News / 2023
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Ryan beats off worldwide rivals to claim BBCA Conductor Award
June 18, 2023
Matthew Ryan has claimed the Brass Band Conductors Association's Conductor Award following a fine day of action in Eccles.
Trailblazer award boosts BBE youth work
June 17, 2023
A successful Youth Music grant award will enable Brass Band England to fund their new Youth Voice initiative.
Caravan Club Band enjoys pitching up for Whit Friday
June 17, 2023
The Caravan & Motorhome Club Concert Band enjoyed their brass band mode trip to the recent Whit Friday contests.
Brighouse March & Hymn tune contest details announced
June 17, 2023
The popular Brighouse & District 'Lions Brass Band March & Hymn Tune Contest' will take place next month with a great line-up of competing bands.
Harborough announce return of Smith for future lead
June 17, 2023
Ben Smith returns home to become the Musical Director of Harborough Band.
Report & Result: 2023 Newtown Hymn & March
June 17, 2023
Northop Silver enjoy their trip south to take the honours on a great day of mixed music making and weather in mid-Wales.
Neish shines in Border lands
June 16, 2023
Tuba star Les Neish enjoyed his recent trip to Jedforest Instrumental.
Scottish Borders contest open for entries
June 16, 2023
Bands are being invited to enter the Scottish Borders Entertainment Contest in November.
Fellowship accolade for Harper
June 16, 2023
Philip Harper is to become a Fellow of the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama.
Doors open for next generation at Tewit
June 16, 2023
Tewit Youth Band is looking to link up with the next generation of youngsters who want to enjoy brass band music making.
Blackford aims for RNCM Gold
June 16, 2023
Australian euphonium player James Blackford will compete for the RNCM's most prestigious award later today.
Hammonds enjoy worldwide performance
June 16, 2023
The recently crowned French Open champion added to the fantastic entertainment on offer at the recent Soccer Aid Unicef charity match at Old Trafford.
Memorable centenary tour for Lydbrook
June 16, 2023
The Lydbrook Band has just returned from a short tour to Belgium where they were honoured to perform at the Tyne Cot Cemetery and the Menin Gate.
Posthumous Mortimer Medal Award to Roy Terry
June 14, 2023
The outstanding contribution made by Roy Terry to the brass band movement is to be marked with the posthumous award of the Mortimer Medal.
Mnozil Gold still up for grabs
June 14, 2023
There is still the chance to enjoy the incredible Mnozil Brass in action at Symphony Hall this Friday.
Double honour for Phillipa Edwards
June 14, 2023
One of Australian banding's pioneering figures has been honoured with a brace of prestigious awards.
Tennant concert almost full to the brim
June 14, 2023
There are only a few places left to fill to enjoy the celebration concert to honour the wonderful musical life of Willie Tennant.
Postcode Lottery boost for East Anglian Association
June 14, 2023
The work of the East Anglian Brass Band Association has been boosted by a grant from the Postcode Places Trust.
Death of Ann Thorpe
June 14, 2023
The death has been announced of the popular Yorkshire Imperial Band supporter and administrator Ann Thorpe.
New generation starts at Besses Boys and girls
June 13, 2023
A new generation of young players is being inspired to take up brass banding thanks to their great MD.
Holland to lead Welsh youth
June 13, 2023
Flowers MD Paul Holland will lead the National Youth Brass Band of Wales on its Summer course and concerts.
Lichfield youngsters prepare for Grimethorpe Adventure
June 13, 2023
25 primary school youngsters are practicing hard for their appearance with Grimethorpe Colliery Band next month.
Death of Tony Pitt
June 13, 2023
The death has been announced of Tony Pitt, a leading figure in the support, development and success of the Woodfalls Band.
Rothwell sign Smith
June 13, 2023
Andrew Smith, the former top man at Flowers and Llwydcoed will head to Rothwell Temperance following the Royal Albert Hall National Final.
Youthful celebrations for Riverside
June 13, 2023
The Riverside Youth Band in Scotland has gained a great boost to its musical ambitions with a substantial award from the National Lottery Community Fund.
