News / 2023
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Australian's to 'Rejoice' at Adelaide National Championships
December 18, 2023
Edward Gregson's 'The World Rejoicing' leads the set-works at the Australian National Championships in 2024.
Norwegian elite set for colouring test
December 18, 2023
Simon Dobson's 'A Symphony of Colours' will be the set-work for the Norwegian National Championships in Bergen in February.
Hammonds provide home for Hohm
December 18, 2023
Daniel Hohm takes the solo euphonium seat at Hammonds.
Dixon tenure ends at Pemberton
December 18, 2023
Ben Dixon's fine tenure of success has come to an end at the Pemberton Old Wigan DW Band organisation.
New flugel adds to Aldbourne's 2024 line-up
December 18, 2023
Ffion Haf Morris joins the trio of Jake Bartlett, David Richards and Emily Collins as part of the new look Aldbourne team for 2024.
Double Cornish Cream to enjoy 40th anniversary concert
December 18, 2023
The 1983 and 2023 Cornish Youth Bands will come together for a special celebration event later this month.
Brindle's fond farewell to Northop
December 18, 2023
Gareth Brindle has thanked Northop Band after taking his last official engagement with the British Open contenders.
Wyss steps down from Leyland
December 18, 2023
Thomas Wyss steps down from the Musical Director role at Leyland Band after eight years at the helm.
Last chord reached for Elland and Brooks
December 17, 2023
The 11 year musical partnership between Elland Silver Band and MD Daniel Brooks has come to an end.
Reading add to star sparkle for Sarcoma UK
December 17, 2023
Reading Spring Gardens add to the music to help raise funds for a leading charity.
Extra GARD protection for Foden's
December 17, 2023
The bass team at Foden's will gain extra protection thanks to their partnership link with GARDBags.
Hirst dedication honoured on National homecoming to Queensbury
December 16, 2023
Adrian Hirst's 30 years of dedication and excellence was honoured at Black Dyke's recent concert in the heart of Queensbury.
Christmas spirit flows for Friary
December 16, 2023
A trio of performances in a brewery, church and shopping centre round off a bust 2023 for Friary Brass Band.
Made for sharing...
December 16, 2023
The GUS Band is to host a brace of on-line workshops aimed at sharing good practice and inventive thinking to help bands secure their concert futures.
Further progress made by UK Leading Bands Forum
December 15, 2023
A lively and constructive meeting sees the UK Leading Bands Forum (UKLBF) seek to make further contacts and discuss adjudication issues.
Cory double helping to open British Bandsman Concert Series
December 15, 2023
The Welsh entertainers will be heading to Reading in February for a double header concert appearance to kick start ambitious series.
Ambassador addition to National Youth Brass Band set-up
December 13, 2023
A new Ambassador Band has been created to add to the elite music making performance experiences of members of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain.
Bolsover Festival of Brass comes to an end
December 13, 2023
Financial and organisational challenges brings the popular Bolsover Festival of Brass contest to an end.
Mercer & Barker welcomes Griffiths
December 13, 2023
Tredegar's principal cornet player Dewi Griffiths has been welcomed as a performance artist with Mercer & Barker Mouthpieces.
Todmorden Bandstand campaign receives huge boost
December 13, 2023
The future of the Grade II listed Edwardian bandstand has been secured thanks to a fantastic campaign and a huge boost from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Charm, glamour and glitz to showcase Elevate premiere in Blackpool
December 12, 2023
BBE's 'Elevate' initiative gets off to an exciting and colourful start with a celebration of brass bands, drag cabaret and queer culture next year at Blackpool Tower.
New work inspired by medieval burials
December 12, 2023
A major new work by composer Alex McGee, inspired by the medieval archaeology of Haverfordwest will receive its world premiere in 2025.
SBBA Life Membership for Dalkeith stalwart
December 12, 2023
Santa brings Dalkeith & Monktonhall Band Chairperson Jim Henderson a well deserved Life Membership of the Scottish Brass Band Association.
Derwent shortlisted for Royal Philharmonic Society Inspiration Award
December 12, 2023
Derwent Brass will be looking for the votes to support their nomination for a prestigious RPS Award.
Brilliant response to Newstead cost of living crisis
December 12, 2023
Supporters have rallied to help Newstead Brass after the BBC reported on the possibility of them folding ahead of their 50th anniversary season.
