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Solna Brass

Report & Results: 2016 Swedish National Championship

November 14, 2016
Solna Brass end 18 years of near misses and podium finishes as they reclaim the Swedish National title in Varnamo.


Danish National

Report & Results: 2016 Danish National Championship

November 09, 2016
Concord returns to the winner's enclosure for the first time since 2013 as they reclaim Danish National title.


vERWOOD cONCERT bRASS

Report & Results: 2016 SWBBA Torquay Championships

November 08, 2016
A great day of music making in Torquay saw Verwood Concert lead the way as section awards were claimed by South West Comms, Weston Brass, Bideford Town, Playmouth Sundhouse Youth and St Keverne Youth.


Hade Egde

Report & Results: 2016 YHBBA Holmfirth Contest

November 08, 2016
Hade Edge enter the winning sphere at Holmfirth as the students of University of Nottingham also have cause for celebrations.


pODIUM

Report & Results: 2016 Borders Entertainment Contest

November 07, 2016
Bathgate claim the Borders Entertainment title after a great battle of the banding clans in Galashiels.


Brass Band Oberosterreich

Report & Results: 2016 Austrian National Championship

November 07, 2016
Brass Band Oberosterreich give an outstanding performance of 'Red Priest' under Ian Porthouse to gain a hat-trick victory and qualification to Ostend.


Fountain City

Report & Results: 2016 US Open Championship

November 07, 2016
Fountain City claim an eighth US Open title with a showcase of innovation inspired by Radiohead and Bjork to Superman villain Lex Luthor.


Eikanger Cclebreate

Report & Results: 2016 Siddis Championship

November 05, 2016
Eikanger claim the Siddis title for a record 16th time as section awards go to Musikkorpset Gjallarhorn, Haukas Musikklag, Nordlys XO and Krohnengen Old Star Band


West of Scotland

Report & Results: 2016 West of Scotland Solo & Ensemble Championships

November 01, 2016
The West of Scotland continues to show a great appetite for promoting their talented young solo and ensemble performers with a great contest day in Kilmarnock.


Fodens Slow Melody

Report & Results: 2016 Foden's Solo, Duet & Quartet Contest

October 31, 2016
There was musical talent on show at all levels of the sixth Foden's Solo, Duet & Quartet Contest in Sandbach on the weekend.


Mareika Gray

Report & Results: 2016 Wychavon Festival of Brass

October 30, 2016
Eccles Borough lead the way in Wychavon with a Championship and First Section double, as Weston Brass and Ynyshir also claim title success.


Italian Winners 2016

Report & Results: 2016 Italian National Championship

October 29, 2016
The Italian Brass Band from Rome is the inaugural Champion Band of Italy after securing victory in a historic contest in Ascoli Piceno.


Putney

Report & Results: 2016 North London Brass Network

October 27, 2016
The inaugural North London Brass Network Contest was a great success with Putney & Wandsworth conducted by Sam Topp eventually coming out on top so to speak!


North of Ireland

Report & Results: 2016 NIBA Championships

October 26, 2016
Laganvale show their metal to claim the championship honours in Armagh and book their Challenge place in Utrecht in 2018.


Milnrow

Report & Results: 2016 NWABBA Rochdale Festival of Brass

October 26, 2016
A fine turn out of bands, plenty of fantastic music and some cracking winners in Milnrow, Longridge, Pemberton Old Wigan DW B, Ifton Colliery, Allerton and Elland Silver Youth made for a great weekend in Rochdale.


Schoonhoven Win

Report & Results: 2016 Dutch National Championships

October 21, 2016
There are victories for newly crowned National champion Brassband Schoonhoven with section awards to De Spijkerpakkenband, Constantijn Huygens, Gereformeerde Brassband Groningen and Immanuel in Utrecht.


Podium prizes

Report & Results: 2016 Pogson Bray Trust Entertainment Contest

October 20, 2016
Slaithwaite serves up the best entertainment fayre at Berties Banqueting Hall in Elland to claim Pogson Bray title.


Podium prizes

Report & Results: 2016 Oxfordshire & District BBA Entertainment

October 20, 2016
Michelmersh Silver end long wait for title glory as they top the entertainment stakes at Marlborough School in Oxfordshire.


Podium prizes

Report & Results: 2016 OMBBA Slow Melody Contest

October 20, 2016
There was a great day of brass band slow melody playing on show at Austerlands Cricket Club.


Cory Band celebrate

Report & Results: 2016 National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain

October 08, 2016
Cory's journey to banding immortality continues as they create another piece of banding history at the Royal Albert Hall.


Welsh flag

Report & Results: 2016 Welsh League Fishguard Contest

October 03, 2016
Tongwynlais warm up for London by leading the prize winners at Fishguard, with section awards going to Ebbw Valley, Penclawdd, Newport Borough, Cwmtawe Youth and Rhondda Fach Youth.


Photo of instrument

Report & Results: 2016 Bolsover Festival of Brass

October 03, 2016
Yorkshire Imperial lead the way at a record breaking Bolsover Festival of Brass as they take the Championship honours and section titles go to Elland, Stannington, Crofton, Swinton & District and Carlton Brass Training.


Stock

Report & Results: 2016 Fife Charities BBA

September 28, 2016
Bon Accord Silver claims a first Fife Charities title by claiming just about every bit of silverware on offer at Kirkcaldy.


The new champion

Report & Results: 2016 Besson Swiss Open Championship

September 28, 2016
Ensemble de Cuivres Valaisan claim their first Swiss Open title as they head into their 50th year celebrations looking to make it a double in Montreux.


wANTAGE

Report & Results: 2016 scaba Autumn Contest

September 27, 2016
Wantage Silver send out a cry of Lone Wolf intent as they lead the prize winners at Crawley.




Desford Colliery

Report & Result: 2025 National Championship of Great Britain

October 12 • Desford surprise the favourites to claim a fifth National title success on a day of new memories at the Royal Albert Hall.


ISB and Fodens

Friday night Gregson spotlights

October 10 • You will be spoilt for a Gregson choice between the ISB and Ian Bousfield and Foden's and Mike Lovatt if you are in London this evening.


World of Brass

Make sure you pick up the latest releases at the Albert Hall

October 10 • The World of Brass trade stand will be packed with musical goodies — from the study score of 'Symphony in Two Movements' to the latest releases from Cory, Tredegar, Brett Baker and the ISB.


Edward Gregson

The composer's viewpoint

October 10 • Edward Gregson talks about 'Symphony in Two Movements' to Dr Robert Childs — as well as previewing it on Radio 3 before the contest day itself.


Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Hall Band of the Salvation Army

Tuesday 14 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Berkeley Brass

Friday 17 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Wigfield Brass Quintet

Friday 17 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Brass

Friday 17 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Regent Brass - Brett Baker

Friday 17 October • The Salvation Army (Regent Hall), 275 Oxford Street, London WC1 2DJ


Dobcross Silver Band

October 13 • Currently 3rd Section National Champions and subsequent promotion to SECOND SECTION in 2026, we aim to add another PERCUSSIONIST to our award winning section. Dynamic all rounder preferred. You will love it here! Great rehearsals, gigs and socials!


Dobcross Silver Band

October 13 • Current 3rd Section National Champions and pending promotion to 2ND SECTION. We require the services of a competent PRINCIPAL CORNET PLAYER. Great opportunity for someone to show their skills and leadership qualities! Enjoyable events and socials!. Contact


Stretford Band

October 11 • Stretford Band (Manchester) has a terrific new MD. Now it needs you! We need bass, trombone and percussion but will welcome anyone who wants to play popular music without the stress of competing. Any ability any age.. Hope to see you soon.


Sandy Smith


Conductor, teacher, adjudicator and arranger


               

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