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Quartet of Elgar commissions set for premieres
July 02, 2024
Four new works commissioned by the Elgar International Brass Band Summer School will receive their world premieres this year.
Final chord for Ashton and Evans
July 02, 2024
Ashton under Lyne Band has accepted the resignation of its MD Martyn Evans.
Holland adds Woodfalls to freelance CV
July 02, 2024
Flowers MD Paul Holland has taken on a conducting role with Woodfalls Band as part of his freelance schedule.
Death of Bill Bridges
July 02, 2024
The death has been announced of the popular bass trombonist and Chairperson of Blackpool Brass.
Tenby, Trott and Thomas for Staines tour...
July 02, 2024
Staines Brass will head west later this month for a short tour of a wonderful part of our planet...
Keep blooming busy this July with Brass Bands England
July 02, 2024
Webinars, projects, safeguarding, repertoire choices and even some herbal music making are being hosted and supported by Brass Bands England over the next few weeks.
Youth bands to feature in Seaside entertainment
June 29, 2024
The popular Brass at the Seaside weekend returns to Lytham St Anne's in July.
Laganvale pride at Pride
June 29, 2024
Laganvale Metal Technology Band will become the first brass band to participate in the Belfast Pride Parade in July.
Willebroek Academy set to welcome time travelling delegates
June 29, 2024
Belgian champions to host their Academy week with stars from the band and Tom Hutchinson.
New Tees band enjoys industry support in celebration
June 29, 2024
An exciting partnership sees a new band make its concert debut in an area of traditional industry.
Our Planet focus to be given world premiere
June 29, 2024
Tongwynlais Temperance Band will give the world premiere of Gareth Trott's 'Our Planet' in tribute to the remarkable Sir David Attenborough at the forthcoming Pershore Festival of Brass.
Farewell Finnish to Coalburn tenure for Blair
June 29, 2024
Coalburn Silver principal cornet Callum Blair will head to Finland to study at the acclaimed Sibelius Academy.
Seaside beat to honour forces veterans
June 29, 2024
The South Wales Police Band recently headed to Weymouth to take part in the annual Armed Forces celebration weekend.
Cory looks for soloists and ensembles for new event
June 29, 2024
Welsh champion hopes to rejuvenate the solo and ensemble contest tradition in Wales and beyond with new event.
Skyfall performance adds to Golborne National funds
June 29, 2024
An incredible bit of fund raising from an 85 year old supporter helps Golborne Band on their way to Cheltenham.
Discount offers for British Bandsman concert series
June 29, 2024
There are now extra offers to enjoy the performances in the next trio of performance dates in the British Bandsman Concert series in Reading.
Death of David Read MBE
June 28, 2024
The death has been announced of one of the most respected figures of the post war UK banding movement.
Festival ending for Verhaert
June 28, 2024
The musical partnership between conductor Steven Verhaert and former Belgian champion Festival Brass is to come to an end.
Death of Eikanger stalwart
June 28, 2024
The death has been announced of Oddvar Bjørge, a stalwart member of the Norwegian champion.
National finalists confirmed
June 28, 2024
96 bands will battle for National Championship title glory this year at the Royal Albert Hall and Cheltenham.
Rochdale Contest open for entries
June 27, 2024
The Rochdale Contest will take place later this year — with the added bonus of a link to the British Open Spring Festival.
Irwin ends on a top note with Brighouse
June 27, 2024
Martin Irwin, one of the finest elite level soprano players has stepped down form his role with Brighouse & Rastrick Band.
New training trio join AoBBA
June 27, 2024
Tommy Tynan, Chris Shanks and Danny Brooks will undertake professional development training with the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators.
Derwent to showcase composer trio in search of award
June 27, 2024
Three talented composers will have their works put under the performance microscope to claim the inaugural Derwent Brass International Composition Award.
Lifetime achievement award presented to Queensferry founder
June 27, 2024
John Gilmour, the inspirational founder of the Queensferry Community Band has been honoured by SBBA.
