News / 2023
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37 bands look for title take off at NABBA Championships.
January 20, 2023
There is a fine line-up of bands for the 2023 North American Brass Band Championships at the Von Braun Centre in Alabama in April.
McGee adds to the Police beat
January 20, 2023
Alex McGee takes over the role of Musical Director of the South Wales Police Band & Drums.
Adams joins musical leadership team at Derwent Brass
January 20, 2023
The experienced Richard Adams is the latest appointment to the musical team at Derwent Brass.
Pippen takes baton for BTM Welsh Area challenge
January 20, 2023
Jonathan Pippen will return to his former band to lead their challenge at the Brangwyn Hall with the baton.
Interview with Viggo Bjorge
January 19, 2023
We catch up with one of the leading figures in Norwegian banding as the movement prepares to return to National contesting in early February and as he prepares to inspire the next generation of young players in his new educational appointment.
Whitburn honours excellence
January 17, 2023
Tenor horn star Andrew McMillan leads the prize winners at the Whitburn Band annual awards night.
New Zealand youth enjoy Marstering Arabian Nights
January 17, 2023
The players of the National Youth Brass Band of New Zealand have been enjoying tackling demanding repertoire on their annual course under MD, Tyme Marsters.
Kirkintilloch ready for new-build era
January 17, 2023
The Kirkintilloch Band is approaching the Scottish Championships with renewed confidence after completing their rebuilding process with the addition of a new MD and principal cornet.
Whit welcome for Collins at Tredegar
January 17, 2023
Composer Dave Collins enjoyed his recent visit up to Tredegar to hear the first performance of his new Whit Friday march.
Operatic experience inspires Elland Youth
January 17, 2023
The youngsters of Elland Silver Youth Band recently enjoyed a day of exploring the music of Berlioz, Puccini and Respighi thanks to the brass and percussion team at Opera North.
New Enzo model launch for Getzen
January 16, 2023
Getzen has teamed up with Enzo Turriziani, principal trombone of the Vienna Philharmonic and Vienna State Opera Orchestra to launch a new model.
Closing date looms for ODBBA Contest
January 16, 2023
If bands wish to try out their Area test-pieces under contest conditions, then the Oxfordshire & District Brass Bands Association's event is ideal — but the closing date looms.
Wrong Trousers, penguins and cheese for Fairey
January 16, 2023
The WFEL Fairey Band will be joining Wallace and Gromit for a UK tour to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Academy Award winning film 'The Wrong Trousers'.
National Rule changes to note for Areas
January 16, 2023
There have been a few important rule changes that bands need to note for the 2023 Regional Championships.
North West Area details announced
January 16, 2023
77 bands will head to the Winter Gardens in Blackpool at the end of February to try and claim qualification spots for the National Finals.
French connection for Eikanger
January 15, 2023
Conductor Florent Didier has teamed up with Eikanger-Bjørsvik Musikklag as the countdown begins to the long awaited return of the Norwegian National Championships.
New leadership at top of Dutch banding
January 15, 2023
Ale Nicolai becomes the new Chairperson of the Stichting Nederlandse Brassband Kampioenschappen.
Fontys Competition scans for European soloists
January 15, 2023
Ambitious euph players should follow the QR code if they want to enter the 2023 Fontys AMPA Euphonium Competition in Tilburg.
Taylor made return for Hepworth
January 15, 2023
Claire Taylor returns to Hepworth Band on principal cornet.
South Wales banding commits to return to local contesting
January 15, 2023
It is hoped that south Wales banding will enjoy two Welsh League contests later this year following an encouraging AGM.
Catch Cory if you can...
January 15, 2023
Cory sell out in Oxford today but you can still catch them in action with the great James Morrison.
Quintet boost for Derwent ahead of Corby challenge
January 15, 2023
New players join the ranks at an exciting time for Derwent Brass.
Allen key to Broxburn Scottish Championship challenge
January 15, 2023
The experienced Bryan Allen will lead Broxburn & Livingston at the Scottish Championships in March.
BTM principal steps down from role
January 15, 2023
Principal cornet player Alex Parker steps down from his role at BTM Band.
Market boost for Midlands challenge
January 15, 2023
A determined and hard working Market Rasen Band has overcome player shortages to head to the Midlands Regional Championships this year.
