News / 2022
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New Euphonium competition looks to attract European talent
January 21, 2022
The Fontys AMPA Euphonium Competition has been launched to attract the very best student euphonium players across Europe.
New lead for Adjudicators
January 21, 2022
Sheona Wade has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators.
Confidence boost to North West banding with Area numbers
January 20, 2022
74 bands have entered the 2022 North West Regional Championships that will take place at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool on 27th February.
New Zealand Youth prepare for live worldwide broadcast
January 20, 2022
The National Youth Brass Band of New Zealand is preparing for a worldwide live broadcast this weekend to end its annual course.
Thursday interview with Alex Parker of BBE
January 20, 2022
We talk to BBE's Alex Parker about the attractions to enjoy at the forthcoming National Youth Championships of Great Britain after the draws were announced.
Wednesday interview with Paul Hindmarsh
January 19, 2022
We catch up with Paul Hindmarsh, the Artistic Director of the RNCM Brass Festival, ahead of the showcase event at the end of the month in Manchester.
Cutt passes on Argos experience at Dobcross
January 19, 2022
Garry Cutt has paid a welcome visit to Dobcross Silver Band to help with their preparations for the forthcoming North West Regional Championships.
Death of Ian Brown
January 19, 2022
The death has been announced of the respected euphonium player Ian Brown
Scottish Championship judges announced
January 19, 2022
The judges who will make the all important decisions in Perth in March have been announced.
All go for amended RNCM Festival of Brass
January 19, 2022
The RNCM Festival of Brass will take place on Saturday and Sunday 29th/30th January with an amended schedule of performances.
Tuesday interview with Paul Cosh
January 18, 2022
We speak to the highly respected player, conductor, teacher and lecturer about his new teaching publication — 'Brass Essentials — An Arban Companion'.
Empty seats filled at Littleport
January 18, 2022
Littleport Brass has filled their empty seats ahead of their Area challnge in a few weeks time.
New additions at Ratby Mid Band
January 18, 2022
New faces young and old join the set-up at Ratby Mid Band in time for their assault on the Midlands Area title.
75 years of brass and coal
January 18, 2022
The national newspaper will hopefully remember the link between brass bands and the National Coal Board this weekend thanks to photographer Lorne Campbell.
Monday interview with Tom Redmond
January 17, 2022
We speak to the Joint Principal of Chetham's School of Music in Manchester to find out more about their free Brass Academy Day on Sunday 6th February
Keep taking the medicine...
January 17, 2022
A new study shows that listening to just 9 minutes of fast paced music can help banish the blues...
New afternoon AmJAM attraction at Amersham
January 17, 2022
A new initiative designed to attract day time players to enjoy making music together has been launched by Amersham Band.
SBBA announce trio of Learning Festival workshops
January 17, 2022
Three workshops designed to help bands prosper in the new post Covid-19 musical landscape have been announced by the Scottish Brass Band Association.
New principal thrilled at main role at Frickley
January 17, 2022
Seb Williman has been appointed the new principal cornet of Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band
Musical opportunities saved up in Kirklees
January 17, 2022
A new Saving Grace initiative will help create exciting opportunities for people looking to start slightly different musical careers.
Interview with Viggo Bjorge
January 16, 2022
We speak with one of Norway's leading banding administrators to find out more about the decision to cancel the 2022 Norwegian National Championships.
Gregson to feature on BBC
January 16, 2022
Edward Gregson will be the featured as 'Composer of the Week' on BBC Radio 3 later this month.
Back dated trophies for Cory
January 16, 2022
Cory has finally got its hands on long awaited awards for being the world's number 1 ranked band.
Draw made for World Music Contest
January 16, 2022
The draw has been for the brass band competitions at the World Music Contest in Kerkrade later this year — with bands from the UK to Japan in the line-ups.
UniBrass Gala leads with trom attractions
January 16, 2022
Performances by Dennis Rollins, the Bone-afide trombone quartet and Friary Brass Band will entertain the audience at the UniBrass Gala Concert.
