News / 2023
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Scottish trio set for Europeans
February 16, 2023
Three talented young Scottish players will represent their nation in the European Youth Brass Band.
Alcorn Snr takes presidential role at Downshire
February 16, 2023
Bertie Alcorn takes on the role of President of Downshire Brass in the year he becomes 100.
Radio: Sunday Bandstand 12th February
February 16, 2023
Chris Helme brings listeners a tribute to Geoffrey Brand in his latest programme.
City status for Dunfermline
February 14, 2023
There will be a change of name for Dunfermline as they appear at the Scottish Championships next month.
Higgins set to Menace BBC Concert Orchestra
February 14, 2023
Composer Gavin Higgins' latest compositional venture sees him unleash Dennis the Menace on a percussion spree with a symphony orchestra...
Black Dyke and the Whit Friday red herring...
February 14, 2023
A question about the famous Queensbury band with a touch of musical misdirection didn't catch a contestant out on Radio 4's 'Counterpoint' quiz programme...
Yorkshire youth set focus on Brass Festival
February 13, 2023
The Yorkshire Youth Brass Band has met for the first time this year.
Report & Results: 2023 NEMBBA Contest
February 13, 2023
Newstead Brass boost their confidence ahead of the Areas with section victories at the NEMBBA event also going to Horbury Victoria, Rolls Royce (Derby), Long Eaton and Newhall.
Onyx Brass to celebrate 30th birthday with new Turnage work
February 13, 2023
A new work by composer Mark Anthony Turnage will be given its world premiere by Onyx Brass next month.
Tuition opportunities at Guildhall School
February 13, 2023
A special four day course is being at the Guildhall School of Music in April aimed at helping young players develop their skills.
Newtown March & Open Air Contest to return
February 13, 2023
The popular event held in the mid-Wales town will return in June.
Death of Colin Bourne
February 13, 2023
The death has been announced of the respected Lewes, Glynde & Beddingham bandsman Colin Bourne
Radio: Sunday Bandstand 5th February
February 13, 2023
More great music to enjoy as we move into quickly towards Spring and the start of the new contesting year.
Report & Results: 2023 UniBrass Championships
February 13, 2023
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and Oxford University claim the UniBrass titles at the Warwicks Arts Centre.
Report & Results: 2023 Norwegian National Championships
February 11, 2023
Eikanger rejoice by regaining the domestic honours and the King's Cup in Bergen with divisional awards to Oslo Brass, Sandefjord Brass Symposium, Bjorvika Brass Band, Gjovik Bybrass and Brumunddal Brass.
2023 European Championship works revealed
February 08, 2023
Four test pieces by Swedish composers will challenge the competing bands in Malmo later this year
Death of Roy Terry
February 08, 2023
The death has been announced of the educationalist, conductor, academic writer and brass band journalist Roy Terry.
Countdown to Bergen
February 08, 2023
The Norwegian National Championships take place this weekend in Bergen — and you can't be there you can also catch the action on a live-stream
Yorkshire runners announced
February 07, 2023
The list of Yorkshire bands that will look to claim their places at London and Cheltenham later this year have been announced.
Tredegar to work with composers for contemporary festival
February 07, 2023
Six composers will work with Tredegar Band and the Vale of Glamorgan Festival to add new contemporary works for the medium.
Tuor takes Red Priest challenge with Kingdom
February 07, 2023
Swiss conductor Corsin Tuor will lead the 'Red Priest' challenge of Kingdom Brass at the forthcoming Scottish Championships.
SBBA joins protest at Midlothan proposals
February 07, 2023
A council proposal that could lead to the loss of jobs and barriers to free music tuition are being fought against in Scotland.
Double performance boost prize at UniBrass Championships
February 07, 2023
The winners of the UniBrass Trophy and Shield contest will gain an extra high profile performance boost at the European and Brass in Concert Championships.
Cornett & Sackbutt composers needed
February 07, 2023
A new award is looking for young composers to write for the acclaimed English Cornett & Sackbut Ensemble.
Welsh weekend at Wantage
February 07, 2023
Ian Porthouse and Dewi Griffiths lead a Welsh weekend of musical inspiration at Wantage.
