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City of Bristol

Relaunch sees City of Bristol reach out to the community

February 10, 2025
The newly relaunched City of Bristol Community Band is offering a great musical experience for payers of all ages and abilities.


City of Bristol

City of Bristol weaves Sonic Threads to Elevate artistic scope

August 13, 2024
The City of Bristol Band will link in artistic collaboration with the Sonic Threads Duo to bring the music of east and west together as part of BBE's Elevate programme.


Bristol

Bristol ready to go stateside

September 06, 2022
City of Bristol Band will fly out to Colorado this week to take part in the Estes Park International Tattoo & Longs Peak Scottish Irish Highland Festival.


Clifton

City of Bristol ready to aim sky high

October 14, 2021
Performances for television, radio and contesting sees City of Bristol Band return to music making with a sky high outlook.


Cross

Death of Peter Boyles

December 06, 2020
The death has been announced of Peter Boyles of the City of Bristol Band.


composer

City of Bristol adopt a composer

September 24, 2019
The City of Bristol Band will be working alongside composer Laura Shipsey after taking up the adoption process.


JoHN hENRY iLES

Blue Plaque marks Iles spirit of brass band entrepreneurship

April 30, 2018
The unveiling of a Blue Plaque has marked the incredible contribution to the brass band movement of the great impresario John Henry Iles.


City of Bristol in action

Spooky twin tubas for City of Bristol

October 30, 2012
A slightly spooky twist of coincidence has happily led to two new tuba players coming to City of Bristol Band — from California.


City of Bristol in action

Christmas has already come for City of Bristol

September 10, 2012
The first band to take up Christmas carolling has been identified — although it was for the benefit of television.


City of Bristol

Welshman heads for missionary work in Bristol

February 21, 2009
Welshman Ceri Thomas will be doing his best to bring success to the English for now on as he becomes City of Bristol's baton man.


City of Bristol

New players at City of Bristol

January 26, 2009
City of Bristol Band welcome a new player duo to the band.


City of Bristol

New Holmes at Bristol

June 18, 2008
Ian Holmes returns to City of Bristol as they continue to rebuild.




Alison Balsom OBE

Mail headline highlights depressing attitudes towards female performers

August 30 • The decision of multiple award winning trumpet player Alison Balsom to retire from the concert stage has been met with an awful objectifying Daily Mail headline.


mORTIMER tROPHY

Mortimer Maestro Trophy ready for a new home

August 30 • For the 35th time this year a Mortimer Maestro Trophy will be presented to the conductor of the British Open Champion.


Mental Health

Crofton to continue support for mental health awareness with new project

August 30 • Yorkshire band takes a proactive approach to mental health wellbeing series of initiatives around their music making.


Brett Baker

Final touches in place for Baker heroics

August 30 • Brett Baker's latest solo CD release will be available at the Royal Albert Hall.


Dobcross Silver Band - Yorkshire Imperial Band

Sunday 31 August • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Contest: 171st British Open

Saturday 6 September • Broad Street, Birmingham. B1 2EA


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Saturday 13 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham GL50 4SH


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Sunday 14 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham. . *Please note as of 24th August 2023 the date is provisional according to Kapitol Promotions website GL50 4SH


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Petworth Heritage weekend

Saturday 20 September • Centre of Petworth Town GU28 OAH


Petworth Town Band

August 30 • Petworth Town Band have vacancies for BASS TROMBONE, CORNET and TUBA. We are an active band with a full calendar of engagements and are led by our inspirational MD Paula Streeter. We would welcome new players to join our band


Enderby Band

August 30 • Enderby Band (Leicestershire, Championship section) seek: . 2nd EUPHONIUM, Bb BASS & PERCUSSION (expressions of interest from any perc disciplines are welcome). . We are an ambitious, friendly band with a sensibly full calendar of contests and concerts.


Stretford Band

August 30 • Our community based Stretford Band (Manchester) needs YOU! We are looking for enthusiastic bass, trombone and percussion players or any player who fancies a relaxed blow without the pressure of competition. No auditions. Good fun guaranteed. . .


David W. Ashworth

RSCM, ABBA Exec Member, NABBC PRO.
Conductor, Band Trainer and Adjudicator


               

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