News / 2022
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National Youth look to add to alumni numbers
February 23, 2022
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain is looking to get in touch with as many past members as possible.
Final Cory bow for Howells
February 23, 2022
The hugely respected tuba player has taken his final official bow with the world's number 1 ranked band.
Tuesday interview with Paul Crump
February 22, 2022
With the the UK and its brass bands having taken a battering from the effects of storms Eunice and Franklin, we check with Insurance expert Paul Crump about what you should do if your rehearsal premises and contents have been damaged.
Hindmarsh recognition no longer overdue
February 22, 2022
The recent RNCM Brass Festival saw Brass Bands England able to present Paul Hindmarsh with his 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award.
New appointments at Milnrow
February 22, 2022
A trio of new players and a new move adds to Milnrow's Area confidence.
Yorkshire Area line-ups announced
February 22, 2022
The bands that will compete for the qualification places on offer at Huddersfield next month have been announced.
Monday interview with Paul Jenkins
February 21, 2022
We catch up with the trombone playing MD of Pontardulais Band following their victory at the Welsh Open Entertainment Championship in Newport on the weekend.
BBE inclusion Toolkit training on offer
February 21, 2022
Brass Bands England is offering a special training webinar to find out more about Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Friary announce new trombone lead
February 21, 2022
The experienced Neil Wharton has been appointed the new solo trombone at Friary Brass Band
Report & Result: 2022 Welsh Open Championship
February 20, 2022
Pontardulais claim the cross border entertainment honours and a Spring Festival place in Blackpool with victory in Newport.
Wessex Summer School to return
February 19, 2022
The oldest brass band summer school will return later this year — and you can be a part of it.
Midlands contenders set for Corby Area tests
February 19, 2022
A new venue will welcome the Midlands Regional Championships over the next two weekends.
Plenty of JAM to be spread
February 19, 2022
There will be seven new works for brass on show at the JAM concert season opener in London next month.
A lifetime's passion...
February 19, 2022
David Calvert has just notched up 70 years of dedicated service to Langholm Band in Scotland.
Resurgam Lodge set to provide charitable support
February 19, 2022
A brass band made up of members of the Freemasons will give musical support to its fellow lodge charitable activities.
Baker to be impressed at Delph
February 19, 2022
Leigh Baker will be the judge to impress at the Delph Whit Friday contest this year.
Friday interview with Kenny Crookston
February 18, 2022
We catch up with the CEO of Brass Bands England as the organisation looks forward to hosting a trio of important events — from the results of their recent Women in Banding survey to the National Youth and European Brass Band Championships.
Thursday interview with Luc Vertommen
February 17, 2022
We catch up with the Belgian conductor who has just led Haut-de-France to retain their French National title and book their place at the 2023 European Championships in Malmo.
Farren double at Whitburn Awards
February 17, 2022
Flugel star Caroline Farren made it a personal 'double' as she wins two major Whitburn annual awards.
Daytime musical delight at Ratby
February 17, 2022
There was a hugely encouraging start for the Ratby Daytime Band as players far and wide enjoyed a lunchtime work out.
Crofton opt out of Yorkshire Area
February 17, 2022
Crofton Silver Band has taken the unanimous decision not to compete in the top section contest at the Yorkshire Area this year.
Wednesday interview with Alan Goodall
February 16, 2022
We talk to Alan Goodall, Deputy Head of Service for Hounslow Music Services, as the Hounslow Music Services Junior Brass Band prepares for their appearance in the Besson Prodige Debut Section at the National Youth Championships
New baritone addition at Wantage
February 15, 2022
Ewan Rigby joins Wantage Band as their new second baritone player
New signings boost Slaithwaite
February 15, 2022
The arrival of Leigh Baker has also brought a raft of new signings for the Yorkshire band ahead of Area challenge.
Tuesday interview with Rosie Banham of BBE
February 15, 2022
We speak to Rosie Banham from Brass Bands England to find out more about its 'Women in Banding' survey that sought to find out about both the positive and negative experiences of members of brass bands who identify as female.
