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Uppermill

Extraordinary Ward steps down at Uppermill

January 05, 2025
After 45 years of unwavering commitment and dedication, John Ward steps down as Chairperson of Uppermill Band.


Brassettes

Brassettes podcast launched

January 05, 2025
A new podcast series focusing on supporting and celebrating female brass musicians has just been launched.


Raft of Medusa

Superbrass Saturday: The Raft of Medusa (Gareth Wood)

January 04, 2025
A fantastic cornet and trombone duet for players to get their teeth stuck into for the New Year.


British Open Championships

British Open confirms player rule amendment

January 04, 2025
There has been a small amendment made to the player eligibility rules for UK bands competing in the Spring Festival and British Open.


the cooperation band

the cooperation band heads Scottish Band of the Year accolades

January 04, 2025
the cooperation band has been crowned Scottish Band of the Year with section awards claimed by Kirkintilloch, Clackmannan District, Perthshire Brass and Buckhaven & Methil Miners.


EIBBWS

Winter success for Elgar Summer School

January 04, 2025
The addition of a new Elgar International Brass Band Winter School attracted over 30 delegates to Bromsgrove.


Marathon Brass

Marathon man Smith spearheads new fund raising target

January 04, 2025
Ben Smith is taking to the road and to the rostrum for a fund raising campaign close to his heart.


Fodens Band

World Rankings — End of year update

January 03, 2025
A year in review as Foden's cling to the top spot for a second year in a row whilst Treize Etoiles and Flowers power up the rankings list in a remarkable 2024 contesting season.


thecooperation band

coop players held comedy hostage for New Year...

January 02, 2025
Six players from the cooperation band enjoyed playing their hostage role in the BBC 1 sit-com 'Mrs Brown's Boys'.


kERKRADE

Youth additions to WMC

January 02, 2025
The World Music Contest in Kerkrade will include a new Youth band competition and a return of its World Youth Brass Band.


Brighouse

Brighouse and Tredegar join for concert brace

January 02, 2025
Brighouse & Rastrick and Tredegar will join forces for concerts in Huddersfield and Newtown in the Spring.


VLAMO

VLAMO to host first Belgian National Youth Band course

January 02, 2025
Luc Vertommen and Wim Lauryssen will llead Belgian Youth on first course in April.


Boxted

New Year honour for Boxted stalwart

January 02, 2025
91 year old John Polley of Boxted Methodist Silver Band has been awarded the British Empire Medal in the New Year Honours List


Wobplay

Wobplay adds to New Year attractions

January 02, 2025
The leading media platform has been adding more great music for people to enjoy.


Grezzy

Smith & Grezzy Big Chat podcast: Latest episode is now out

January 02, 2025
New Year resolutions are the order of the day with Sandy, Simon and guests Andi Cook and Andrew Baker.


Charlie Farren

Farren to call the Shotts

January 02, 2025
The experienced Charlie Farren takes the baton with Shotts St Patrick's Band.




Forum

UK Leading Bands Forum discuss issues of concern

June 3 • The UKLBF has looked to work towards answers to rising costs, protective policies, Spring Festival accommodation and British Open judges,


Borders Contest

Open Borders aims to attract bands to Jedburgh

June 3 • Entres are now open for the 2025 Borders Entertainment Contest.


willebroek

Willebroek concert showcase at Dutch Nationals

June 3 • The current European, World and Belgian Champion will cross the border to provide a special concert at the Dutch National Championships later this year.


Fodens

Foden's to provide National preview

June 3 • Foden's will once again head to Regent Hall the night before the National Championship to give a sneak preview of what's to come at the Albert Hall...


Contest: Whit Friday March Contests

Friday 13 June • Saddleworth & Tameside OL3


Hebden Bridge Brass Band - The 13th annual Hebden Bridge March Contest

Sunday 15 June • St George's Square, Hebden Bridge HX7 8ET


Croy Silver Band - Summer Concert

Thursday 26 June • Holy Cross Parochial Hall, Constarry Rd, Croy, Glasgow G65 9JG


The Portsmouth Grammar School - Concert by The Black Dyke Band

Saturday 28 June • St Marys Church, Fratton, Portsmouth PO15PA PO15PA


Simon Langton Brass - Deal Memorial Bandstand

Sunday 29 June • The Strand, Walmer, Deal CT14 7DY CT14 7DY


Besses Boys' Band

June 4 • Besses Boys' Band (1st Section 2026) are looking for SOLO TROMBONE. Rehearsals Monday & Friday 7:30pm-9:30pm at Lady Wilton Hall, Manchester - Good links to M60 ring road and city centre. Fun band with good concert and social balance


Besses Boys' Band

June 4 • Besses Boys' Band (1st Section 2026) are looking for CORNET players (position negotiable). Rehearse Monday & Friday 7:30pm-9:30pm at Lady Wilton Hall, Manchester - Good links to M60 ring road and city centre. Fun band with good concert and social balance


Welwyn Garden City Band

June 3 • We are a friendly & sociable Second Section Band with an exciting and varied summer season of concerts. Due to an employment relocation, we have an immediate vacancy for a FRONT ROW CORNET player.


Jason M Smith


Band Trainer (Contest Preparation), Conductor


               

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