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Porf Childs

Childs extends Area lead with latest trio

March 25, 2025
Prof Nicholas Childs continues to add to the record books by leading NASUWT Riverside to the North of England Regional Championships title in Durham.


National Finals

Nationals line-ups complete

March 24, 2025
The bands that have been invited to compete at London and Cheltenham has now been completed.


Purcell School

Cobb and Vollam team up for free Purcell recital

March 22, 2025
Philip Cobb and Helen Vollam will be joined by pianist Liz Burley for a free recital evening at The Purcell School — and all are welcome.


bRIGHOUSE

Rittchie fits Brighouse euph requirements to a tee

March 22, 2025
There will be an all Scottish euphonium section at Brighouse & Rastrick as the West Riding band welcomes Angus Rittchie.


Tom Hutchinson

Book your Granada place with Tom in the hills

March 22, 2025
There is still time to book a very special week away with Tom Hutchinson...


yORK

Death of Clive Marshall

March 22, 2025
The death has been announced of Clive Marshall, a leading player and administrator with York Railway Institute Band for over 60 years


Blossom Hill

Time running out at Blossom Hill

March 22, 2025
There are only a few brass band clocks available to buy from Blossom Hill Cards after they took off in Torquay.


Durham

Report & Results: 2025 North of England Regional Championships

March 22, 2025
NASUWT Riverside regains the North under Prof Nicholas Childs as section titles go to Cockerton, Ferryhill Town, Trimdon Brass and Knaresborough.


Touch of Brass

Radio: Touch of Brass

March 21, 2025
The latest brass band music over the airwaves from Martin Upfold


Heaton

Critical acclaim for Heaton biography

March 21, 2025
Paul Hindmarsh's outstanding biography of composer Wilfred Heaton continues to gain plaudits from critics.


BBW

Brass Bands Wales launch new player initiative

March 21, 2025
Brass Bands Wales is looking to reignite the passion for brass band playing in the nation.


BrookWright

BrookWright Music: Cross of Jesus (John Stainer arr. Jonathan Mead)

March 21, 2025
A touching euphonium duet based on the much loved hymn tune arranged for two euphoniums.


British Open

British Open secures Symphony Hall future for further five years

March 21, 2025
The British Open Championship will continue to be held at Symphony Hall to 2030.


Rothwell

Rothwell ready for Pudsey spotlight

March 21, 2025
Rothwell Temperance bring their brand of brass band entertainment to the Leeds 'Best of Brass' series in Pudsey later this month.


Foss Dyke

Foss Dyke extend celebrations

March 21, 2025
The new Midlands First Section Area champion hasn't quite finished its celebrations following their victory in Bedworth.


Stevenage

London Area replays

March 21, 2025
You can now sit back and listen to all the performances at Stevenage at your leisure...


Brass Monkeys

Podcast: The Brass Monkeys

March 21, 2025
A new series based on opinions, experiences, chats and interviews with players, conductors and personalities away from the top section is proving a great hit with the Welsh banding diaspora...


Brighouse and Tredegar

Brighouse set to welcome Welsh champions

March 20, 2025
A reciprocal cocnert connection will be made by Brighouse & Rastrick and Tredegar in the next few weeks as they strengthen musical friendships with home visits.


European Youth Band

European Youth Band line-up confirmed

March 20, 2025
34 players from 15 countries will play as one as the European Youth Brass Band in Stavanger


Gala Theatre

Durham ready to host last Regional leg

March 20, 2025
The last Regional contest of the year takes place in Durham this weekend with 40 bands looking to claim North of England Area titles and qualification places for London and Cheltenham.


Bram Tovey

Memorial Concert tribute to Tovey

March 20, 2025
A special memorial concert celebrating the remarkable musical life of Bramwell Tovey will be held in April at his old school.


Austrlian Nationals

Judges announced for Australian National Championships

March 20, 2025
The line-up of judges has been confirmed for teh forthcoming Australian National Championships in Melbourne


tEXASfEST

Texas Brass Festival attracts bands for exciting weekend

March 20, 2025
Seven senior bands plus two youth bands will perform at the third annual Texas Brass Festival — and it will be live streamed.


Cory

Horn moves for Cory

March 20, 2025
The forthcoming departure of Ailsa Russell will see Sheona White take on the solo horn role.


EYBB

English trio look forward to Euro experience

March 20, 2025
Thomas Hall, Alice Clarke and Jake Humphreys will be the English representatives in the 20th European Youth Brass Band in Stavanger.




Nicola Shaw

Inspirational Shaw shortlisted for Unsung Hero award

November 5 • The fantastic music education work of Adams artist Nicola Shaw has been recognised by her being shortlisted for a Music Mark award.


Childs

Childs returns to Japan for Roman spectacular

November 5 • Prof Nicholas Childs recently returned to Japan work alongside the iconic figure of Prof Emeritus, Takeo Yamamoto and the students at Senzoku Gakuen College.


Elgar Festival

RBC to host Elgar International Festival of Brass

November 5 • The Royal Birmingham Conservatoire will host the Elgar International Festival of Brass in 2026.


Frank Renton

An evening with Frank

November 5 • Frank Renton will be the guest on the latest Brass Band Conductors Association spotlight evening webcast.


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 7 November • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Dobcross Silver Band - Remembrance Concert

Sunday 9 November • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Delph Band - Remembrance Sunday Concert

Sunday 9 November • Delph Band Club. Lawton Square, . Delph, . Oldham OL3 5DT


Regent Hall Concerts - Five By 5 Trumpet Ensemble

Friday 14 November • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Contest: 48th Brass in Concert

Saturday 15 November • The Gladhous International Centre for Music, St Mary's Square, Gateshead NE8 2JR


Wotton-under-Edge Silver Band

November 4 • We are a busy and very friendly 2nd section band with 5 current vacancies - FRONT ROW CORNET – BACK ROW CORNET- EUPHONIUM - Bb BASS - PERCUSSION. We rehearse on Tuesdays & Thursdays near our lovely home town, just a short drive from M5, J14.


Harlow Brass Band

November 4 • We have vacancies for CORNETS, TROMBONES, 2ND HORN AND PERCUSSION. We are a welcoming, non contesting band who organising their own Spring and Christmas concerts and enjoy playing at local events throughout the year.


Chinnor Silver

November 4 • Our COMMUNITY BANDS next rehearsal is on Monday 10th at 11am and held in our bandroom.. Blowing with us doesn't impact your own band and its free.. We welcome all regardless of ability . Tea and cakes an added bonus.


David Hirst

MA, B.Ed (Hons), LTCL
Conductor, adjudicator and arranger


               

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