News / 2024
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New Elevate project links to herbal musical outlook
February 09, 2024
Weymouth Concert Brass will team up with composer Rebecca Denniff to produce a compositional exploration of the medicinal plants and herbs of the Isle of Portland
Foden's and Fountain confirm UniBrass Gala Concert sets
February 09, 2024
The British Open and Brass in Concert champion and LSO Principal trumpet James Fountain confirm their sets for the UniBrass Gala Concert next weekend.
Duguid returns to old friends for Area challenge
February 09, 2024
Alan Duguid is enjoying making a return back to Suffolk to meet old friends for the Area contest.
Radio: Sunday Bandstand 4th February
February 09, 2024
More great brass band music to enjoy from Chris Helme.
Colourful line-up of bands for Norwegian Championships
February 08, 2024
There is sure to be plenty of vibrant action to enjoy this weekend in Bergen as the National Championships adds to its usual musical attractions.
Five star review for Whitburn, White and Keli
February 07, 2024
The riveting brass band story wows the critics again — as Whitburn, Sheona White and the story of Keli wows the critics in Scotland.
Chetham's to host free brass and percussion day
February 07, 2024
There is a fantastic opportunity to learn from the likes of Thomas Fountain, Carol Jarvis and Chris Robertson — and all for free at Chetham's in Manchester in March — but you need to book quickly.
Two bands, three choirs and a King's Award for Brighouse
February 07, 2024
The formal presentation of The King's Award for Voluntary Service will be made to Brighouse & Rastrick Band at their Huddersfield concert in March.
New lead at North of England Regionals as judges are announced
February 07, 2024
Phillip Tait and Julie Carmichael head the North of England Regional Committee as the judges for Durham are revealed.
Darwin to take Glossop Old baton at Midland Area
February 07, 2024
Eliot Darwin will return to the Area contesting rostrum in the Midlands by leading Glossop Old Band.
Hood heads to Lone Star State
February 07, 2024
Conductor and performer Jamie Hood will head to Texas to work with San Antonio Brass Band as they prepare for the North American National Championships.
Plenty of brass attractions at Royal Welsh College
February 07, 2024
The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama is promoting a series of concerts with a brass and percussion flavour over the next few months.
Onyx Brass to help launch Music of our Time
February 07, 2024
The award winning Onyx Brass ensemble will help showcase the latest new repertoire for choir, brass quintet and organ.
Cory add to double Reading success
February 07, 2024
The first concert instalment of the British Bandsman Concert Series got off to a great start in Reading with a double dose of Cory entertainment to keep young and old happy.
John Packer claims 'Best in Show' accolade at NAMM trade show
February 06, 2024
John Packer's global reputation gains huge double profile boost at the huge NAMM Trade Show.
Derwent Brass launches inaugural Composition Award
February 06, 2024
One of the most inventive bands in the UK has launched its first composition competition — and still with that innovative ethos.
Heartfield to tackle enigma with Newstead Brass at Midlands Area
February 06, 2024
The experienced Martin Heartfield returns to Newstead Brass to spearhead their Albert Hall qualification challenge in Corby.
Bousfield inspires German performers
February 06, 2024
Ian Bousfield has performed with one of Germany's newest brass bands to help inspire trombone delegates.
Foden's RNCM performance now on Wobplay
February 06, 2024
Foden's absorbing fusion of musical flavours to open the 2024 RNCM International Brass Band Festival can now be enjoyed again and again...
Poetic start to Murley centenary celebrations
February 06, 2024
Murley Silver Band's 100th anniversary got off to a poetic start with a great concert in their home town.
Distinguished academic honour for David Childs
February 06, 2024
The euphonium star's exceptional academic and musical contribution to the University of North Texas is marked by him becoming a Distinguished Research Professor.
Black Dyke adds a double to re-opening of Rochdale Town Hall
February 06, 2024
153 years after they played at its opening, the National Champion returns not once but twice to perform at the opening of multi-million pound refurbished Rochdale Town Hall.
Newtown stalwarts honoured
February 06, 2024
The contribution of two remarkable Newtown Silver Band musicians has been marked.
Friary additions as busy year unfolds
February 06, 2024
Friary Brass welcomes new players and a return to the concert stage as the 2024 starts to unfolds for Stevenage contenders.
