News / 2024
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Death of Tom Dockerty
June 22, 2024
The death has been announced of the former Wiingates Temperance and Leyland Band BBb bass player.
Bradford partnership with Ryan ends
June 20, 2024
The musical partnership between City of Bradford Band and conductor Matt Ryan has come to an end.
Entries open and judges revealed for Scottish Festival of Brass
June 20, 2024
Bands can now enter the Band Supplies Challenge and Scottish Open contests to impress Brett Baker, Alan Widdop, Owen Farr and Christopher Bond.
Youth Champs open for entries
June 20, 2024
Entries are now open for bands and ensembles great and small for the 2025 National Youth Championships of Great Britain.
Full package Matsukawa claims BBCA Conducting title
June 18, 2024
Japanese musician So Matsukawa is the highly impressive winner of the 2024 Brass Band Conductors' Association conducting prize.
Flowers boost as 2024 fulfils first half promise
June 18, 2024
A highly successful start to 2024 holds the promise of even more success for the recently crowned French Open champion.
Sparke provides Youth Champ test piece
June 18, 2024
A new work by Philip Sparke will test bands at the 2025 National Youth Championships of Great Britain.
4BR Euro 2024 quiz winner
June 18, 2024
Gareth Southgate will have wanted to pick a side like this — but our winner made sure they got the selections right for our Euro 2024 quiz.
New signings at Abbey Brass
June 18, 2024
A trio of new players join Abbey Brass on the Isle of Wight.
Carroll playing to help boost Friary
June 18, 2024
London finalists sign soprano player Glen Carroll as they look ahead to the Albert Hall and beyond.
Entries close at 52 for inaugural Red Admiral event.
June 18, 2024
52 bands will take part in the first Red Admiral Music Academy Entertainment Contest later this year.
Report & Result: 2024 Hebden Bridge March & Hymn Tune Contest
June 18, 2024
Hepworth retains the honours at one of the most popular march and hymn tune events on the summer circuit.
Radio: Sunday Bandstand 16th June
June 18, 2024
Another great selection of music from bands and soloists from different areas and all parts of the world brought to you by Chris Helme.
Classic George Lloyd works re-released on new CD recording
June 17, 2024
Lyrita Recordings brings together 1991 Black Dyke and 1984 Equale Brass Quintet for new signature release.
Midlands Area Championships to return to Bedworth
June 17, 2024
The nomadic travels of the Midlands Regional Championships comes to an end as it returns to its former home in 2025.
Birthday celebration for Foden's stalwart
June 16, 2024
The remarkable Jimmy Charles of Foden's Band has celebrated his 80th birthday.
Thurlstone recommend French connection
June 16, 2024
The Thurlstone Band thoroughly enjoyed their recent trip to take part in the French Open Championships in Amboise.
Grimethorpe sold out down south
June 16, 2024
A rejuvenated Grimethorpe Band is selling out its latest concert appearances.
Owen off on his travels
June 16, 2024
Stavanger's horn star Arfon Owen will be packing his musical bags this Summer...
Results: 2024 West of England Bandsmens Festival
June 16, 2024
Camborne celebrate with a victorious Bugle call as they head the prize winners at the famous Cornish contest.
Award celebration for Riverside Youth
June 16, 2024
The Riverside Youth Band has been recognised for its musical excellence yet again with its latest Live Music Award.
New colours scheme to boost Birmingham's future
June 16, 2024
A new set of band waistcoats reflects the musical past, present and future of the City of Birmingham Band.
Smith & Grezzy chat brass: Episode 8
June 16, 2024
The duo are joined by Alan Morrison to chat about all things banding....
Stavanger announces new Resident direction
June 15, 2024
Emil Bjorklund is the new Resident Conductor at Stavanger Band.
New life for Riley at Besses
June 15, 2024
The experienced Danny Riley become the first major signing of the new Ashworth tenure at Besses
