News / 2024
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Pippen to lead Desford on Far East tour
January 21, 2024
Jonathan Pippen is looking forward to leading Desford Colliery Band on their latest Far East tour.
Baker set to trip the Light Fantastic
January 21, 2024
The trombone virtuoso is getting ready for the release of his latest solo CD accompanied by the Flowers Band.
Hotels ready for contest season with rooms4groups
January 21, 2024
If your band is heading to one of the major contesting events of the year then you should contact rooms4groups to make sure its a hassle free stay.
Yorkshire Brass Band Festival aims to bring a taste of tradition
January 21, 2024
Richard Marshall, Alan Morrison and Kirsty Abbotts are the featured soloist Yorkshire bands to provide traditional Sunday afternoon brass band entertainment.
Death of Brian Broadbent
January 20, 2024
The death has been announced of the hugely respected former player, conductor, teacher and adjudicator, Brian Broadbent.
Give it a big bash....
January 20, 2024
The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama in Cardiff is holding a free 'Big Bash Percussion Day' next month — with added Samba training — so why not give it a go?
BrookWright Music: Finale from Symphony No.3 (Organ Symphony)
January 20, 2024
The famous Organ Symphony finale has been arranged by Kevin Norbury to suit all concert needs.
Moore adds to celebration of music from another world
January 20, 2024
Peter Moore with join Jonathan Gawn and 1st Old Boys Band for a celebration of the brass band music of the island of Ireland.
Elland start to add to strength for Enigma approach
January 20, 2024
Brett Baker and Elland Silver Band has been busy in the transfer market ahead of the Enigma challenge in Huddersfield next month.
Unite add youthful talent to High Peak challenge
January 20, 2024
Unite the Union will take on Eric Balls 'High Peak' at the Yorkshire Area Championships boosted by two talented cornet players.
Italians take heart to lead inspiration for the future
January 19, 2024
The Italian Brass Band recently held a workshop weekend in Rome to inspire the next generation of Italian brass band players.
New trio adds to Tyldesley Area challenge
January 19, 2024
Three new signings will assist Tyldesley Band in their High Peak challenge in Blackpool next month.
New Zealand youth prepare for live broadcast Wellington finale
January 19, 2024
The National Youth Band of New Zealand is getting ready for its final live broadcast concert of its tour.
Bates returns home for High Peak challenge
January 19, 2024
Foden's horn star Jonathan Bates will direct his home town band of Skelmanthorpe at the Yorkshire Regional Championships.
European Championship ticket sales open on January 20th
January 18, 2024
If you want to book your tickets for the 2024 European Championships in Palanga then tickets go on sale from Saturday 20th January.
BBE links with St John Ambulance to offer first aid discount
January 18, 2024
Brass Bands England members will be able to enjoy a substantial saving on first aid training with St John Ambulance
Fountain and Foden's headline UniBrass Gala Concert
January 18, 2024
The principal trumpet of the London Symphony Orchestra and the world's number 1 ranked band will provide the Gala Concert entertainment at this year's UniBrass Championships.
Youth music at the Minster
January 18, 2024
Elland Youth and Training Bands, Dobcross Training, HD9 Youth Band and the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Ambassador Ensemble will provide the entertainment at Halifax Minster next month.
Dalmellington welcomes Robertson for in-house battles
January 18, 2024
Besson artist Chris Robertson will both adjudicate and perform at Dalmellington Band's in-house Slow Melody competition
When I'm 64...
January 17, 2024
64 years of dedicated service of one of Welsh banding's most respected musicians has been marked with a timely presentation.
SBBA looks to gain extra support for Coalburn Foodbank help
January 17, 2024
The Scottish Brass Band Association hopes their brass bands can offer something back to the communities that support them with Foodbank donations.
Youth Fest launched by Brass Bands England
January 17, 2024
A new non-competitive brass festival with a youth oriented ethos of development and progression has been launched by BBE — and you can be a part of it.
Hepworth launches Youth Music Partnership
January 17, 2024
An exciting new project aimed at developing youthful playing talent has been launched by Hepworth Band alongside partners HD9 Community Youth Brass
Extra ConsTest attractions
January 17, 2024
In addition to a keen day of competition there will be entertainment from Flowers Band, The Fluorescent Brassolescents and 'The Ambrassadors' well into the night at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.
BBE to host repertoire panel discussion at RNCM Festival
January 17, 2024
The future of brass band repertoire in an increasingly diverse society will be the topic for panel discussion at the forthcoming RNCM International Brass Festival in Manchester.
