News / 2024
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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.
Davies departs from Crofton
January 17, 2024
The musical partnership between the experienced Jim Davies and Crofton Silver Band has come to an end.
Cory duo claim home awards
January 17, 2024
Tommy Tynan and Steve Jones pick up well deserved accolades for their outstanding contributions to the band.
Parkhill shines to claim National Youth Band Conducting title
January 17, 2024
Joshua Parkhill has won the 2023 National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Conducting Competition.
Uckfield Concert Brass to adopt Music Creator
January 16, 2024
Uckfield Concert Brass from East Sussex are one of Making Music's four 'Adopt a Music Creator' awardees for 2024.
New Zealand Stars of Tomorrow ready for tour duty
January 16, 2024
The National Youth Brass Band of New Zealand is getting ready for their annual tour — with the chance for the world to hear them in action.
Career opportunity at BBE
January 16, 2024
Brass Bands England is looking to appoint a new member of the team.
New MD extends musical connection with Enderby Youth
January 16, 2024
Samantha McClumpha becomes Musical Director of Enderby Youth Band — further extending her musical work in developing talented young players.
A musical life: Interview with Corporal Michael Howley
January 16, 2024
Corporal Michael Howley talks about his musical life in the RAF Music Services
Area previews at Boarshurst
January 16, 2024
If you want to get an early preview of all five Area set-works then head to Boarshurst Band Club next month.
Ursula Jones and Sarah Willis presented with RPS honours
January 16, 2024
A role model and musical icon have been made Honorary Members of the Royal Philharmonic Society in recognition of their outstanding services to music.
January Sales at Band Supplies
January 16, 2024
Chris Tudball is the man to get in touch with if you are after a great bargain ahead of the Regional Championships.
