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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.




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.


ODBBA

ODBBA confident of capacity turn-out

January 8 • You will need to be quick to make sure you get your entry in for the Oxford & District Brass Band Association Winter Contest.


Geneva Clans

Geneva boost to cross border battle

January 8 • Geneva Instruments has boosted the prize funds for the forthcoming 'Clans vs Counties Contest' in June.


Elland

Elland to lead youth procession to the Minster

January 8 • Eight youth and training bands will provide the musical entertainment at Halifax Minster next month.


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.


Gordon Eddison

B Ed (Hons). Member AoBBA.
Conductor and Adjudicator.


               

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