News / 2023
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Smith prize at Morley March & Hymn Tune contest
February 21, 2023
There is a rather unique prize on offer at this year's Morley March & Hymn Tune contest.
Death of Colin Jackson
February 21, 2023
The death has been announced of the popular King's Lynn Bandsman Colin Jackson.
Midlands bands look towards The Cube
February 21, 2023
69 bands will take part in the Midlands Regional Championships over the next two weekends
Spotlight features at Black Dyke Brass Festival
February 21, 2023
There is the chance to enjoy some spotlight tuition at the Black Dyke Brass Festival in Huddersfield in June.
Foden's in Coronation mode in Norwich
February 21, 2023
The National Champion will be hosting a workshop plus a special Coronation Concert in Norwich on the big day in May.
Area rehearsals in Banbury
February 21, 2023
There is a great opportunity to hear 23 bands give the Area test pieces a run out at the Oxfordshire & District Brass Bands Association (ODBBA) contest this weekend.
Countdown to Blackpool
February 21, 2023
The final preparations are being put in place by the bands heading to Blackpool for the North West Regional Championships this weekend.
Parisian break for Shepherd Youth
February 20, 2023
The Shepherd Group Youth Band has just enjoyed a great trip to Paris.
50 years plus of Barbs to celebrate...
February 20, 2023
The City of Birmingham Band is hoping to mark the 50 plus years of the incredible impact made by bass player Barbara Dunscombe with a musical get together.
Old timer returns to Dumfries
February 20, 2023
A wonderful timepiece has been returned to Dumfries Town Band over 100 years after it was first presented.
Curtin and Hall added to Youth Championship judging panel
February 20, 2023
Foden's euph star Gary Curtin and award-winning composer Daniel Hall will be part of the adjudication teams at the forthcoming National Youth Band Championships.
Hatfield look to inspire new generations
February 20, 2023
Hatfield & Askern Colliery Band has teamed up with partners to draw on the exciting youthful musical talent of their area.
Cutt above for Brighouse and Grimethorpe classics concert
February 20, 2023
Two Yorkshire heavyweights will join concert forces under Garry Cutt to bring plenty of classic music making to Huddersfield next month.
Dr Robert Childs to lead free Blast in Cardiff
February 20, 2023
If you want to enjoy a free day of tuition from Dr Robert Childs then sign up for a great day at the Royal Welsh College in Cardiff next month.
Transformed Greenalls look forward to 2023
February 20, 2023
After a period of rebuilding the Greenalls Band is now looking forward to 2023 and beyond, starting in Blackpool on the weekend.
Stars inspire South West numbers
February 20, 2023
Adam Bokaris and Chris and Stephanie Binns put 70 eager players through their paces at the recent South West BBA Winter Workshop.
Report & Results: 2023 BBNI Solo & Ensemble
February 20, 2023
There was a great weekend of inspirational tuition, discussions and playing on show as Downshire Brass hosted the Brass Bands Northern Ireland organisation's solo and ensemble contest and education day.
Report & Result: 2023 Welsh Open Entertainment Championship
February 18, 2023
Ebbw Valley Brass splish, splosh, splash their way to the title and prize money at the Riverfront Theatre in Newport to secure the 25th Welsh Open title.
Working 90th birthday for Buckley
February 18, 2023
C Brian Buckley celebrated his 90th birthday this week by doing what he enjoys best — putting something back into the brass band movement.
Cross border entertainment on offer in Newport
February 16, 2023
The 25th Welsh Open Entertainment Championship will take place in Newport this weekend with 14 bands taking to the stage.
RNCM Brass Band Festival highlights on Wobplay
February 16, 2023
The outstanding concerts from Foden's and Grimethorpe Colliery Bands can now be enjoyed on the Wobplay.com recording platform.
Gray to lead conducting course in Livingston
February 16, 2023
Russell Gray will join forces with the Bathgate Band organisation and Stuart Black to run a special weekend conducting course — and you can book your place on it.
Foden's to head to Morley
February 16, 2023
The National Champion will be in Morley on Saturday 4th March as part of the Leeds 'Best of Brass' series.
Flood damage hits New Zealand champions
February 16, 2023
Devastating floods have impacted on New Zealand B Grade Champion Auckland City Brass.
BTM Band in media focus for Welsh Open
February 16, 2023
The BTM Band is being followed by an ITV production team for their forthcoming appearance at the Welsh Open Entertainment Contest in Newport this weekend.
