News / 2024
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Congratulations for Henderson on lifetime's commitment
October 20, 2024
The banding movement has offered its congratulations to Andrew Henderson after he is awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award by SBBA.
Youth lead for 2025 BBE Conference
October 20, 2024
The Next Generation will take the lead for the 2025 Brass Band Conference hosted by Brass Bands England
National Youth Band launches flagship Composer Competition
October 18, 2024
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain is searching for the next generation of talented young composers
Austrian Nationals to be live broadcast
October 18, 2024
You can enjoy the competitive action from the 10th Austrian National Championships this weekend.
Superbrass Saturday: In Storm and Sunshine (John Clifford arr. Christopher Houlding)
October 18, 2024
A cracking circus march sure to bring musical thunder and lightening to any concert programme.
Future titles and fund raising targets for Flowers
October 18, 2024
The newly crowned National Champion is targeting more major titles and plenty more fund raising cash to propel them to Linz in 2026.
Dobson's musical plea to support friend
October 18, 2024
Composer Simon Dobson has written a very personal work to seek a human response to a humanity crisis directly affecting a close friend.
Future Leaders launch year-long programme
October 18, 2024
Eight new future leaders of the banding movement take their first steps to inspire the next generation of players
BrookWright Music: Armistice at Flanders Fields (Dwayne Bloomfield)
October 18, 2024
A work with a deeply emotional connection appropriate for any Remembrance Concert.
Italian passion for Marzella-Wheeler
October 18, 2024
A visit to Rome by Yamaha artist Katrina Marzella-Wheeler has help maintain the musical passion of the Italian Brass Band
Morley programme confirmed for EverReady
October 18, 2024
The second band of the Leeds Best of Brass series has announced the full details of its programme.
BBE shortlisted for its ScottishPower leads
October 18, 2024
Brass Bands England's 'Elevate' programme and Chairperson Mike Kilroy have been shortlisted for ScottishPower Foundation Awards.
A little band with a big future at Menai Bridge
October 18, 2024
130 years of brass band music making was celebrated by Menai Bridge Band Porthaethwy
JAM Call for Music
October 18, 2024
The annual 'Call for Music' for composers wishing to write for SATB choir, brass quintet and organ has been announced.
Ashton announce PLC status
October 18, 2024
Ashton under Lyne has appointed Paul Lovatt-Cooper as their new Musical Director.
Double century success for Newstead stalwart
October 18, 2024
Newstead Brass tuba player Mike Allcock notched up his 200th contest appearance with a victory at the recent Rochdale Contest.
Judges confirmed for 2025 Yorkshire Area Championships
October 17, 2024
The line-up of judges who will make the decisions in Huddersfield on who to send to London and Cheltenham next year have been announced.
BBE Brass Band Podcast shortlisted for industry award
October 16, 2024
Brass Band England's 'Archive Series' has been shortlisted for a Hubhopper Podcast Award.
European link strengthened at British Open
October 16, 2024
Future European representatives to remain at British Open Championships as new proposals to rules announced.
Concert venues face difficult future as bands reduce tour dates
October 16, 2024
Many concert venues around the UK are facing financial challenges as live performances reduce
Triptych trio treat at Guildhall and Royal Welsh
October 16, 2024
You can hear the trio of Helen Vollam, Philip Cobb and Liz Burley in recital action in London and Cardiff on Thursday and Friday.
Cathays specific celebrates second decade
October 16, 2024
A brass band in the heart of its Welsh community will be celebrating entering its second decade of music making this weekend.
Entertainment Borders drawn in Scotland
October 16, 2024
There is sure to be a great day of brass band music making on offer at the forthcoming Borders Entertainment Contest.
Holliday time at Stamford Brass
October 16, 2024
The talented young horn player Daisy Holliday has become the new solo horn at Stamford Brass.
Ivors Composer nominations for Gregson and Higgins
October 15, 2024
Major concerto works by Edward Gregson and Gavin Higgins have been shortlisted for The Ivors Classical Awards 2024.
