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Kaitlin

CBSO boosted by Wild trumpet addition

January 21, 2025
The brass section of another leading British orchestra is boosted by the arrival of a brass band player as Kaitlin Wild joins the trumpet section of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.


Brassbandsofcentralengland

Cooper takes lead at Central England

December 21, 2023
The experienced Stephen Cooper is the new Musical Director of Brass Band of Central England


Cross

Death of Julian Smith

March 23, 2023
The death has been announced of Julian Smith, the respected musician, trombone player and teacher.


hANDS

New MD takes the baton at Brass Band of Central England

October 18, 2022
Iain McKnight will take the helm at the newly named Midlanders.


jAGUAR

New name change for Jaguar Land Rover Band

October 11, 2022
Midlands top section outfit is rebadged to become Brass Band of Central England as 20 year sponsorship link comes to an end.


Busch

Death of Karl Busch

March 24, 2022
The death has been announced of the respected cornet player and conductor Karl Busch.


Jaquar

Jaguar Land Rover to celebrate Lea tenure

July 23, 2019
The 30 year conducting tenure of Dave Lea at the Jaguar Land Rover Band will be celebrated with a special event later this year.


Jaguar

New leadership team at Jaguar Land Rover

November 22, 2018
The experienced trio of Brad Turnbull, Nigel Seaman and Michael Fowles take over the conducting duties at Jaguar Land Rover Band.


Jaguar

Lea becomes Life President at Jaguar Land Rover

August 01, 2018
Dave Lea's remarkable contribution to the success of the Jaguar Land Rover Band will be recognised by the honour of becoming its Life President.


Dave Lea

30 years of Lea direction comes to an end at Jaguar Land Rover

July 28, 2018
Dave Lea has taken the decision to retire from his role as Musical Director of Jaguar Land Rover Band.


Jaguar Land Rover

Jaguar Land Rover gain fusion success with Arts award

December 30, 2016
Jaguar Land Rover Band secures a Christmas bonus with 'Grants for the Arts' funding for innovative fusion project.


Dave Lea

Lea reflects on memorable musical months

June 07, 2016
Jaguar Land Rover MD Dave Lea has enjoyed a memorable few brass banding months — from Bavaria to Blackpool and beyond.


Jaguar Land Rover

Jaguar delight at runner-up result

May 17, 2016
The Grand Shield has once again lived up to its reputation for making bands happy... even when they come runner-up.


Hodgson

4BR Quiz: PC identity?

February 16, 2016
All you have to do is identify the chap wishing to take on the principal cornet role with Jaguar Land Rover Band...


Jimmy Hill

Match of the Day for Jaguar Land Rover

February 14, 2016
The Jaguar Land Rover Band has helped the city off Coventry remember one of the nation's great football men...


Jaguar Land Rover

Wychavon set for innovative concert profile

March 19, 2014
An innovative concert partnership between Wychavon Festival of Brass, Jaguar Land Rover Band and Droitwich Town Council set to flourish.


jagaur

Bands set to sparkle at Iron Bridge Festival

February 14, 2014
Jaguar Land Rover and Jackfield (Elcock Reisen) will be centre stage this summer at Iron Bridge.


Jaguar Land Rover

Death of Jaguar stalwart

January 25, 2014
The death has been reported of Jaguar Land Rover stalwart Dave Bartle.


Jaguar

Partnership success for Jaguar

December 05, 2013
The second Jaguar Land Rover Day of Brass has been hailed as a great success — even with a Clint Eastwood shoot out!


Day of Brass

Roaring success at Jaguar partnership day

May 07, 2013
The partnership between Jaguar Land Rover Band and Warwickshire Music Services has been hailed as a great success.


Dave Lea in action

Lea helps Happy German friends

June 13, 2012
Jaguar Land Rover MD Dave Lea has been helping the banding cause in the BMW heartland of Bavaria.


Jaguar

Iconic brand addition to Jaguar Band

March 11, 2011
The Jaguar (Coventry) Band will now be known by a new, iconic name


Jag

Jaguar set for English epic

May 25, 2010
Jaguar (Coventry) is putting the final touches to what they hope will be an epic weekend, with apperances at the Masters and the prestigious English Music Festival.


Death of Stephen Shimwell

May 04, 2010
The death has been announced of the respected conductor Stephen Shimwell.


Jaguar

Jaguar set for English debut

April 26, 2010
Jaguar (Coventry) is getting ready for a national appearance — but this time at the famous English Music Festival.




mARZELLA

2025 RNCM International Brass Band Festival: Interview with Katrina Marzella-Wheeler

January 21 • We catch up with the Scottish conductor to find out more about the programme to be performed by the RNCM Brass Band on the weekend in Manchester.


Kaitlin

CBSO boosted by Wild trumpet addition

January 21 • The brass section of another leading British orchestra is boosted by the arrival of a brass band player as Kaitlin Wild joins the trumpet section of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.


Blackpool

North West Area line-ups announced

January 21 • The list of bands and judges have been confirmed for the North West Regional Championships in Blackpool in February.


mINING

Brass band mining heritage celebrated

January 21 • Visitors to the National Coal Mining Museum for England can now enjoy finding out more about the long and proud connection between brass bands and the industry.


The Hepworth Band - Hepworth Band New Year Celebration Concert

Sunday 26 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD97ER


Dobcross Silver Band - Hammonds Band

Sunday 26 January • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015. N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 8 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Haverhill Silver Band - Concert in Clare Church

Saturday 8 February • St Peter and St Paul Church, Clare, Suffolk CO10 8NY


The Harrogate Band

January 22 • The Harrogate Band are looking for a front row cornet player to join them at the 1st Section North of England area contest and beyond! With a great bandroom, a wide range of engagments and a committed team, we'd love to see you.


Mereside Brass

January 21 • MERESIDE BRASS are excited to be starting the New Year with a new MD! To complete our happiness, we would love to welcome a FLUGEL player and a PERCUSSIONIST to join our team. We are a friendly 4th Section band with a sensible calendar of jobs and socials


West Yorkshire Brass

January 20 • We are a friendly and welcoming non-competing band based in the Bradford area of West Yorkshire. We play at various events in Yorkshire throughout the year. We have vacancies for Eb and BBb basses. Instruments provided if required


Alan Duguid

BA (Hons), PGDipMus, PGCE
Conductor, Composer, Adjudicator (ABBA)


               

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