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draw

Draw curse hits Treize Etoiles at Euros

May 16, 2025
The defending champion was the latest band to find two number 1 draws at the Euros too hard to conquer.


Conductor

Gala Concert finale to BBCA Conducting Competition

May 16, 2025
The winner of this year's Brass Band Conductor Association Conducting Competition will be revealed at a special Gala Concert contest finale in Halifax.


Sage

2025 Brass in Concert Championship draws confirmed

May 13, 2025
The draws for the Brass in Concert and Youth Brass in Concert Championships were made in Stavanger.


EBBA

New additions to EBBA Music Commission

May 13, 2025
Ben Haemhouts and Katrina Marzella-Wheeler take new roles with EBBA's Music Commission.


swiss

Swiss winners enjoy Geneva trip to Stavanger

May 13, 2025
A trio of fast paced Valaisia Brass Band supporters made sure they bagged a brace of combi-tickets for the main event at the European Championships.


Rob Hanson

King's Award for Enterprise for John Packer Ltd

May 13, 2025
The UK-based musical instrument manufacturer, distributor and retailer, has been presented with the King's Award for Enterprise in the International Trade category for the second time.


Charuea

French Open set for Amboise contenders

May 13, 2025
Bands from across Europe will head to the wonderful surroundings of Amboise for the French Open later this month.


McGlynn

McGlynn takes baton at Elland

May 13, 2025
Dave McGlynn has become the new Musical Director at Elland Silver Band.


bOLD AS bRASS

Bold as Brass set for Wakefield

May 13, 2025
The celebration of brass banding and its links to the mining industry still has the opportunity for a band to put a shift in this June.


Ian McEligott

McElligott takes the helm at Yorkshire Imps

May 13, 2025
The experienced Ian McElligott has become the new MD at Yorkshire Imperial Band.


Pontypridd

Final touches in place for Pontypridd Brass Festival

May 13, 2025
There will be a full day of brass band music making to enjoy in Pontypridd this weekend.


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

May 13, 2025
Join presenter Martin Upfold for more great brass band music over the airwaves.


Hordaland

Report & Result: 2025 European Youth Championships — Premier Section

May 11, 2025
The new youth kings of Europe are Hordaland Ungdomsbrassband as the Norwegian's secure a startling triumph


ytr

Report & Result: 2025 European Youth Championships — Development Section

May 11, 2025
The Norwegian stranglehold on the contest continues as Ytrebygda Skolekorps directed by Thor-Arne Pedersen claim the title honours.


stvanger

Report & Result: 2025 European Championship

May 10, 2025
Brass Willebroek and Frans Violet claim a fourth European crown in Stavanger — four decades after their first triumph together.


Stavanger

Report & Result: 2025 European Championship Challenge Section

May 10, 2025
Brass Band Uberetsch reclaims the title for Italy with a display for dual excellence and purpose.


Star Crossed Lovers

British Open announces 2025 test-piece

May 10, 2025
The test-piece for the 171st British Open Championship to be held at Symphony Hall in Birmingham on Saturday 6th September has been announced.


Winter

Report & Result: 2025 Grand Shield

May 10, 2025
EverReady returns to the British Open with a delighted Amersham to join them at Symphony Hall.


winter gardens

Report & Result: 2025 Senior Cup

May 10, 2025
The impressive Pemberton Old Wigan DW claims the honours and are promoted to the Grand Shield alongside Milnrow, Ebbw Valley Brass, and Ratby Co-operative.


winter garde

Report & Result: 2025 Senior Trophy

May 10, 2025
Boarshurst Silver enjoys a 175th anniversary boost as they claim victory and are joined a step closer to the British Open by East London Brass, Woodfalls and Easington Colliery.


Podcast: The Brass Monkeys Episode 8

May 09, 2025
The latest episode of the banding podcast with a Welsh flavour is now out, with a feature on Royal Buckley


Darwen Brass

Darwen appeal success for National Championships

May 09, 2025
The band's successful final appeal sees then head to Cheltenham later this year as North West Regional Champion.


euro

Report & Result: 2025 European Conductor Competition

May 08, 2025
Jaap Musschenga of The Netherlands wins the first European title of the weekend in Stavanger.


Gevena

Geneva offers two free tickets for Euros in Stavanger

May 06, 2025
If you are quick off the mark in Stavanger on Friday then you can get your hands on two tickets for all the main attractions for the weekend — but you must bring a mouthpiece.


Town Hall

New era for Spring Festival with Birmingham move

May 06, 2025
The British Open Spring Festival will be held in Birmingham in 2026.




Elgar festival of brass

Top trio attracts audiences to Malvern

June 7 • There are still tickets left if you want to enjoy Cory, Black Dyke and Foden's in performance in Malvern


Perth

Entries now open for Scottish Festival of Brass brace

June 7 • Bands can now enter the popular Band Supplies Scottish Challenge Shield and Scottish Open sponsored by Besson.


Cambrian Brass

New band to be formed in Aberystwyth

June 7 • Cambrian Brass to provide a welcoming, inclusive home for players with the aim of competing at the Welsh Area in 2026.


City of Hull

Brooks and Beatty take dual baton role at City of Hull

June 7 • Daniel Brooks and Jonathan Beatty will spearhead the artistic and contesting focus of City of Hull Band.


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


The Portsmouth Grammar School - Concert by The Black Dyke Band

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


Petworth Town Band - Fete in the Park with Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Grounds of Petworth Park GU28 9LR


Petworth Town Band - Farnham Brass Band and Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Farnham Carnival


Chinnor Silver

June 7 • Our Community Band is meeting on Monday {9th} and would welcome anyone who fancies an extra friendly rehearsal,with coffee and cake involved.. We rehearse in our bandroom at 11am its free and it open to all abilities.. No commitment required.


Epping Forest Band

June 6 • Epping Forest band have a vacancy for solo horn. We are a friendly 3rd section band with a variety of gigs through out the year. We have our own band hut with close to links with London Underground central line and the M11 motorway.


Chelmsford Silver Bnad

June 6 • Front row cornet, solo horn & trombone players. We are a friendly, active non competition band established 75 years performing regularly in Chelmsford & Essex. Rehearsals averaging 26 players on Wednesday evenings at Broomfield Methodist Church Chelmsford


Steve Pritchard-Jones

FTCL LTCL LDBBA DipMusEd GMus QTS NPQH
Conductor, Adjudicator, Teacher


               

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