News / 2022
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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 Contest set to return
March 01, 2022
The popular Newtown March & Open Air Contest will return in June in the heart of Wales.
Bugle to return after two year break
March 01, 2022
The famous West of England Bandsman's Festival is set to return this summer.
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...
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 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.
Last chord for Knapton and Littleport
March 01, 2022
The musical partnership between Littleport Brass and conductor Ian Knapton has come to an end.
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.
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.
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.
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 bands kick off Regional battles
February 25, 2022
The 2022 Regional Championships will kick off in Corby this weekend.
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.
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
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 open doors on Contest Music
February 25, 2022
The defending champion will showcase its 'Contest Music' preparation ahead of its title defence.
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 to preview Contest Music
February 25, 2022
Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band will showcase their Contest Music preparation in a special open rehearsal.
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 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.
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.
Conductor Competition returns in person
February 24, 2022
The 2022 Brass Band Conductors' Competition will this year return to its traditional in-person format
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.
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.
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.
