News / 2024
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BrookWright Music: Love Divine (Blaenwern) (William Rowlands arr. Kenneth Downie)
February 28, 2024
There is a new setting for one of the most famous hymn tunes in the world
Traffic plans to ponder for Yorkshire Area
February 28, 2024
If you are making your way to Huddersfield on the weekend then make sure you check the traffic for potential problems.
Brighouse to reveal Enigma secrets tonight
February 28, 2024
Brighouse & Rastrick will host their free open rehearsal this evening ahead of their Yorkshire Regional Championship challenge.
Players enjoy Mid Winter pep from Foden's trio
February 28, 2024
Michael Fowles, Gary Curtin and Mark Wilkinson helped give 65 players a great musical uplift at their recent SWBBA Mid Winter workshop weekend.
Midlands bands ready for Corby challenges
February 27, 2024
72 bands will compete at the Midlands Regional Championships in Corby over the next two weekends.
Two new tuba signings for Friary Brass
February 27, 2024
Patrick Donovan and Cat Whittingham-Smith bring experience to the bass end of Friary Brass.
Friends and family enjoy a great night with Comber Brass
February 27, 2024
Young and slightly older members and supporters of Comber Brass enjoyed a great friends and family evening recently.
Positive and supportive first meeting between UKLBF and decision makers
February 27, 2024
The UK Leading Bands Forum (UKLBF) has had its first meeting with a number of key decision makers of the UK banding movement.
Radio: Sunday Bandstand 25th February
February 27, 2024
More great music to enjoy over the airwaves and from all corners of the banding world from Chris Helme.
Report & Results: 2024 North West Regional Championships
February 25, 2024
There are victories for Foden's, Wardle Anderson Brass, Skelmersdale, Morecambe and Stalybridge Old in Blackpool.
Musicwearetc.co.uk on parade in Blackpool
February 24, 2024
The leading unform and casual wear providers for the brass band world will be showcasing their lines at Blackpool on the weekend.
Dyke joins forces for Area preview
February 24, 2024
Two defending Yorkshire champions will join forces for their Area preview.
George Lloyd symphonies get box set release
February 24, 2024
Two new box sets of the symphonies of composer George Lloyd are being released in April.
Muremo looks for Premier links at Blackpool
February 24, 2024
The timpani and percussion specialists from Belgium are heading to the UK for a few weeks — starting in Blackpool.
North West ready for Winter Gardens sunrise before kick-off
February 24, 2024
The North West Regional Championships take place at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool on Sunday.
Concerto Grosso collaboration for National Youth Band and National Youth Orchestra
February 24, 2024
Performances of Gavin Higgins' epic work will be given in Liverpool and London in April as ensembles prepare to showcase major works.
Cory and Brighouse complete RNCM recording highlights
February 24, 2024
The concert performances of Cory and Brighouse & Rastrick from the 2024 RNCM International Brass Band Festival can now be enjoyed on the Wobplay media platform.
Porthouse returns to Desford
February 24, 2024
Tredegar MD Ian Porthouse will direct Desford's challenge at the Midlands Area and Grand Shield this year.
2024 European Youth Band line-up announced
February 24, 2024
36 talented European Youth Brass Band performers will be directed by Philip Harper in Palanga.
Baker trips the Light Fantastic with York
February 24, 2024
York Railway Institute Band recently welcomed trombone soloist Brett Baker for a concert of fantastic highlights.
Song for Hope released on Amazon Prime
February 22, 2024
The inspirational story of the Ryan Anthony can now be enjoyed on Amazon Prime.
Concerns grow over drastic cuts to arts and culture sector in Birmingham
February 22, 2024
Major arts and culture organisations in Birmingham face huge cuts as council looks to balance books.
Rooms4groups ready for Finals call
February 22, 2024
If you qualify for Cheltenham or London over the next few weeks — then your first call should be to the hotel experts.
Welcome muted support for Morley March & Hymn Tune contest
February 22, 2024
Band Supplies Ltd is the latest business to offer practical musical support to one of the most popular march & hymn tune contests in the UK.
Proms in the Park to return
February 22, 2024
Bands wishing to be part of reaching out to inspire the next generation of young players should sign up now for BBE's initiative.
