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Academy

Scottish banding makes lasting impression on German youth

January 09, 2020
The scenery, music making and warm welcome certainly made a huge impression on the 3BA Experience Band from Germnay on their recent trip to compete at the Band Supplies Scottish Challenge Shield contest.


members of 3BA Concert

World Rankings — July Update

July 19, 2018
Despite being a relatively quiet month of contesting, German outfit Bayerische Brassband Akademie (3BA) continue to make good progress up the rankings ladder.


Butlins

Results: 2018 Butlins Mineworkers Youth Section & Junior Ensemble

January 14, 2018
It's Butlins joy for 3BA Brass and Shirland as they take the Youth and Junior titles in Skegness


Martin Britt

No Brexit plans for Britt

August 10, 2016
One of the banding world's finest soprano stars is making sure he keeps his musical link to Europe — even if the trip home from rehearsal is longer than expected.


3BA

3BA marks 10th anniversary of pioneering brass banding in Germany

November 25, 2015
The 3BA Band has marked its tenth anniversary of becoming one of the pioneers of the growing German brass band movement.


3BA

German champions enjoy Dyke direction

February 03, 2015
3BA Concert Brass, the reigning German National champions have been enjoying a musical visit from Black Dyke MD, Prof Nicholas Childs.




Marsden

Marsden thanks banding community for support

January 9 • Marsden Silver Prize Band has thanked the banding world for its offers of its help after flooding damages its bandroom and contents.


Cockerton

Wilson takes lead at Cockerton

January 9 • The experienced Duncan Wilson becomes the new Musical Director of Cockerton Prize Silver Band


Lincolnshire

Lincolnshire showcase returns

January 9 • The Lincolnshire Music Education Hub's 'Brass Band Showcase' returns later this year with the promise of it being bigger and better than ever.


RNCM

Research recognition for RNCM

January 8 • The Royal Northern College of Music adds to its established recognition as a leading centre for the advanced study of music performance and composition.


Newstead Brass - Brett Baker

Saturday 17 January • St Wilfrid's Church, . Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8LA


The Hepworth Band - New Year Concert

Sunday 25 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 21 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Putney and Wimbledon Brass Band

January 8 • Following our promotion to the 2nd section we are looking for a percussionist to do a bit of bing bonging on the timps for the regionals in March. We are a lovely band - everyone says so - so please get in touch. Rehearsals Weds from 1930 in Putney.


Mid Rhondda Band

January 6 • Mid Rhondda Band are currently looking for a trombone player and percussionists to join the team. We are a friendly, welcoming 3rd section band working towards competing in the Welsh Area in March. We also have a variety of events booked for 2026.


The Marple Band

January 6 • Bb Bass and Tuned Percussionist vacancies to join our fabulous band. We are a friendly, ambitious 2nd Section band, starting an exciting new year.


Gary Davies


Conductor, Band Trainer, Adjudicator


               

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