News / 2024
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Rolfe and Iles claim Foden's awards
December 14, 2024
Andy Rolfe and Sam Iles take home the Bandsman of the Year and Player of the Year awards with the world's number 1 ranked band.
SBBA announces AGM and Learning Festival details
December 14, 2024
The Scottish Brass Band Association will host its AGM and Learning Festival on Saturday 11th January
From Stavanger to Saddleworth
December 14, 2024
The rooms4groups hotel experts have plenty of New Year deals on offer for all the major brass band events of 2025.
Big Mac support from Friary
December 14, 2024
Friary Brass Band will entering into the festive mood with shoppers to add yet more support for a fine charity cause.
BlechKLANG festive spirit reached worldwide
December 14, 2024
A broadcast link ensures that the festive music making form Jena reaches all parts of the globe.
Record ticket sales for Mnozil Brass
December 13, 2024
Tickets are likely to be very scarce for Mnozil's 30th anniversary appearance at Symphony Hall next June — even with more than six months to go before taking to the stage.
Fellowship honour for Nicholas Childs at the RNCM
December 13, 2024
The Black Dyke Band Director of Music is honoured alongside leading figures in the music, broadcasting and regional development sectors in becoming a Fellow of the Royal Northern College of Music.
Marzella-Wheeler nominated for RPS Inspiration Award
December 12, 2024
Katrina Marzella-Wheeler is one of the four nominations looking to claim public support to claim the annual Royal Philharmonic Society's 'Inspiration Award'.
North East culture award for NASUWT Riverside
December 12, 2024
NASUWT Riverside gain recognition for its part in the North East Culture Awards' 'Performance of the Year' at the Durham Brass Festival.
National Youth Band Composer Competition closing date looms
December 12, 2024
Composers have until the 31st December to send in their entries for the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Young Composer Competition.
McCabe book now available at Presto Music
December 12, 2024
The compilation of the letters of composer John McCabe are now available from the Presto Music website.
Coalition forces help UK charity fund raising
December 12, 2024
A band made up of players from several London and Southern Counties bands come together to provide musical festive force for Sarcoma UK.
Rutter recording makes Presto mark
December 12, 2024
Black Dyke Band's CD of John Rutter's festive music becomes Presto Music's Recording of the Week.
Red Admiral to launch Hymn & March contest
December 12, 2024
Red Admiral Music Academy is set to launch its own Hymn & March Contest in 2025.
Whitburn inclusion drives future foundations
December 12, 2024
Former Scottish champion is looking to the future with its player personnel.
Malcolm returns to Felling for Area
December 12, 2024
The experienced Stephen Malcolm will lead Felling Band's assault at the North of England Regional Championships next year.
Parsons takes lead at Avonbank
December 12, 2024
Micah Parsons is the new MD at Avonbank (Evesham) Band
Music industry boosts UK economy despite challenges
December 09, 2024
Report reveals that music sector contributes over £7.6 Billion to UK economy with turbo boost opportunities ahead if vulnerabilities are overcome.
Latest edition of Brass Band World magazine now out
December 09, 2024
There is plenty to read in the latest edition of the leading brass band publication.
Marzella-Wheeler takes principal baton role at cooperation band
December 07, 2024
Katrina Marzella-Wheeler takes the lead at Scottish Champion, the cooperation band and will lead their European title challenge in 2025.
Marshall delight at Yorkshire Youth progress
December 07, 2024
The latest meeting of the Yorkshire Youth Band confirmed the excellent progress it has made through 2024.
Foden's look to secure new home in heart of community
December 07, 2024
Although they are in need of a new home in 2025, the Foden's Band is confident it can overcome the challenges to remain in the heart of Sandbach.
Cory confirm Baker in solo trombone role
December 07, 2024
Brett Baker has been confirmed as the new solo trombone at Cory Band.
57 new faces on the NYBBGB courses in 2025
December 06, 2024
There will be host of new smiling faces ready to make music on the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain courses next year following their successful auditions.
Brass Ensemble double treat at Regent Hall
December 05, 2024
London Brass and the Neoteric Ensemble will be feature din concert in the heart of London on Saturday evening.
