News / 2024
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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.
Still looking for a final hotel?
April 03, 2024
rooms4groups still have plenty of options available for bands for Cheltenham and London
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.
Radio: Sunday Bandstand 31st March
April 03, 2024
A bumper show to enjoy from Chris Helme with plenty of Easter music in the mix.
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.
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.
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.
Death of Mike Sheppard
April 01, 2024
The death has been announced of the respected musician Mike Sheppard.
Taylor made for Farnworth & Walkden
April 01, 2024
The experienced Robert Taylor returns to take the helm at the North West Band.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
King's formal acclaim for Brighouse
March 30, 2024
Brighouse & Rastrick Band has been presented with The King's Award for Voluntary Service.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
