News / 2024
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Death of Chris Jaudes
February 13, 2024
The death has been announced of the acclaimed trumpet player and educator Chris Jaudes.
79 bands to compete at London & Southern Counties Area
February 13, 2024
There is a fine turn out of bands competing at Stevenage this year — all hoping to get either to the Albert Hall or Cheltenham.
Countdown to UniBrass 2024
February 13, 2024
One of the most vibrant brass band events in the UK calendar is taking place this weekend at the University of Warwick.
BrookWright Music: Fanfare Prelude on Richmond
February 13, 2024
A fantastic new prelude to open any concert is now available from BookWright Music — guaranteed to get people ready to enjoy themselves.
Radio: Sunday Bandstand 11th February
February 12, 2024
Music from all corners of the globe this week with Chris Helme.
Sykes signs for Cory
February 12, 2024
After enjoying his recent high profile concert appearances Stephen Sykes has now been appointed solo trombone at Cory Band.
Scottish Championship line-ups confirmed
February 12, 2024
50 bands and ensembles will compete at this year's Scottish Championship events in Perth in March.
New identity evolution for Fairey
February 12, 2024
A new partnership of tradition and innovation sees the KNDS Fairey Band take to the stage for the North West Regional Championships.
BBE seeks Projects Coordinator
February 12, 2024
There is an exciting opportunity to join the Brass Bands England team.
Cross border entertainment on offer at Welsh Open
February 12, 2024
14 bands from both sides of Offa's Dyke will battle for the 26th Welsh Open entertainment title in Newport on the weekend.
Stevenage adjudicators announced
February 12, 2024
The line-up of judges making the decisions in Stevenage have been announced.
Report & Results: 2024 Norwegian National Championships
February 10, 2024
There is a 21st National victory for Eikanger as division titles head to Oslofjord, Radoy, Gjesdal, Riska and Evanger in Bergen.
160 years of Royston music making under threat
February 10, 2024
A decision to raise their annual leasehold payment from £500 to over £7,000 could see a community brass band reach its last chord.
UniBrass adds hub of extra activity to attractions
February 10, 2024
Tickets are now on sale for the UniBrass Championships, but there is even more yo enjoy at the event thanks to its new hub initiative.
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.
