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Benjamin Tubb-Hearne

New Composer in Residence at Brisbane XLCR

February 28, 2025
Benjamin Tubb-Hearne takes on the role of Composer in Residence at Australian National Champion.


Brisbane

Brisbane XLCR to help Tongan Relief Fund

July 25, 2022
Howard Taylor will return to Brisbane Excelsior Band for a special concert appearance next month.


Brisbane

Brisbane to look worldwide for new MD

June 20, 2022
Brisbane Excelsior Band has told 4BR that a global search is on for their next conductor.


Brisbane

No more Taylor in Excelsior

June 13, 2022
The outstanding two decade long musical partnership between Howard Taylor and Brisbane Excelsior Band in Australia has come to an end.


Howard

Taylor takes academic direction

April 16, 2019
Howard Taylor, the MD of Brisbane Excelsior Band, has been appointed Director of the Conservatorium Brass Band within the Brass Faculty of Queensland Conservatorium.


Brisbane Excelsior

Undisputed champions to battle for New Zealand title

February 25, 2017
The two undisputed champions of Australian and New Zealand banding will meet head to head in Wellington this year to see who is the best band in the southern hemisphere.


bRISBANE eXCELSIOR

New worldwide presence for Australian champion

January 13, 2017
The Brisbane Excelsior Band has a brand new website presence thanks to plenty of ex-pat hard work and a desire to make more of a worldwide impression.


Brisbane

Brisbane add strength ahead of Sydney defence

January 28, 2015
Brisbane Excelsior has added new players to their ranks ahead of their National title defence in Sydney at Easter.


Brisbane Excelsior

Brisbane XLCR set for Shanghai days and nights...

September 10, 2014
Australian National champion set for seven day visit to the global Shanghai Music Festival.


Brisbane XLCR

Brisbane centenary to be celebrated in style

September 28, 2012
Brisbane Excelsior Band is to celebrate its centenary in style in its home city next month.


Evans

Evans enjoys annual FABB experience

October 28, 2010
Richard Evans recently enjoyed a FABB time in Australia with the Brisbane Excelsior Band.


The Death of XLCR stalwart

April 10, 2010
The sad passing of XLCR stalwart, Casey Schryver.


Brisbane Excelsior logo

Taylor to leave XLCR

November 09, 2009
Howard Taylor announces plans to leave Brisbane Excelsior.


Langley

Langley host Aussies

September 11, 2009
The Langley Band has been playing host to Brisbane Excelsior as the Aussies prepare for their British Open assault.


Ashley Gittins

Ashley awarded top honour

August 23, 2009
Euphonium Soloist, Ashley Gittins, has been awarded Australia's top musical honour.


Gambling Community Benefit Fund

Funding success for XLCR

February 05, 2009
Brisbane Excelsior were recently granted funding for the purchase of new instruments.


Symphony Hall

British Open invites Brisbane XLCR

January 15, 2009
The British Open has announced the invitation of the current Australian and New Zealand Champions to the 2009 event.


Brisbane

New Year changes at Brisbane

January 15, 2009
Antipodean Champions ring in the New Year changes and look forward to a special 2009 — with a possible trip to the British Open to cap it all.


Dean Morley

Stella stocks plummet

October 27, 2008
Dean Morley hospitalised during the Australasian Open...


Windsor School of Arts

XLCR kicked out

September 14, 2008
Brisbane Excelsior has been forced out of its home — all in the name of progress.


Brisbane XLCR

New tubas at Brisbane

July 30, 2008
All conquering Brisbane XLCR gain new tuba signings.


XLCR

XLCR juggernaut continues

July 12, 2008
Brisbane Excelsior has claimed its sixth National title in a row.


Howard Taylor

Taylor off to Scotland

April 16, 2008
Howard Taylor, Musical Director of Brisbane Excelsior, quietly slipped out of the land downunder today, in search of more success.


Brisbane XLCR

XLCR create history

March 25, 2008
Brisbane Excelsior and its Musical Director, Howard Taylor, has been the first band in the history of brass banding to win the Australian A Grade Championship, four years in a row.




Essence of Time

Nearly time to capture some of Tredegar's essence

December 30 • There is still time to win a workshop with Martyn Brabbins, Peter Moore, Gavin Higgins, Ian Porthouse, Dewi Griffiths, Sion Jones and more...


Roger

Webster and Rushworth to help life-long friend

December 30 • Roger Webster and Billy Rushworth will join forces with Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band to help raise urgent funds for the cancer treatment of a former colleague.


unibrass

UniBrass CompComp26 reveals shortlist

December 30 • Four young composers will look to be crowned 2026 UniBrass Composition Competition winner.


Brassettes

Brassettes Podcast: Episodes 5 & 6

December 30 • Jo Behan meets up with Idun Carling and the female players of Desford Colliery Band for the final two episodes of her podcast series for 2025.


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


Welwyn Garden City Band

December 30 • We are a friendly & sociable Second Section Band with an eye on the 2026 Areas. We have vacancies for a FRONT ROW CORNET player and PERCUSSIONISTS.. Our MD is Will Douglas and we rehearse in Welwyn Garden City on Sunday evenings from 7.00-9.00pm.


Oxted Band

December 30 • As we go into 2026, the band's 125th anniversary, we are seeking CORNET and TROMBONE players to fill our line-up. We are friendly and ambitious band with a wide variety of engagements, including three major concerts each year - check them out on YouTube.


Cambrian Brass

December 30 • We are a friendly, hard-working and inclusive brass band, and everyone is welcome. We currently have specific vacancies for Soprano Cornet, Solo Cornet, Flugelhorn and EEb Bass, but interest from players on any instrument is always very welcome.


Ian Porthouse


Cornet soloist, clinician, conductor and adjudicator


               

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