehearsal.


Beckley

Thursday interview with Duncan Beckley

February 24, 2022
We speak to Duncan Beckley after it was announced that he will be presented with the 2022 Mortimer Medal in recognition of his services to the brass band movement.


Wilkinson and Beckley

Wilkinson and Beckley to be presented with Iles and Mortimer Medals

February 24, 2022
Mark Wilkinson and Duncan Beckley have been announced as the recipients of the 2022 Iles Medal and Mortimer Medal.


EYBB

European youth to link up with Foden's

February 24, 2022
The European Youth Brass Band will perform with Foden's Band in a concert prelude to the competitive at the European Championships in Birmingham.


Conucting

Conductor Competition returns in person

February 24, 2022
The 2022 Brass Band Conductors' Competition will this year return to its traditional in-person format


David Karran

Wednesday interview with David Karran

February 23, 2022
We talk to David Karran — MD of Onchan Silver Band who will be travelling over from the Isle of Man to make their North West Regional Championship debuts on Sunday — some 85 years after they were first formed.


Getzen

Eterna choice for Royal Opera House star

February 23, 2022
Daniel Newell is the latest high profile performer to choose to play on a Getzen instrument.


Yu Hang Yang

Outreach performances trigger musical responses for Tredegar star

February 23, 2022
Tredegar euphonium star Yu-Han Yang has just enjoyed providing musical links to support the outreach work of the Musician's Company.




bROOKwRIGHT

Easter treats from BrookWright Music

February 26 • There are plenty of Easter musical treats to enjoy from a variety of composers from BrookWright Music.


Herbert

The Brass Band Story set for publication

February 26 • A new book written by Prof Trevor Herbert and aimed at general readers interested in an overall analysis and insight into the brass band movement in the UK and beyond, is to be published in July.


Desford

Small drop in Midlands Area entrants

February 26 • 69 bands will compete at the Midlands Regional Championships over two weekends in March.


Perth

Positive uptake for Scottish title challenges

February 26 • There will be two full days of competitive and non-competitive music making at the 2026 Scottish Championship in Perth.


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Oompah Brass XXL

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 1 March • St. Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street. London SE10 9BJ


Regent Hall Concerts - London Central Fellowship Band

Saturday 7 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Hall Band of the Salvation Army

Tuesday 10 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Banks Brass Band

February 25 • It's not too late to join Banks Brass Band, a friendly non-contesting band near Southport. All players welcome particularly euphoniums, trombones and basses. Rehearsals: Mondays 8.00-9.30pm in the Hub@Banks community centre, PR9 8BL


Chinnor Silver

February 23 • Our COMMUNITY BAND are meeting on MONDAY 2nd at 11am in our bandroom.. Join us for a relaxed friendly blow with coffee and cake as an added bonus.. Playing with us wont impact your No1 band so come along for a blow.


St Albans Brass Band

February 19 • TUNED PERCUSSION PLAYER Wanted. St Albans Band. Rehearsals Wednesdays 8 to 10pm. Varied programme of concerts, gigs and civic events throughout the year. Friendly, welcoming brass band. Experienced players and returners welcome. www.stalbansband.co.uk


John Maines

BA (Hons)
Presenter, compere and conductor


               

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