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Cheltenham

Report & Result: 2018 National Championships of Great Britain: Fourth Section

September 15, 2018
Stamford Brass lived up to their favourite's tag by storming to victory in the Fourth Section under Julian Bright.


Cheltenham

Report & Result: 2018 National Championships of Great Britain: Second Section

September 15, 2018
Middleton and Kevin Gibbs claim the spoils at the Second Section National Final in Cheltenham.


wARDLE

Report & Result: 2018 Hardraw Scar Festival

September 11, 2018
Not even the inclement weather can put off Wardle Anderson Brass and Leyburn heading the open air honours at the famous contest in the Yorkshire Dales.


brindle

Report & Result: 2018 Doctor Martin Wainstones Cup

September 10, 2018
Rainford feel brilliant after their visit to the Doctor in Yarm as they claim the silverware and the hefty prize package under Gareth Brindle's direction.


Philip Harper Shield

Report & Result: 2018 British Open

September 08, 2018
A scintillating contest was won in memorable fashion by a remarkable band at Symphony Hall — as Cory under Philip Harper claimed their seventh British Open title.


Weston

Report & Result: 2018 Exmouth Brass Band Festival

September 03, 2018
Weston Brass claim Exmouth entertainment title with a great team effort victory.


Eistedffod

Report and Results: 2018 National Eisteddfod of Wales

August 07, 2018
Tylorstown head the national prize winners in Cardiff as they lift the National Eisteddfod crown, with section wins for Newport Borough, Taff Vale and Upper Rhondda.


nEW zEALAND

Report & Results: 2018 New Zealand National Championships

July 15, 2018
Wellington makes it an Australasian 'double' as they add New Zealand title to their 2018 honours under Nigel Seaman — whilst there are Grade victories for Brass Whanganui, Howick Brass, Roxburgh Pioneer Energy Brass and Nelson City Brass Academy.


Mason

Report & Result: 2018 New Zealand Champion of Champions

July 13, 2018
The talented Jamie Rolfe of Brisbane Excelsior Band becomes the first soprano player since 1992 to win the prestigious solo title.


Foresters

Report & Result: 2018 Shirebrook Open Entertainment Contest

July 09, 2018
The polish of Foresters Brass claims the top prize at the popular Shirebrook Entertainment contest.


Trophies

Report & Results: 2018 Elland Silver Band Slow Melody, Duet & Quartet

July 08, 2018
There was plenty of fine music making on show at Elland's annual event — led by some talented youngsters.


eCCLES

Report & Results: 2018 Denby Pottery Entertainment

July 07, 2018
Eccles Borough top the entertainment to takes away the winner's pot at the Denby Pottery Village entertainment contest, with section wins for Dronfield Genquip and Brassington, Middleton & Wirksworth.


England

BBE publish consultation results on National Youth Championships

July 04, 2018
BBE state that they have received "very strong support" from respondents over far reaching changes — although the exact number of people taking part in the process has not yet been revealed.


Easington

Report & Results: 2018 DCBBA Picnic in the Park

July 03, 2018
Easington Colliery are the musical pick in Durham as Spennymoor and Houghton Youth take section honours on a great day of music making.


bRIGHOSUE mARCH

Report & Result: 2018 Brighouse Festival of Brass March & Hymn Tune

July 03, 2018
Milnrow retains the popular march and hymn tune title in the heart of Brighouse


oDDY

Report & Results: 2018 City of Coventry & Warwickshire Brass Festival

July 02, 2018
There was plenty of great playing to enjoy at Bablake School — led by a real rising star


Hammonds

Report & Result: 2018 Hebden Bridge March & Hymn Tune

June 22, 2018
Hammonds make Knight work of defending their Hebden Bridge title under MD Morgan Griffiths.


iMPS

Report & Result: 2018 Morley March & Hymn Tune

June 20, 2018
Yorkshire Imps prove to be march wizards amid the contest traffic as they claim the honours, the money and the silverware at the popular Morley contest.


Easington

Report & Results: 2018 Brass at Beamish March & Hymn Tune

June 19, 2018
There was a great deal of quality traditional march and hymn tune playing on show at the popular Beamish Museum in County Durham.


cUPS

Report & Results: 2018 Holme Valley Solo & Ensemble

June 19, 2018
There were some stunning performances to enjoy at the Hade Edge bandroom on the weekend.


Fesival

Report & Results: 2018 West of England Bandsmans Contest

June 17, 2018
The Bugle call of victory is sounded for a 31st time for St Dennis as they take the honours at Molinnis Park, as Bodmin, Camborne Junior, Bugle, Okehampton, St Austell Youth and Soundhouse Brass Juniors claim section awards.


Newtown

Report & Result: 2018 Newtown March & Open Air contest

June 13, 2018
Although numbers were down this year the quality was certainly up as Porthaethwy Menai Bridge claimed the honours in mid Wales.


Kingdom Brass

Report & Result: 2018 Northern Counties BBA Open

June 11, 2018
Kingdom Brass retains the entertainment title in Perth on a great day of music making.


Schoonhoven

Report & Result: 2018 Dutch Open

June 10, 2018
Brass Band Schoonhoven put in a sunburst performance to claim the Dutch Open title in Drachten.


Ripon

Report & Result: 2018 Ripon Cathedral Entertainment

June 05, 2018
The Leyburn Band claims the entertainment glory at Ripon Cathedral




bbe

Progress and challenges reported at BBE AGM

February 16 • The recent Annual General Meeting of Brass Bands England saw reports of consolidation and progress as well as resetting and rebuilding.


Castell Beaumaris

Wright & Round: Castell Beaumaris (Andy Wareham)

February 16 • A new homage addition to the iconic castle marches of the great T.J. Powell from the pen of Andy Wareham.


Italian Brass BAND

New conducting talent supported in Rome

February 16 • The Italian Brass Band continues to help support its emerging brass band culture with its masterclass conducting series.


Royal College of Music

Royal College of Music offers weekend of Youth Brass tuition

February 15 • The RCM Youth Brass weekend will offer youngsters an invaluable opportunity of practical workshops and coaching this April.


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Oompah Brass XXL

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 1 March • St. Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street. London SE10 9BJ


Regent Hall Concerts - London Central Fellowship Band

Saturday 7 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Hall Band of the Salvation Army

Tuesday 10 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Oxted Band

February 17 • CORNET & TROMBONE - Our friendly, ambitious band is looking for a Cornet player (position negotiable) and Trombonists (1st and Bass) to complete our line up for 2026. Led by MD Darrell Scholes, we have a wide range of engagements and events planned.


West Wycombe Brass Band

February 15 • West Wycombe Brass Band are looking for a Flugel and Horn players, any position. Rehearsals Wednesday 7.45-9.45pm in own band hall. Give us a call or email.


Tintwistle Band

February 15 • We need a 2nd baritone player to help complete our team. . We are competing in the second section midlands area next month, but due to illness now also need to fill this seat for the contest.. We enjoy a full calendar of concerts,contests,and social events.


Phillip Littlemore

GGSM, AoBBA Member
Conductor, Band Trainer, Adjudicator, Arranger, Teacher and Publisher


               

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