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Australian Nationals

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.


Colur Symphony

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.


Hohm

Hammonds provide home for Hohm

December 18, 2023
Daniel Hohm takes the solo euphonium seat at Hammonds.


Ben Dixon

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.


Aldbourne

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.


cORNWALL yOUTH bAND

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.


Brinfle

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.


Thomas wYSS

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.


Brooks

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 Springs

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.


Fodens

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.


Black Dyke Band

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.


Friary

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.


GUS 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.


LEADING BANDS

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.


British Bandsman series

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.


aMBASSADORS

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

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.


Dewi Griffiths

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

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.


Elevate

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.


ARCHELOGY

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.


Dalkeith

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.


RPS aWARDS

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.


Newstead Brass

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.




Huddersfield

Huddersfield Uni strengthens link with Army

January 11 • The student connection between the University of Huddersfield Wind Band and the Band of the Royal Yorkshire Regiment continues to be strengthened under MD Jim Fieldhouse.


Sine Nomiee

Brookwright Music: Sine Nomine (Vaughan Williams arr. Andrew Wainwright)

January 11 • A wonderful set of four contrasting variations based on 'For all the Saints' by Ralph Vaughan Williams.


Matthew Jones

OBE recognition for Matthew Jones

January 11 • The Senior Producer and Deputy Chief Executive of National Youth Arts Wales has been awarded the OBE in the recent New Year Honours List.


Coalburn

Coalburn awards youth and experience

January 11 • The annual Coalburn Silver Band awards night saw accolades and recognition from the beginners to the most experienced performers.


Newstead Brass - Brett Baker

Saturday 17 January • St Wilfrid's Church, . Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8LA


The Hepworth Band - New Year Concert

Sunday 25 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 21 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Cambrian Brass

January 11 • We are a friendly, inclusive and hard-working brass band, welcoming players of all ages and abilities. We are particularly keen to fill our Soprano Cornet, Flugelhorn, Tenor Horn, Euphonium and EEb Bass positions.


Putney and Wimbledon Brass Band

January 8 • Following our promotion to the 2nd section we are looking for a percussionist to do a bit of bing bonging on the timps for the regionals in March. We are a lovely band - everyone says so - so please get in touch. Rehearsals Weds from 1930 in Putney.


Mid Rhondda Band

January 6 • Mid Rhondda Band are currently looking for a trombone player and percussionists to join the team. We are a friendly, welcoming 3rd section band working towards competing in the Welsh Area in March. We also have a variety of events booked for 2026.


Sandy Smith


Conductor, teacher, adjudicator and arranger


               

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