News / 2024
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Report & Results: 2024 NIBA Championship
October 15, 2024
1st Old Boys reclaims the NIBA title to book their Challenge at the 2026 European Championships.
Report & Result: 2024 Stanley Brass Band Entertainment Contest
October 15, 2024
Leyburn top the entertainment menu at South Causey Inn on a great day of brass band music making.
Students set to party to Llareggub
October 15, 2024
The perfect student party brass ensemble will provide the Gala Concert entertainment at the 2025 UniBrass Championships next year.
Report & Results: 2024 Rochdale Contest
October 13, 2024
Newstead Brass claim the honours and invitation to the Spring Festival with section awards to Uppermill, Thornton Cleveleys and Brindle on a fine day of music making in Rochdale.
Result: 2024 West Wales BBA Festival
October 13, 2024
Tylorstown lead the way as domestic contesting in West Wales makes an encouraging return.
Graham celebration concert now on Wobplay
October 12, 2024
The celebration concert held on the eve of the National Final featuring the ISB, David Childs and Philip Cobb amongst others is now on the wobplay.com platform to enjoy.
So precious an experience for conductor competition winner with Foden's
October 12, 2024
So Matsukawa, has described working and conducting Foden's Band as a truly precious musical experience.
Superbrass Saturday: Los Canarios (Gaspar Sanz arr. David Powell)
October 12, 2024
Have a touch of upbeat Spanish baroque guitar in your concert with this colourful upbeat piece from the Superbrass catalogue.
KNDS Fairey ready for Taylor celebration
October 12, 2024
The remarkable brass band career of Brian Taylor is to be celebrated at the RNCM next weekend — so why not go along.
Conductors' Association to make leading award at BBE Conference
October 12, 2024
The winner of the Brass Band Conductors' Association annual Conductor Award will be made at the BBE Conference next weekend.
Straker strides out on Kensington return
October 12, 2024
The Friary Brass principal cornet will be back in Kensington this weekend putting himself to the test once more to raise funds for a great cause.
Super sop joins Smith & Grezzy
October 12, 2024
The latest episode of the Smith & Grezzy podcast sees the lads joined by star soprano player Paul Richards.
Nightclub vibes claims Derwent Composition Prize
October 12, 2024
A new work by Aaron Breeze inspired by the music heard at the iconic Hacienda nightclub in Manchester wins the Derwent Brass Composition Competition.
Welsh rivalries renewed today
October 12, 2024
A dozen bands will lock horns in Carmarthenshire today for the return of the West Wales BBA Contest in Cefneithin.
Agnew keeps Melton in test match spotlight
October 12, 2024
BBC cricket correspondent Jonathan Agnew has been making sure the cricketing world knows and hears all about the Melton Band
Report & Results: 2024 German National Championships
October 10, 2024
3BA Concert Brass impressively defends its top flight title as German banding displays its impressive communal progress in Goppingen
Report & Results: 2024 Elland Slow Melody, Duet & Quartet
October 10, 2024
All ages and abilities enjoyed friendly competition in Elland as popular event returns in musical style.
Ivors announce sponsorship link
October 09, 2024
Dorico, the music notation and composition software will sponsor the Best Orchestral Composition award at The Ivors Classical Awards 2024 — although there remains no brass band category.
Rising baritone star gains Cornish Baching
October 09, 2024
12 year old baritone player Neythen Powell-Jones has gained scholarship backing from the East Cornwall Bach Choir.
Countdown for entries for Scottish Youth Brass Festival
October 09, 2024
Bands and ensembles only have a short time left to get their entries in for this year's Scottish Youth Brass Band Festival.
EverReady ready for Morley appearance
October 09, 2024
The EverReady Band is the next attraction in the Leeds Best of Brass series
Final call for BBE Conference
October 09, 2024
If you want to enjoy a packed day of musical insight and debate then you should be quick to ensure you book your seat.
National performances ready for replay
October 09, 2024
You can enjoy all 20 performances from the recent Royal Albert Hall National Final.
Albert Hall Final date confirmed
October 09, 2024
The 2025 National Final will be held at the Royal Albert Hall on 11th October.
Bands ready for Rochdale tests
October 09, 2024
24 bands will take to the stage at Rochdale for their own-choice tests — and with a place at the 2025 British Open Spring Festival also up for grabs.
