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ODBBA

Bands prepare for ODBBA Contest

October 04, 2024
11 bands will take part in the entertainment contest in Witney later this month.


National s

Only 3 bands to pre-qualify for 2025 National Final

October 03, 2024
Only the podium finishers at this year's Royal Albert Hall National Final will get an automatic invitation to compete in 2025.


Peter Graham

Limited tickets left for Graham evening

October 02, 2024
There are only limited tickets left to grab if you want to hear the music making as the ISB presents an evening with Peter Graham.


Leading bands forum

Key links sought by UKLBF

October 02, 2024
The UK Leading Bands Forum seeks further dialogue with contest promoters to discuss issues and topics of joint interest.


Top Brass

Top Brass returns with James Morrison

October 02, 2024
The Wizard of Oz returns to host his show about all things brass....


les Neish

Neish makes great return to Selkirk

October 02, 2024
Les Neish recently made a welcome concert and workshop return to Selkirk Silver Band.


Tredegar Band

Tredegar ready for Moore at Albert Hall

October 02, 2024
The Welsh band has been busy of late performing at Wells Cathedral School and with trombone virtuoso Peter Moore.


Friary

Friary septet ready for Albert Hall debut

October 02, 2024
Seven players will make their Albert Hall National Final debut this weekend with Friary Brass Band.


sTANLEY

Stanley Entertainment contenders ready for 10th anniversary

October 02, 2024
12 bands will compete at the Stanley Entertainment Contest later this month.


Scapegoat Hill

Museum exhibition spotlights Scapegoat history

October 02, 2024
A new museum exhibition will shed a spotlight on the evocatively named Scapegoat Hill Band.


Betteshanger

Betteshanger look to Eclipse National success

October 02, 2024
The new Fourth Section Champion Band of Great Britain has secured a sponsorship deal with Eclipse Musical Instruments.


Brass Band Treize Etoiles

World Rankings: October update

October 02, 2024
Treize Etoiles reach the rankings summit following epic win at the British Open Championships.


bands

Harrison's Dream Open rehearsals

October 01, 2024
There is a great chance to hear a sneak preview of how the band's are getting with Peter Graham's test-piece ahead of their launch appearances at the Royal Albert Hall.


Hepworth

Report & Results: 2024 Red Admiral Academy Entertainment Contest

September 30, 2024
Hepworth lead the entertainment as they take the top honours in Chorley with section victories to Shirland Welfare, Dobcross Silver and St John's Band (Mossley)


Fife

Report & Result: 2024 Fife Charities Contest

September 30, 2024
Kingdom triumphant at Fife as Katrina Marzella Wheeler ead the band to the title.


Red Admiral

Bands and audiences prepare for Red Admiral Entertainment

September 28, 2024
A worldwide audience will be able to enjoy all the action at the Red Admiral Contest in Chorley this weekend — and there is a free park and ride bus service to get you there too.


Regional Championships

Adjudicators revealed for 2025 Midlands Area

September 28, 2024
The team of judges who will make the decisions in Bedworth next year have been announced.


Astralis

Astralis release from Whitburn on Wobplay

September 28, 2024
The latest CD release from the Whitburn Band can now be enjoyed on the Wobplay multi-media platform.


Regent Brass

Regent Brass to make Planetary exploration

September 28, 2024
There will be the opportunity to hear the full brass band arrangement of The Planets and plenty more Holst and others played by Regent Brass for free next month.


St davids

St David's make further home improvements

September 28, 2024
The huge task of refurbishing their new band hall has taken yet another great step forward for St David's Brass in Scotland.


Frairy Brass

Strictly limited pews for Friary

September 28, 2024
Friary Brass has been packing the concert audiences in despite other well known attractions on the night.


Smith and Grezzy

Smith & Grezzy's Big Chat Brass podcast

September 28, 2024
The latest edition sees the lads chat to the one and only BBb tuba virtuoso Dean Morley.


Peter Graham

Stars out in force for pre-National Graham concert

September 26, 2024
The International Staff Band of the Salvation Army will be joined by David Childs, Philip Cobb and Charlie Green for a pre-National Championships concert at the Royal College of Music.


Ian Bousfield

Bousfield to give masterclass and recital in Wells

September 26, 2024
The international trombone virtuoso will be giving a free masterclass as well as a evening recital at Wells Cathedral School in Somerset in November.


bbw

Brass Band World magazine: Latest edition out now

September 26, 2024
The latest edition of BBW magazine is out now and packed with its usual features, interviews, articles, news and reviews.




Huddersfield

Huddersfield Uni strengthens link with Army

January 11 • The student connection between the University of Huddersfield Wind Band and the Band of the Royal Yorkshire Regiment continues to be strengthened under MD Jim Fieldhouse.


Sine Nomiee

Brookwright Music: Sine Nomine (Vaughan Williams arr. Andrew Wainwright)

January 11 • A wonderful set of four contrasting variations based on 'For all the Saints' by Ralph Vaughan Williams.


Matthew Jones

OBE recognition for Matthew Jones

January 11 • The Senior Producer and Deputy Chief Executive of National Youth Arts Wales has been awarded the OBE in the recent New Year Honours List.


Coalburn

Coalburn awards youth and experience

January 11 • The annual Coalburn Silver Band awards night saw accolades and recognition from the beginners to the most experienced performers.


Newstead Brass - Brett Baker

Saturday 17 January • St Wilfrid's Church, . Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8LA


The Hepworth Band - New Year Concert

Sunday 25 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 21 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Otley Brass Association

January 11 • Tenor Trombone Player needed for 6 week holiday cover with Otley Brass Band.. Practice is Tuesday nights 7.30-9.30pm at Otley Courthouse, LS21 3AN


Cambrian Brass

January 11 • We are a friendly, inclusive and hard-working brass band, welcoming players of all ages and abilities. We are particularly keen to fill our Soprano Cornet, Flugelhorn, Tenor Horn, Euphonium and EEb Bass positions.


Putney and Wimbledon Brass Band

January 8 • Following our promotion to the 2nd section we are looking for a percussionist to do a bit of bing bonging on the timps for the regionals in March. We are a lovely band - everyone says so - so please get in touch. Rehearsals Weds from 1930 in Putney.


Andy Wareham

BMus (Hons), MMus (Hons)
Conductor, Composer, Brass Tutor, Musicologist


               

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