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Selkirk Silver

Selkirk Silver members honoured with SBBA medals

January 06, 2023
Four stalwart members of Selkirk Silver Band have received deserved accolades from the Scottish Brass Band Association


Commonwealth Day

Last call for Commonwealth cornet players

January 06, 2023
There is still time for 12 cornet players can make themselves heard across local communities and the Commonwealth


Mercer & Barker

Mercer & Barker look to break into States

January 06, 2023
Mouthpiece manufacturer Mercer & Barker is looking to make a mark on their first trip to the United States of America.


Van Looy

ABC help for players from Van Looy

January 06, 2023
The Belgian euph star launches his own line of Adjustable Heavy Bottom Caps for the full range of baritone and euphonium brands.


Pemberton

Hall way departure from Pemberton B

January 06, 2023
A new work opportunity means the departure of Jay Hall from the MD role at Pemberton Old Wigan B Band.


Repair Shop

In for Repair Shop restoration...

January 06, 2023
A century old brass band bass drum belonging to Dalkeith & Monktonhall Band has been given the expert restoration treatment by the experts of the popular show The Repair Shop.


Rothwell

Sop and perc boost for Rothwell ahead of new season

January 06, 2023
Grand Shield champion welcomes Phil Tait and Beth Carabine to West Yorkshire.


Ruck

Ruck to lead Llwydcoed in new era

January 06, 2023
Joshua Ruck has been appointed as the new Musical Director of Llwydcoed Band.


Cory Band

World Rankings: 2022 End of year update

January 06, 2023
The final Band Supplies/4BR/Denis Wick rankings of 2022 confirms Cory still on top of the world, where it has remained consistently since 2000, but with rivals closing the gap on their dominance.


Blackborad

Opinions differ on PM's maths commitment in education

January 05, 2023
Critics feel that Rishi Sunak's approach to numeracy will come at the expense of a commitment to investment in other education subjects- including music.


New Zealand

Arabian Nights in store for New Zealand Youth

January 05, 2023
The National Youth Brass Band of New Zealand is preparing for its annual course and tour under MD Tyme Marsters with exciting works old and new to perform.


Bramwell Tovey

Life and legacy of Bramwell Tovey to be celebrated

January 05, 2023
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra will celebrate the musical life of Bramwell Tovey later this month — and it can be enjoyed on-line.


Katy Jones

Inspiring the next generation...

January 05, 2023
Katy Jones, Principal Trombone of the Halle Orchestra is helping to inspire young players to take up and enjoy playing brass instruments in the heart of her local community.


nybbgb

Thrilling response to National Youth Band Composer Competition

January 04, 2023
28 entries from across the globe hope to claim the first prize and performances opportunities for their work if they win the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Composer Competition.


Geneva

Black Dyke to start concert year in Morley

January 04, 2023
Black Dyke Band will kick start their 2023 concert year with an appearance at the 'Leeds Best of Brass' series.


bURNETT AND bINNS

Binns and Burnett added to adjudication association

January 04, 2023
Stephanie Binns and Robert Burnett have become the latest full members of the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators.


GUS bAND

Bannister support for GUS

January 04, 2023
Soprano star Andrew Bannister joins GUS Band to boost Midland Area Challenge.


Routley

Routley joins Denis Wick

January 04, 2023
The hugely respected Black Dyke Band tuba star becomes Denis Wick's latest Performance Artist.


French National

French to lead National way in 2023

January 04, 2023
The French National Championships will take place in Saint Etienne at the end of this month.


ROL

Closing date looms for entries to Royal Over-Seas League competition

January 03, 2023
There is still just enough time to enter the prestigious Royal Over-Seas League Annual Music Competition.


Fodens

Foden's continue to conserve rich history

January 03, 2023
The proud heritage of the National Champion continues to be preserved for future generations to enjoy.


Handel

Handel's home to undergo restoration

January 03, 2023
The London home of the great George Frideric Handel is to be restored to former glory.


Conductor

Howard's way at Brackley

January 03, 2023
Dave Howard becomes the new conductor at Brackley & District Band


Bandstand

Radio: Sunday Bandstand 1st January

January 03, 2023
More festive treats to enjoy over the festive period from Chris Helme.


Brass attractions

Gold standard attractions at Symphony Hall and Town Hall in 2023

January 02, 2023
Black Dyke, Cory, WFEL, Mnozil Brass, Fairey & Wallace Gromit and more to come as B:Music adds to its line-up of brass entertainment in 2023.




Paul Hindmarsh

Hindmarsh promotes importance of brass band conduit to classical world

September 25 • Paul Hindmarsh has promoted the importance of the brass band movement as a pipeline of talent in an article in the leading 'Classical World' magazine.


Watkins

Watkins takes further adjudication steps

September 25 • The Hepworth Band MD, Ryan Watkins is to undertake the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators Development Programme.


Valley Brass

Bet on Valley Brass

September 25 • Valley Brass will be featured on prime time ITV television this weekend alongside the one and only Johnny Vegas.


Luke Barker

Shirley and Luke shine for packed Proms

September 25 • The Shirley Band was joined by Flowers Band cornet star Luke Barker for a sold-out 'Last Night of the Proms'.


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards Big Band

Friday 26 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Brass Bands England - The Brass Band Conference

Saturday 27 September • Redhills Durham Miners Hall, Durham DH1 4BE


Cheltenham Silver Band - Music from the Bandstand, Montpellier Gardens

Sunday 28 September • Montpellier Gardens, Cheltenham GL50 1UW


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Irish Guards

Thursday 2 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Funny Bones Trombone Quartet

Friday 3 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Hathersage Band

September 24 • BASS TROMBONE. Hathersage Brass Band is a thriving, non-contesting community band. We enjoy our music making, play a wide variety of music and have a good gig schedule. Are you the right person to join our happy band?


Ascot Brass

September 23 • Ascot Brass is seeking a Solo horn, tenor trombone, and BBb bass (good quality bass available to borrow if needed) players. We're a friendly, passionate, non-contesting band that performs regular concerts behalf of major charities.


British Airways Brass Band

September 22 • Flugel, tenor horn and trombone. Having just secured a new musical director we are excited to rebuild and develop the band. All instruments welcome. We rehearse on Wednesday evening 20:00 - 22:00 at Heston British Legion, 79 New Heston Road, TW5 0LG


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