News / 2023
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Heartfelt tribute to be paid by Leyland
May 29, 2023
The Leyland Band will pay tribute to their iconic former MD as well as raise funds for a great cause.
Welcome flying return for Pritchard family
May 29, 2023
Gareth Pritchard and his family will touch down in the UK for a flying visit that will mix visits to family and friends as well as the obligatory bit of adjudication work at the Whit Friday contests.
Scottish Government accused of failing on music instrument provision
May 28, 2023
Politicians argue over the 'success' shown by latest statistics of the number of children taking up instrumental music lessons .
Mobile annoyance comes with a live-event caveat
May 28, 2023
A new survey suggests that lots of people don't like others recording with their mobile phones at live events — even though they do it themselves...
French National Championship launches Composer Competition
May 28, 2023
A Europe-wide Composer Competition has been launched to coincide with the 2024 French National Championships.
Gray replacement for Conductor Competition
May 28, 2023
Mareika Gray will replace Sarah Groarke-Booth on the adjudication panel for the Brass Band Conductors Association Conducting Competition.
Amboise set to host French Open
May 28, 2023
The 27th French Open Championships willt ake place in the lovely Loire Valley town of Amboise next month.
Amersham's Blackpool boost
May 28, 2023
Amersham Band's recent promotion success in Blackpool was helped by new players, young, slightly older and returning...
Cory add brace to euphs and baris
May 28, 2023
Dan Thomas and Joel Collier are the latest additions to the Cory Band euphonium and baritone sections.
Oliverio becomes Besson artist
May 28, 2023
Exciting times for tenor horn star Patrick Oliverio as he becomes become a Besson Artist ahead of debut solo CD release.
All Bettles off at Irvine & Dreghorn
May 28, 2023
The successful musical partnership between Lewis Bettles and Irvine & Dreghorn Band has come to an affectionate end.
Gregson's Angels to be heard in London
May 28, 2023
Major works by Edward Gregson are to be heard at the Royal College of Music in London in July.
Conducting Symposium announced in Florida
May 28, 2023
A two day event will cover all aspects of conducting and teaching to help with brass, wind and percussion.
National Youth Band links up with British Army Music
May 28, 2023
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain and British Army Music enter into a three year partnership.
Sunscreen and Ralgex for Crookston
May 27, 2023
Brass Bands England CEO Kenny Crookston will be in the saddle this weekend to raise money for the BBE Brass Foundations team.
Stalwarts honoured on Coronation weekend in East Anglia
May 27, 2023
A group of wonderful brass band stalwarts were honoured by presentations from East Anglian Brass Band Association.
Holland ends Wantage tenure as King steps into MD role
May 26, 2023
Paul Holland and Wantage Band reach a final chord as Chris King gets ready to take on a new MD role.
Busy Porter enjoys London performances...
May 26, 2023
Andrew Porter has enjoyed two memorable weekends of music making — at the Coronation and the crowning of a new Senior Cup champion..
Play Through event to explore Downie music
May 26, 2023
There is a super chance to find out more and perform the wonderful music of Kenneth Downie at a special 'Play Through' afternoon being led by Dr Jonathan Corry in Belfast this weekend.
King's reign ends at Friary
May 26, 2023
The 17 year partnership between Friary Brass and conductor Chris King has come to an end.
Lydbrook to head to Europe
May 25, 2023
The Lydbrook Band will undertake a short tour of northern Belgium this weekend — including having the honour of playing at the Menin Gate.
Regent to reprise major works in tribute and dedication
May 25, 2023
Major works from Joseph Horovitz, Sir Harrison Birtwistle, Hans Werne Henze and Louis Andreissen amongst others will be performed by Regent Brass in concert in London in July.
Death of Monica Vabo Reigstad
May 25, 2023
The death has been announced of Monica Vabo Reigstad, an inspirational figure within the Eikanger Bjorsvik Band in Norway.
Busy park bandstand concert series in Leeds area
May 25, 2023
There will over 100 free bandstand concerts to enjoy every Sunday in the Leeds area until the end of September.
Change of adjudicator at Gloucester
May 25, 2023
Stephanie Binns will replace Nick Garman for the GBBA Own Choice March & Test Piece Contest later this year.
