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Towcester

Towcester Studio HaBiT to come to an end

April 03, 2024
A highly successfully musical outreach HaBiT comes to an end in May with the help of Foden's.


rooms4groups

Still looking for a final hotel?

April 03, 2024
rooms4groups still have plenty of options available for bands for Cheltenham and London


Besson Horizons

New horizons for National Youth Bands of Great Britain and Switzerland

April 03, 2024
Young players from each country will enjoy new musical experiences thanks to partnership agreement supported by Besson.


Sunday Bandtstand

Radio: Sunday Bandstand 31st March

April 03, 2024
A bumper show to enjoy from Chris Helme with plenty of Easter music in the mix.


Budget

Instrumental music provision in jeopardy in parts of Scotland

April 02, 2024
Four Scottish Councils set to review their provision of instrumental music services as critics accuse them of wilfully ignoring Scottish Government guidance.


Musicians Union

Gender inequality still prominent says Musicians Union report

April 02, 2024
2023 Women Musicians Insight Report finds that gender inequality is still a prominent, alarming issue in the music industry.


QUEENSBURY

Black Dyke Band reunited with Queensbury march

April 02, 2024
The original score to arguably the most famous signature march in the banding world has returned to its musical home.


Mike Sheppard

Death of Mike Sheppard

April 01, 2024
The death has been announced of the respected musician Mike Sheppard.


conductor

Taylor made for Farnworth & Walkden

April 01, 2024
The experienced Robert Taylor returns to take the helm at the North West Band.


Wardle

Wardle success drives further ambition

April 01, 2024
The Wardle family of bands continues to drive forward with success on the contest and cocnert stage.


NASUWT Riverside

New principal lead at NASUWT Riverside

March 31, 2024
The experienced Stephen Wilkinson is to make a welcome return to the top seat at NASUWT Riverside.


NYBBGB

Easter principals stand National Youth Band in good stead

March 31, 2024
The talented young performers on the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Easter Course have been working hard ahead of a busy concert schedule.


Aus

Report & Results: 2024 Australian National Championships

March 31, 2024
The A Grade title returns to Brisbane Excelsior as they claim a photo-finish success in Adelaide, with section honours to Marlborough District Brass, Whitehorse Brass, Hyde Street Youth and Box Hill Academy Brass.


Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury provide musical consort for royal visit

March 31, 2024
Shrewsbury Brass Band provided the music for the recent visit to the town of Her Majesty The Queen Consort.


Constet

Bands prepare for ConsTest challenge

March 31, 2024
13 bands will head to Birmingham for the popular own-choice contest and it will be live streamed too.


Millennium Centre

Orchestra players face wage cuts at WNO

March 31, 2024
Orchestral performers at Welsh National Opera face reduced contracts from 2025 as funding cuts take hold.


Katrina

Marzella maintains busy musical schedule

March 31, 2024
Katrina Marzella has been enjoying a busy musical schedule of appearances as a conductor, teacher, panel speaker and performer — with more to come.


Durham Music Shop

National support from local North East music shop

March 31, 2024
A local music shop has offered extra support to several bands representing the North of England at the National Finals.


Kings award

King's formal acclaim for Brighouse

March 30, 2024
Brighouse & Rastrick Band has been presented with The King's Award for Voluntary Service.


Siobhan

Rolls Royce ready to enjoy Fusion with Bates

March 30, 2024
Black Dyke Band horn star Siobhan Bates will return close to her musical roots to perform with Rolls Royce (Derby) Band.


Nathaniel

The longest trombone solo in the world...

March 30, 2024
Despite having stage 4 terminal bowel cancer, Nathaniel Dye will run the London Marathon playing a trombone to help in the fight to give others hope.


Hepworth

Hepworth look to inspire next generation

March 30, 2024
Hepworth Band will team up with Katy Jones of the Halle Orchestra and the HD9 Community Band to inspire the next generation of brass band players for free.


Hammonds

Long distance and long awaited appearances for Hammonds

March 30, 2024
Hammonds welcome a new solo trombone signing as they also prepare for a long awaited return closer to home.


Gratitde

Auto boost for NASUWT Riverside

March 29, 2024
A wonderful gesture of support will help NASUWT Riverside in their quest for a British Open return in Blackpool and beyond.


Composers

Composer trio to lead European seminar

March 29, 2024
Philip Sparke, Oliver Waespi and Edward Gregson will lead presentations on 'Writing for Brass Bands in the Modern Age' at this year's European Championship in Palanga.




SBBA

Mixed AGM news to report for Scottish Brass Band Association

February 10 • There was both good and bad news to report at the annual general meeting of the Scottish Brass Band Association.


Carys Wood

Cory welcome Carys

February 10 • The talented young soprano cornet star Carys Wood will perform with Cory Band at the Welsh Regional Championships next month.


Aldbourne

West of England Area line-ups confirmed

February 10 • 75 bands will head to Torquay to compete for the West of England Regional titles.


Leyland Band

Leyland 80th anniversary to celebrate past and future

February 10 • The Leyland Band will be marking 80 years of music making by celebrating its past and future over the next year.


Dobcross Silver Band - Whitburn Band

Sunday 1 February • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Oompah Brass XXL

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Linthwaite Band

February 10 • We are a friendly 4th section Band , looking forward to the Yorkshire area contest next month, after which we will require a cornet player, position negotiable. Our calendar is also filling up with various engagements for the year.


Chinnor Silver

February 10 • Our COMMUNITY BAND is meeting again on Monday(16th) at 11 am.. We welcome players of all abilities who would like a relaxed friendly rehearsal.. Playing with us doesn't impact your No 1 band its just an extra blow with coffee and cake


Phoenix Band Wakefield

February 8 • Required: B Flat and E Flat Bass players.. A friendly, welcoming, non competing community band in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. We enjoy entertaining and making music. Our MD is Mark Bray. Rehearsals on Fridays 7 - 8.30 at Manygates Centre, Wakefield,WF2 7DQ


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