News / 2024
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New Wobplay additions to RNCM International Brass Band Festival highlights
February 17, 2024
The concerts of Foden's, Treize Etoiles, Tredegar, Black Dyke and the RNCM Brass Band are now available to enjoy on the Wobplay media platform — with more to come.
UniBrass Championships ready for student exams
February 17, 2024
The only student studying today will be on the music on the stands in front of them on stage as the UniBrass Championships take place at Warwick Arts Centre.
AMP Charity aims to create more youth opportunities with new image
February 17, 2024
The AMP youth charity aims to increase its impact and reach — including its links to organisations such as Brass Bands England
Rothwell record adds to charity cause
February 16, 2024
The remarkable Frank Rothwell has rowed the Atlantic again to help raise funds for Alzheimer's Research UK charity.
Winter School addition to Elgar attractions
February 16, 2024
A new Elgar International Winter School course will take place this December.
Death of Ron Bligh
February 16, 2024
The death has been announced of Woodfalls Band stalwart Ron Bligh.
KNDS Fairey on a 'igh from downunder release
February 16, 2024
A new digital EP release by KNDS Fairey Band has a very English inspiration from Australian composer Jared McCunnie.
Extra time needed for Welsh Open
February 16, 2024
Bands and supporters heading to Newport for the Welsh Open should give themselves a little extra time to get to the venue.
New era for British Bandsman as title and archive purchased
February 16, 2024
The title and extensive archive of The British Bandsman magazine is now owned by Rob Tompkins.
Italian job success for Marshall
February 16, 2024
Black Dyke Band's principal cornet player Richard Marshall has enjoyed a memorable visit to the Eternal City to link up with the Italian Brass Band.
Double celebration already in hand for Cheltenham
February 15, 2024
Not one but two bands will take to the Torquay stage representing the Cheltenham Silver Band organisation for the second successive year.
ISB to make Paisley return
February 15, 2024
The International Staff Band of the Salvation Army will make a long awaited return to Paisley in May.
Love, Spit and Valve Oil comes to Cardiff
February 15, 2024
Martin Green's passionate exploration of the brass banding world can be enjoyed in Cardiff this evening.
New euph and baritone look at Cory
February 15, 2024
There is a new look to the euphonium and baritone section at Cory Band ahead of their major championship challenges.
Blues battle for Marshall
February 15, 2024
12 year old Charlie Burgess-Dawson will be challenging Richard Marshall to a 'Sugar Blues' battle at the first concert of the Yorkshire Brass Band Festival.
Packed day gives Yorkshire Youth added boost
February 15, 2024
Another packed day of hard work and inspiration has kept the members of the Yorkshire Youth Band on track for their Black Dyke Band Festival appearance.
Foden's enjoy Armagh return
February 15, 2024
A well fed Foden's Band certainly enjoyed their most recent trip to Armagh to meet up with old and new friends.
Free take 5 Area preview for North West
February 15, 2024
If you want to get a sneak preview of all five Area test pieces on one night ahead of Blackpool then get along to Sandbach School this Saturday — and its all free.
Conductors' Association heads to UniBrass
February 15, 2024
The development link between the UniBrass Championships and the Brass Band Conductors' Association will be maintained further this weekend in Warwick.
Waterman adds to Haverhill direction
February 15, 2024
Nathan Waterman has joined Haverhill Band's artistic team as Associate Musical Director.
For the love of brass...
February 13, 2024
Am American Army Vet and brass band lover has fulfilled a passion and opened a new shop to meet the repair needs of brass band players in the USA.
Funeral details announced for the late Brian Broadbent
February 13, 2024
The funeral service for the former Black Dyke Band player and highly respected musician Brian Broadbent has been announced.
Burnett takes baton for Ynyshir Area challenge
February 13, 2024
The experienced Rob Burnett will lead Ynyshir Band on their Cheltenham qualification challenge at the Welsh Regional Championships in March.
Updated website for Saddleworth & Oldham Whit Friday contests
February 13, 2024
An updated website offers all the required information you bands needs to enter.
Death of Chris Jaudes
February 13, 2024
The death has been announced of the acclaimed trumpet player and educator Chris Jaudes.
