News / 2024
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Black Dyke Band festival details announced
April 30, 2024
The popular massed band event featuring the National Champion and friends has been announced.
Entries open for inclusive SWBBA contest
April 30, 2024
Bands are being encouraged to enter the popular SWBBA Contest in Torquay in November — with a great new all inclusive approach for young players.
Double presentation made at Creetown
April 30, 2024
A Lifetime Achievement and Life Membership awards have been presented to Stuart McNab and Peter Kendall of Creetown Silver Band
From South Pole to Tibet
April 30, 2024
If you want to follow the progress of two intrepid musical explorers in Palanga why not get your hands on the scores of the works from Paul Saggers and Simon Dobson.
Delph Youth to celebrate 50th birthday in PLC style
April 30, 2024
Delph Youth Band past and present will celebrate its 50th birthday with a special concert and world premiere work by Paul Lovatt-Cooper.
GUS to bring Best of Brass to a close
April 30, 2024
The GUS Band will head to Morley later this month to bring to an end the popular Leeds 'Best of Brass' concert series.
More 'Big Chat' from Smith and Gresswell
April 30, 2024
Sandy Smith and Simon Gresswell are joined by composer Philip Sparke for the latest episode of their 'Big Chat' podcast.
Report & Result: 2024 Holme Valley Contest
April 30, 2024
There were victories for Unite the Union, Hatfield & Askern Colliery, Littleborough and Tewit Youth in Holmfirth.
Friendly fun and music making on offer at Amersham Summer Brass Course
April 28, 2024
Mike Lovatt and Katy Jones join the the tutor team to offer plenty of musical fun on the inaugural Amersham Summer Brass Course.
rooms4groups keep band options open for Cheltenham
April 28, 2024
The hotel booking specialists have plenty of great deals at perfect hotels for Cheltenham later this year.
Final call for Morley March & Hymn Tune contest
April 28, 2024
Bands need to get their entries in if they want to feature in the popular Morley March & Hymn Tune Contest this year.
Report & Result: 2024 Fife Brass Band Festival
April 28, 2024
Scottish champion, the cooperation band adds further domestic silverware to its name with victory at the Fife Entertainment contest.
King and Fountain to lead on NYBBGB Summer concert
April 28, 2024
Prof David King and James Fountain will provide the inspirational leads for young players from both the UK and Switzerland at the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Summer Course and concert.
Palanga schedule announced
April 27, 2024
Its going to be a busy time of contesting and music making in Palanga as EBBA confirms European Championships time table.
Dufton to Durham for the beat of one big drum
April 27, 2024
John Redgate is a man on a drum mission as he walks 60 plus miles to help fund raising
Elland look to fund future ambitions at new home
April 27, 2024
The Elland Silver Band organisation has ambitious plans to secure its future at a new home.
National Youth Band concert broadcast to be aired
April 27, 2024
You will now be able to enjoy the memorable Easter Course concert given by the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain.
Wychavon entries already reaching limits
April 27, 2024
If you want your band to perform at the Wychavon Festival of Brass later this year then you better be quick — as places are filling up.
Bands asked to make special note of practice for Whit Friday
April 26, 2024
If your band is going to take part on the Saddleworth & Oldham Whit Friday contest circuit this year please take time to read the practice notes...
Pemberton's current and future stars shine on solo day
April 26, 2024
There was a full day of great music making displayed by the Pemberton Old Wigan Band organisation — helped along the way by Helen and Glyn Williams
Report & Results: 2024 NWABBA Buxton Contest
April 25, 2024
Ratby Co-operative, Dobcross Silver and Matlock enjoy their contesting day out at Buxton in taking the top prize silverware.
Sound boost for Ray Farr flugels
April 25, 2024
There has been is a crescendo of demand for Ray Farr flugels with players across the UK and Europe finding the unique sound of the instruments to their (and judges) liking.
Brass in Concert line-up and draw details announced.
April 25, 2024
11 bands will compete for the 2024 entertainment title — with fans having the chance to get first and last right at the draw to win tickets.
BrookWright Music: There's no-one like Jesus (African Trad arr. Andrew Wainwright)
April 25, 2024
A fantastic upbeat concert work that is sure to get feet tapping from Andrew Wainwright
Purcell appointment for Cavanagh
April 25, 2024
Mike Cavanagh has been appointed as the new Head of Wind, Brass & Percussion at the internationally acclaimed Purcell School.
