News / 2023
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Young brass band reporter claims BBC Award
June 21, 2023
16 year old Elise Hale will have the opportunity to share her passion for 'Brassing Around' with a national BBC audience.
Swiss Open looks to classic works for title challengers
June 21, 2023
Ten bands will compete for the Swiss Open title in Luzern this September with Cory adding the Gala Concert entertainment.
Ebbw Valley to look the part at Cheltenham
June 21, 2023
Welsh First Section National Finalists hope to look as well as play the part at Cheltenham later this year thanks to help from generous donors.
Fairlop march towards Cheltenham
June 21, 2023
Fairlop Brass has already enjoyed a memorable 2023 with the hope of more great days to come...
No more cheques in the registry post...
June 21, 2023
The Brass Band Players Registry will not accept cheque payments from 1st June.
Time to say goodbye...
June 21, 2023
Co-op Funeralcare reveals the most popular music played at services in 2023 — from Andrea Bocelli to Monty Python...
Doc Martin closing date looms
June 21, 2023
Bands need to act fast if they are to book a place for the chance to give their bank balances a healthy boost at the Doctor Martin contest later this year.
Raisbeck bows out after a decade of youth inspiration
June 20, 2023
Ian Raisbeck bows out with pride after a decade and more of inspirational leadership with the Foden's Youth Band
Wooldrige steps down from top man role at Watership Brass
June 20, 2023
Mike Wooldbridge has stepped down as principal cornet of Watership Brass after 16 years of outstanding service.
Social media boost for Abbey Brass
June 20, 2023
Abbey Brass will look to connect with the widest possible audience on the Isle of Wight.
BTM enjoy Parliamentary scrutiny
June 20, 2023
The BTM Band has been honoured by a special 50th anniversary reception and performance in the heart of the Houses of Parliament.
Flowers prepare for Three Choirs Festival
June 20, 2023
The Flowers Band will make a trio of appearances at the prestigious Three Choirs Festival next month.
Morley Best of Brass series announced
June 19, 2023
Hammonds, WFEL Fairey, Black Dyke, Grimethorpe, Brighouse & Rastrick, Flowers, Rothwell Temperance and GUS Band are on the programme at Morley Town Hall for the 2023/2024 Best of Brass series.
Higgins' Concerto Grosso nominated for South Bank Sky Arts Award
June 19, 2023
Gavin Higgins' 'Concerto Grosso for Brass Band and Orchestra' has been nominated for a Classical Music South Bank Sky Arts Award.
Proms in the Playground returns
June 19, 2023
The popular BBE Proms in the Playground initiative returns this July.
Winter days end at Manger
June 19, 2023
Manger Musikklag say a fond farewell to conductor Martin Winter.
Report & Results: 2023 West of England Bandsmens Festival
June 19, 2023
St Dennis double up with victories to lead the chase for the silverware at Bugle, with section wins for Lanner, Mount Charles, Verwood and Bugle.
Band Camp closing date looms
June 19, 2023
If you want to enjoy yourself at the National Universities Brass Band 'Band Camp' — then you had better be quick.
Adams welcomed into Mercer & Barker family
June 19, 2023
The leading instrument makers have become a main distributor for Mercer & Barker mouthpieces.
United Effort celebrated at Dobcross
June 19, 2023
The fantastic Dobcross Whit Friday volunteers and organisers have enjoyed a relaxing night of their own.
BBE to help bands go green to raise reddies
June 19, 2023
Brass Bands England will help bands boosts their incomes with a new webinar on sustainable fundraising.
Over par target for Irvine & Dreghorn fund raisers
June 19, 2023
A quartet of indefatigable golfers are helping to raise funds for Irvine & Dreghorn's National Final trip to Cheltenham.
National Finalists confirmed by Kapitol
June 18, 2023
All the entry fees have been paid as Kapitol Promotions confirm the line-ups for Cheltenham and London.
Ensembles eye Philip Jones prize in Birmingham
June 18, 2023
The prestigious Philip Jones International Brass Ensemble Competition will take place at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire next month — with free masterclasses to add to the musical attractions.
