News / 2023
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Funeral details announced for Trevor Goodison
September 15, 2023
Details of the funeral service and the musical tribute to be played to the late Trevor Goodison of Unite the Union Band have been announced.
Grimethorpe honoured by Parkinson tribute
September 15, 2023
The sound of Grimethorpe Colliery Band has been heard in tribute as well as at the funeral of the late broadcaster, chat-show host and author, Sir Michael Parkinson.
Lithuanian help for Sovereign
September 15, 2023
Sovereign Brass will be boosted by the return of a favourite player determined not to miss out on the chance to play at the National Finals.
Towcester Studio ready to have a blast with Foden's
September 15, 2023
An innovative outreach project will bring together the Towcester Studio Band, Foden's and Northamptonshire Music & Performing Arts Trust to inspire players of all generations to be part of brass banding.
Trainees ready for the tent at Cheltenham
September 14, 2023
The Association of Brass Band Adjudicators will be mentoring the next generation of judges at Cheltenham.
New additions to Elgar International Brass Band Summer School
September 14, 2023
Sheona Wade and Lode Violet will join Philp Harper to be part of the EIBBSS tutor team in 2024.
New concert march gets friendly dedication
September 14, 2023
A new brass band concert march by composer Richard Lambert has been given a special dedication after help to get it published.
New identity for Brass in Concert Championship venue
September 14, 2023
Sage Gateshead becomes The Glasshouse International Centre for Music to reflect its new identity.
Davies takes New Year baton at Markham
September 13, 2023
The experienced Gary Davies will take over as Musical Director of Markham & District Band
Grimethorpe release new Postcards CD
September 13, 2023
Several new recordings — including one of an iconic work are featured on Grimethorpe's latest CD release.
Thoresby in fine trim for National title battle
September 13, 2023
Thoresby Colliery Band is heading to Cheltenham this weekend looking to repeat a title winning triumph from their proud past.
Cutt to head to Fermanagh/Tyrone for Summer School
September 13, 2023
Garry Cutt will be the guest conductor on the 2024 Fermanagh/Tyrone Brass Band Summer School
GBBA set to host march & test piece contest
September 13, 2023
The Gloucestershire Brass Band Association (GBBA) will host its popular Own Choice March & Test Piece Contest on Sunday 19th November — and there is still time to get your entries in.
Set test changes for youth at SBBA Festival of Brass
September 13, 2023
There will be changes to the set-test bands in the Intermediate and Development Sections of the forthcoming Scottish Brass Band Association Festival of Brass Youth Championships.
Mott takes baton at Bedworth
September 13, 2023
Jonathan Mott has become the new MD at Bedworth Brass.
Radio: Sunday Bandstand 10th September
September 13, 2023
More great music to enjoy from Chris Helme.
Report & Result: 2023 Doctor Martin Wainstone Cup
September 11, 2023
GUS Band boost their anniversary bank balance with an ambitious victory under the direction of Christopher Bond.
2024 Spring Festival test-pieces announced
September 10, 2023
Works by Bert Appermont, Philip Wilby and Peter Graham will test the bands with British Open aspirations at the Spring Festival.
Report & Result: 2023 British Open Championship
September 09, 2023
Foden's delivers an appropriately scorching account of Sand and Stars to win the 169th British Open title at a sun cooked Symphony Hall.
Mercer & Barker showcase at British Open
September 08, 2023
The leading mouthpiece manufacturer will be showcasing their products at Symphony Hall — with plenty being given a work out on stage too.
1924, 1953, 2017...
September 08, 2023
Only three bands have ever taken the British Open Trophy away from its home soil — so can Valaisia become the first band to do it twice?
Interview with Russell Gray
September 08, 2023
We catch up with the Scottish conductor as he seeks to claim his first British Open title and looks forward to becoming a 'Pops' star in Minneapolis.
Brass Bands England offers timely reminder
September 08, 2023
Fantastic drop in sessions and plenty of advice is on hand for bands wishing to grab their place at next year's National Youth Championships of Great Britain.
Strawberry Field forever...
September 08, 2023
A fantastic looking new bandstand has been opened in the most famous musical venues in the world...
St David's Hall shuts due to safety checks
September 08, 2023
The Welsh venue that has hosted two European Championships and the recent Cardiff Singer of the World competition will close for four weeks to carry out concrete safety checks.
