News / 2024
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Free concert trio for UniBrass Band Camp weekend
August 08, 2024
The UniBrass Band Camp will round off with a trio of free concerts later this month.
Summer Camp success in Saxony
August 08, 2024
An international team of tutors lead the inspirational music making on the 5th International Summer Brass Band Camp in Germany.
Smith & Grezzy's Big Chat Brass
August 08, 2024
The duo catch up with Morgan Griffiths, MD of Hammonds Band to chew the brass band fat.
Modern artistic links to add to Victorian history
August 07, 2024
Two new artistic projects aim to bring the historic sights and sounds of brass ensemble playing to future audiences.
Antipodean inspiration leads principals on National Youth course
August 07, 2024
The young stars of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain are preparing works with a southern hemisphere inspiration for their end of course concert under Prof David King.
Ensemble ethos as principals decided at NYBBS
August 06, 2024
Its all for one and one for all in Perthshire as the trio of National Youth Brass Bands of Scotland work hard under their conductors and tutors.
Croy gains home support
August 06, 2024
Cheltenham bound Croy Silver has received a generous financial boost to their funds from local house builders Miller Homes.
Grimey eager to be back in the pink....
August 06, 2024
Grimethorpe Colliery Band returns to the concert stage later this month eager to be seen in their iconic shirts...
Barton claims Harry Mortimer Award
August 06, 2024
Lewis Barton has won the prestigious Harry Mortimer Solo Competition, held at this year's NYBBGB Course.
Whitfield joins Watkins to spearhead Pemberton
August 06, 2024
Matt Whitfield has joined Pemberton Old Wigan DW Band as its new resident conductor to work alongside professional conductor Ryan Watkins
A little bit of opportune Denis Wick product placement...
August 06, 2024
If you want to make sure the world knows where you are playing — this takes some beating...
BrookWright Music: Sanctus from Faure's Requiem (Faure arr. Andrew Wainwright)
August 06, 2024
A beautiful setting of a classic of a glorious Faure work adds serenity to any concert programme.
West Midlands BBA Solo, Duet & Quartet return
August 06, 2024
The popular banding event returns in October and is looking for entries
Brass Pack ready to pounce in Birmingham
August 06, 2024
The music of Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra will be heard being performed by Mike Lovatt's 'Brass Pack' in the heart of Birmingham on Thursday night — so make sure you get there to enjoy it all.
Ager heads East for Co-op lead
August 06, 2024
The vastly experienced Mark Ager is the new Musical Director of East of England Co-op Band.
Youth Brass in Concert tickets now available
August 06, 2024
Make sure you add to your weekend of brass band entertainment in Gateshead by buying snapping up tickets for the Youth Brass in Concert Championships.
Red Admiral confirms contest broadcast
August 06, 2024
52 bands will get their performances broadcast across the world at the Red Admiral Music Academy Entertainment Contest later this year.
Amersham festival success
August 06, 2024
A festival right in the heart of the local community was a great success for Amersham Band.
Rushen ready to remember Richard Evans
August 06, 2024
Rushen Silver Band will make a trip from the Isle of Man to Scotland to pay their musical tribute to the late great Richard Evans.
Radio: Sunday Bandstand 4th August
August 06, 2024
A tribute to the great Derek Garside and much more from Chris Helme
Sun, Sea and Staines in Tenby
August 05, 2024
Staines Brass recently enjoyed their mini tour trip to West Wales with performances, premieres and Penderyn whisky...
Death of Hilary Meadley
August 05, 2024
The death has been announced of the popular and much loved York RI Golden Rail Band stalwart.
Report & Results: 2024 Welsh National Eisteddfod
August 04, 2024
There were top prizes won with television coverage for Ebbw Valley Brass, Newport Borough, Menai Bridge and the South Wales Youth Band in Pontypridd on the weekend.
90th birthday for doyen
August 04, 2024
Alan Jenkins, the pioneering brass band journalist and musician has just celebrated his 90th birthday surrounded by family and friends.
Leading Bands Forum marks its appreciation of line-up of National judges
August 04, 2024
The UKLBF says the range of nationalities, ages and experience aligns with its advocation of gender and diversity parity.
