News / 2024
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Survey help request from National Childrens' Band
August 04, 2024
If you went along to the recent National Childrens' Band of Great Britain concert in Manchester then please take 5 mins to help fill in a survey questionnaire.
Clowns to the right of me, jokers to the left...
August 04, 2024
Bandamonium reigned in Devon on the weekend as 18 ensembles from across the UK had a fantastic time performing and entertaining in and around Hatherleigh.
BrookWright Music: Men of Harlech (trad arr. Alex McGee)
August 04, 2024
A classic bit Welsh fighting spirit has been given a new feel by composer Alex McGee.
NYBBGB drops work from concert following allegations
August 03, 2024
The proposed performance of Andrew Batterham's 'Trumpet Concerto' has been cancelled due to alleged serious offences.
Sun, Sand and Stars offer on Swansea tonight
August 02, 2024
The temperature gauge is sure to rise at the end of course concert on the International Brass Band Summer School this evening in a sun baked Swansea.
Derek Garside funeral details confirmed
August 02, 2024
The funeral of the iconic former CWS (Manchester) Band cornet star have been announced.
Early bookings in hand for Euro 2025
August 02, 2024
Rooms4groups has already got hotels ready and waiting for brass band supporters to book for the European Championships next year.
Sold out Brass Band Summer School set for Spectacular finale
August 02, 2024
Dr Robert Childs will lead 120 delegates on the 37th Brass Band Summer School in Harrogate — rounded off by a spectacular church concert.
Archive Volunteer Day set for image recognition
August 02, 2024
There is a great opportunity to use your forensic skills and experience to help put names to faces at the Brass Band Archive.
Rothwell delight at Porthouse signing
August 02, 2024
Harry Porthouse has been appointed as the new principal cornet of Rothwell Temperance Band.
Final chord approaches for Whitfield and Rivington & Adlington
August 02, 2024
The musical partnership between conductor Matt Whitfield and the Rivington & Adlington Band is to come to an end.
BrookWright Music: Classic March Series — Four Favourite Marches for Brass Sextet
August 02, 2024
A great new way to keep marching with four sextet versions of classic brass band compositions.
National Final judges announced
August 01, 2024
The identity of the judges who will be in the boxes at Cheltenham and London have been revealed.
Dyer well on his way on record walk
August 01, 2024
Nathaniel Dyer is making great progress on his charity walk from John O'Groats to Land's End — so why not offer him an extra bit of support and the chance to keep his lip in.
New Army appointment for Porter
August 01, 2024
Captain Andrew Porter is to become the new Director of Music at The Band of the Grenadier Guards.
Childrens' Band fun smashes challenges ahead of anniversary concert
August 01, 2024
The young stars of the National Childrens' Brass Band of Great Britain have been meeting all the challenges put in front of them head of their concert in Manchester on Friday afternoon.
BBE announces consultation approach for European festival in 2028
July 31, 2024
Brass Bands England will be seeking the views and opinions of the banding community to help shape the attractions of the 2028 European Championships.
Hobbins returns to top role at City of Bradford
July 31, 2024
The experienced Alan Hobbins returns to City of Bradford Band as principal cornet and associate conductor.
French National Championship test pieces announced
July 31, 2024
Oliver Waespi's majestic test piece leads the works to be played at the 2025 French National Championships.
Thoresby look to get back on the road
July 31, 2024
Thoresby Colliery Band is looking to replace their band van after it was stolen.
Musical principals in place for Childrens' Band Concert
July 30, 2024
A new generation of young brass bands stars are working hard ahead of their end of course concert in Manchester on Friday.
Death of Derek Garside
July 29, 2024
The death has been announced of one of the greatest cornet players in the history of the banding movement.
Call for Parliamentary support for banding voice
July 29, 2024
The UK banding movement is being asked to contact their MPs to gain support for the re-establishment of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Brass Bands.
Foden's prepare for South Korea
July 29, 2024
The British Open champion will soon head to South Korea to perform at the prestigious Jeju International Wind Ensemble Festival
BrookWright Music: Fanfare for the Olympians (J. Aaron Stanley)
July 29, 2024
The latest release will hopefully inspire gold medal music making from bands for their audiences to enjoy.
