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Flowers

Report & Results: 2016 West of England Regional Championships

March 14, 2016
There were victories for Flowers, St Dennis, City of Bristol, Phoenix Brass (Crewkerne) and Hatherleigh Silver in Torquay on a weekend when the desire for self improvement was the key.


Virtuosi GUS

Report & Results: 2016 Midlands Regional Championships

March 13, 2016
Titles for Virtuosi GUS, Jackfield (Elcock Reisen), Ibstock, Pleasley Colliery Welfare and Cleobury Mortomer in Bedworth.


Perth

Report & Results: 2016 Scottish Championships

March 13, 2016
Victories for Co-operative Funeralcare, Tullis Russell Mills, Coalburn Silver, Campbeltown Brass and Brass Sounds Inverclyde at Perth.


Durham

Report & Results: 2016 North of England Regional Championships

March 13, 2016
Reg Vardy, Lockwood Brass, Dunston Silver, J36 Brass, Jayess Newbiggin lead the way at Durham, as the North East sends a strong line-up of qualifiers to the National Finals.


Yorkshire Winners

Report & Results: 2016 Yorkshire Regional Championships

March 05, 2016
Black Dyke, Chapeltown Silver, Stannington, Crofton Silver and Lofthouse 2000 take the Yorkshire honours.


Cornets

Report & Results: 2016 BBLNI Brass in Concert

March 04, 2016
Thee was plenty of sparkling and innovative entertainment of show in Fivemiletown last weekend — headed by Downshire Brass.


winter gardens

Report & Results: 2016 North West Regional Championships

February 28, 2016
Victories for Foden's, VBS Poynton, Haydock, Valley Brass (Haydock) and Thornton Cleveleys as Blackpool kicks off the Regional qualifiers in fine style.


Winner

Report & Results: 2016 Besson Scottish Solo & Ensemble Championships

February 24, 2016
Scottish talent young and old, solo and ensemble strutted its stuff at the Regal Theatre in Bathgate — with a fantastic bass trombonist taking the Blue Riband accolade.


bLACK dYKE

Black Dyke to preview Cambridge results

February 23, 2016
European champion to open their doors in Ossett to showcase their Cambridge Variations work ahead of Bradford.


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Report & Results: 2016 BBLNI Solo & Ensemble

February 23, 2016
Lots of great performances as youth leads the way for the Old Boys...


Filton victory

Report & Results: 2016 Welsh Open

February 21, 2016
Filton Concert Brass claim a memorable Welsh Open contest victory — led by debutant conductor Glenn Van Looy.


Manchester Unbrass

Report & Results: 2016 UniBrass Championship

February 21, 2016
Blue is the colour as University of Manchester claim UniBrass title in Warwick.


sCABA

Report & Results: 2016 scaba Solo & Duet Contest:

February 19, 2016
A fine turn out and some equally fine playing was on show in Burgess Hill last weekend.


winter gardens

Results: 2016 Action Medical Research Youth Entertainment Championships

February 14, 2016
Youth Brass 2000 claim another 2016 title as Wigan Youth Zone takes Junior Ensemble honours in Blackpool.


Easington Colliery

Report & Results: 2016 Durham County BBA

February 09, 2016
There was plenty of fine music on show at the recent Durham County Festival of Brass — from bands at all levels.


Cornets

Report & Results: 2016 North Wales BBA Solo, Duet & Quartet

February 09, 2016
Over 100 competitors made it to Caernarfon for a great day of competitive music making.


Grieghallen

Report & Results: 2016 Norwegian National Championships

February 06, 2016
Eikanger Bjorsvik Musikklag claim a record 16th National title under Prof Nicholas Childs in what was the closest three way battle for glory in the contest's history.


cONTEST IMAGE

Report & Results: 2016 Scottish Schools Solo & Ensemble

February 01, 2016
There was plenty of cracking playing on show in the Borders of Scotland recently.


Report & Results: 2016 East of Scotland Solo & Ensemble

January 28, 2016
Owen Farr had plenty to enjoy with the playing of a host of talented performers in Whitburn.


Report & Results: 2016 NCBBA Solo & Ensemble

January 28, 2016
A wonderful day of qualification contesting in Forfar sees the north east of Scotland send a clan of great young talent to battle for Scottish solo and ensemble titles.


Hepworth Guild Hall

Report & Results: 2016 Brass at the Guild

January 24, 2016
There was a busy day of contesting at Preston's famous Guild Hall on the weekend — led by a double victory for Mark Peacock with Hepworth and Longridge.


Paris

Report & Results: 2016 French National Championship

January 17, 2016
Paris Brass Band makes it cinq in a row as they book their place in Ostend in 2017 with a superb victory in Lille.


Flowers Butlins

Report & Results: 2016 Butlins Mineworkers Championships

January 16, 2016
Victories in Skegness for Flowers, Hebden Bridge, Besses Boys, Crofton Silver and Sale Brass as the contesting year kicks off in exciting style at Butlins


Verwood Concert Brass

Report & Results: 2015 Wessex Winter Contest

December 15, 2015
Verwood round off a fine contesting year with a cracking double in Bournemouth.


Welsh

Report & Results: 2015 NIBBA Entertainment

December 02, 2015
Downshire Brass leads the way with a hat-trick entertainment victory in Belfast.




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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.


John Maines

BA (Hons)
Presenter, compere and conductor


               

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