News / 2022
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Tameside Whit Friday contests to return
February 09, 2022
The sound of brass bands will be heard around Tameside on Whit Friday once again.
Tuesday interview with Andrew Wainwright
February 08, 2022
We talk to Andrew Wainwright — composer, arranger, graphic designer, journalist, President of the Dallas Brass Band, editor of the Brass Band Bridge — and founder and owner of BrookWright Music.
Ivors Composer Awards 2022
February 07, 2022
Although it will be no specific 'Wind and Brass Band' category — works for the medium can be nominated.
Monday interview with Anna Beresford
February 07, 2022
We catch up with the recent winner of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Weston Conducting Prize to find out more about her musical career, the competition and her future aspirations.
Proposed Band of the Year contest cancelled
February 07, 2022
IBB Media states that 'lack of support by some bands' has led it to cancel its proposed 'Band of the Year' contest in June.
Report & Result: 2022 UniBrass Championships: Trophy Section
February 05, 2022
The students of the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire claim the 2022 UniBrass Trophy Section title for the first time.
Result: 2022 UniBrass Championships: Shield Section
February 05, 2022
The University of Leeds claims the UniBrass Shield title.
Weekend interview with Peter Meechan
February 05, 2022
We catch up with the English composer who has just won the prestigious 2021 Sousa-ABA-Ostwald Composition Competition — awarded by the influential American Bandmasters Association (ABA).
Sell your music not your soul...
February 05, 2022
A free on-line session will help composers, writers and bands know just what it takes to keep control of their musical identity.
Black Dyke announces new Festival attractions
February 05, 2022
There will be plenty of opportunities to enjoy the music making at the forthcoming Black Dyke Brass Festival in May.
Busy schedule for Tredegar euph star
February 05, 2022
Yu-Hang Yang is widening his artistic profile with concert recitals and on-line teaching roles.
Friary supports Air Ambulance service
February 05, 2022
The festive carol playing of Friary Brass has helped keep a fantastic Air Ambulance service in the air.
Friday interview with James Fountain
February 04, 2022
We chat to the principal trumpet of the London Symphony Orchestra following the release of his critically acclaimed debut CD, 'Keep the Music Playing'.
Popular Leicestershire BBA Contest set to return
February 04, 2022
The Leicestershire Brass Band Association annual contest will return in November — so keep an eye out for the open date for entries.
Marshall invite to Cornet Spotlight
February 04, 2022
The Geneva cornet star will offer a warm welcome to come and join him at his Cornet Spotlight at the Black Dyke Festival in May.
No question mark over concert return for Norwegian trio
February 04, 2022
Eikanger Bjorsvik, Manger Musikklag and Krohnengen Bands will join forces for a great concert at the Grieg Hall in Bergen as Covid restrictions are finally lifted in Norway.
Thursday interview with Andy Straiton
February 03, 2022
We are joined by the Chairperson of the UniBrass Foundation to find out more about this weekend's UniBrass Championships at Sheffield University.
Cory to premiere new Euphonium Concerto
February 03, 2022
Cory's Glyn Williams will premiere a new work inspired by the bravery and fortitude of soldiers in the First World War.
Friary showcase arts and crafts
February 03, 2022
Friary Brass warmed up for their appearance at the UniBrass Championships Gala Concert with a well received Hampshire concert.
Fine line-up ready for action at Oxfordshire BBA contest
February 03, 2022
Lots of bands want to showcase their early season form at Marlborough School in Woodstock, Oxfordshire later this month.
Wednesday interview with Sheona White
February 02, 2022
We catch up with the newly appointed Chairperson of the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators.
Cue happy...
February 02, 2022
Study using a new interactive interface shows how music listeners think different emotions sound like in music.
Tuesday interview with John Ward
February 01, 2022
We speak to John Ward, who will be conducting Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band this weekend on a special recording celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of the great Ray Steadman-Allen.
New date and venue for West of England Championships
February 01, 2022
The 2022 West of England Regional Championships will now take place at Cheltenham Racecourse on the weekend of the 2nd/3rd April.
Moonlight bubbles at the bandstand...
February 01, 2022
Photographer Lorne Campbell has captured a fantastic image of the bandstand at Robert's Park.
