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Swiss

Report & Results: 2023 Swiss National Solo & Quartet Championships

April 11, 2023
Oriane Bruckel adds yet more solo titles to her CV as Swiss soloists display their talents in Lucerne.


Australia 2023

Report & Results: 2023 Australian National Championships

April 09, 2023
Sydney Brass, Boroondara Brass, Willoughby Band No.2, Hyde Street Youth Band, City of Wollongong Junior Brass Band claim the titles in Newcastle.


Emley

Bank Holiday treats — brass and beer

April 09, 2023
There were two favourites things to enjoy at Emley this weekend.


Fife

Strong line-up for Fife Festival Entertainment contest

April 08, 2023
13 bands from top section to Fourth will compete at the Fife Festival Entertainment contest.


NYBBS

Scottish Youth set for Easter musical treats

April 08, 2023
60 young players will head to Strathallan School for the Easter Course of the National Youth Brass Bands of Scotland.


BBE Breakfat

BBC spotlight boosts BBE Foundation building work

April 08, 2023
A hugely positive BBC Breakfast Show feature on Brass bands England's investment in youth brass banding is already paying dividends.


Munn

Munn memory to help battle bowel cancer

April 08, 2023
A musical celebration of a fine bandsman, aided by a world premiere performance will help the ongoing battle against a terrible disease.


BBE sTUDENT

Student benefits at Brass Bands England

April 08, 2023
A new free student membership has been launched by Brass Bands England with the aim of getting young voices heard with the movers and shakers.


Sovereign

ConsTest images on sale

April 08, 2023
There are plenty of great images from the inaugural ConsTest Birmingham Open now available directly from the event photographer Evie Redfern.


NYBBGB2023

Principals on show at Stoller Hall

April 08, 2023
The principal players and their talented colleagues of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain will be on show at Stoller Hall later today — with a second helping in Brum next week.


Desford

Fowles leaves Desford

April 08, 2023
Michael Fowles has taken the decision to resign as Musical Director of Desford Colliery Band


Tredegar was crowned Welsh Champion for a 14th time

World Rankings: April update

April 08, 2023
A busy start to the contest season sees Cory, as ever, at the head of the Band Supplies — 4Barsrest World Rankings, but the gap to Foden's continues to narrow!


SBBA

Creative financial boost for SBBA

April 07, 2023
The youth music initiative work undertaken by the Scottish Brass Band Association gains ongoing financial support from Creative Scotland


aUTRALIA

Tune into Australia...

April 07, 2023
The Australian National Championships are taking place the weekend and you can enjoy the action from the comfort of your home around the globe.


New Zealand

Concerto test heads New Zealand National challenges

April 07, 2023
Derek Bourgeois' colourful 'Concerto No.1 for Brass Band' leads the test-piece selections for the 2023 New Zealand National Championships in Dunedin in July.


Post

Postal charges increase

April 07, 2023
If you are sending anything to the Brass Band Players Registry, then remember that stamp prices have increased.


NYBBGB

Suited and booted for sold out action...

April 06, 2023
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain has already sold out in Manchester — but you can hear them again in Birmingham later this month — along with a dog called Bongo!


Roy Terry

Thanksgiving Service to be held for Roy Terry

April 06, 2023
The life and work of the highly respected Roy Terry will be marked with a special service at St Martin in the Field in London in June.


Europeans

Euro coverage for Wobplay

April 06, 2023
If you can't make it to Malmo you can always sit back at home and enjoy the action from all the major events at the European Championships thanks to World of Brass.


bbca

Last bar entries for Conducting Competition

April 06, 2023
There is still time to get your entry in for the 2023 Brass Bands Conductors' Association flagship Conducting Competition.


Rothwell

Rothwell to round off Best of Brass series in Morley

April 06, 2023
The popular Leeds 'Best of Brass' concert series will be rounded off by Rothwell Temperance Band later this month under the baton of David Roberts.


Riverside

Riverside Youth enjoy solo spotlight

April 06, 2023
There was plenty of fantastic Scottish musical talent on show at the recent Riverside Youth Band Solo Competition.


York

Sponsorship boost aids York Railway's track to Cheltenham

April 05, 2023
York Railway Institute Band has announced a new sponsorship partnership with Rowley & Sons Funeral Directors for the coming year.


Signing

New trio at Uppermill

April 05, 2023
Three new players have joined the ranks of Uppermill Band as they continue to rebuild.


fONTYS

Top euph dozen to battle for Fontys title

April 05, 2023
12 talented euphonium players will head to Tilburg to try and claim the 2023 Fontys solo title.




iNSTRUMENTS

Trump tariffs set to raise instrument prices in USA

August 13 • A new tariff proposal on imports, parts and accessories on brass and wind musical instruments draws criticism about national security issues.


willebroek

Willebroek's sixth sense pays off with Band Academy

August 13 • Over 60 young players enjoyed six days of Belgian music making on their sixth Academy course.


Harper

Harper enjoys Cory reconnection in Japan

August 13 • Philip Harper has made a Cory link in Japan to help inspire musicians on the Ageo Band Camp in Saitama.


Bruce Broughton

BrookWright Music: 11 March 1917 (Bruce Broughton)

August 13 • A moving euphonium solo from the pen of the critically acclaimed American composer Bruce Broughton.


Regent Hall Concerts - Cross Bones Trombone Quintet

Friday 21 August • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 23 August • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 13 September • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards

Thursday 17 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Duchess of Edinburgh String Orchestra

Friday 18 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Waterbeach Brass

August 14 • Waterbeach Brass are a friendly and ambitious 2nd section band just north of Cambridge, looking for Tutti cornet, Eb bass and Tuned percussion to complete their lineup.. . Rehearsals on a Monday night- 7:45-10pm at Waterbeach Barracks.


Brunel Brass Organisation

August 13 • Brunel Brass is looking for a BACK ROW CORNET to complete the band. Challenging for promotion to the Championship Section in 2027 and achieving our highest ever result at the British Open Senior Trophy in 2026, it's an exciting time to join the band!


Chinnor Silver

August 12 • Our COMMUNITY BAND meets again on MONDAY (17th) in our bandroom at 11am. We welcome players of all abilities who want a friendly relaxed rehearsal with tea and cake.. Playing with us doesn’t affect your own band it’s just an extra blow.


Stephen Tighe

ARCM, LDBBA, (Dip)PFS.
Adjudicator / Music Director / Arranger


               

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