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Ripon Cathedral

Report & Results: 2014 Ripon Cathedral Entertainment

June 04, 2014
The Leyburn Band takes the entertainment honours amid the glorious surroundings of Ripon Cathedral.


Welsh

Report & Results: 2014 Colne Valley Solo Contest

June 02, 2014
There was an excellent turn out of playing talent at the Colne Valley Solo Contest with 90 entrants and a missing golfing caretaker providing the entertainment.


Bon Accord

Report & Results: 2014 Northern Counties Open

May 28, 2014
Bon Accord pip Granite City Brass to claim the entertainment honours in Kinross and set up a tasty Cheltenham rematch.


cORNETS

Report & Results: 2014 Wood Farm Brewery Entertainment

May 27, 2014
A brilliant combination of weather, music and beer cheers Bedworth to glory at Wood Farm.


Cory

Report & Results: 2014 Band Cymru Final

May 25, 2014
Cory play their socks off to claim the winner takes all £10,000 first prize in a special live broadcast final from Cardiff.


Leicester Co-op

Report & Results: 2014 Weston super Mare

May 19, 2014
Leicestershire Co-operative journey to top section honours as Wales sends a horde of bands in search of seaside success.


Friary Guildford

Report & Results: 2014 scaba Entertainment

May 19, 2014
Friary Guildford romps to a resounding victory in Crawley as Amersham takes B Section title.


Cory logo

Report & Results: 2014 Band Cymru 4th Semi Final

May 18, 2014
Cory win through to the final reckoning and the prospect of a ten grand winner takes all television title.


Burry Port logo

Report & Results: 2014 SEWBBA Merthyr Tydfil Contest

May 18, 2014
Brass band contesting returns to Merthyr Tydfil as Burry Port, Goodwick, Ammanford, Ebbw Valley and Usk evoke memories of the great Cyfarthfa Band...


Band Cymru

Report & Results: 2014 Band Cymru 3rd Semi Final

May 16, 2014
There is no third straight brass band victory in the televised Band Cymru Competition, as the Capital City Jazz Orchestra takes a step closer to the £10,000 first prize.


Aalborg Festival

Report & Results: 2014 Aalborg Music Festival

May 16, 2014
There was a record turn out of bands at the Aalborg Music Festival as Skanderborg Brass Band claimed a fourth title in a row.


Elland logo

Report & Results: 2014 Elland Slow Melody, Quartet & Duet

May 12, 2014
Thee was a great display of playing talent both young and old at Elland Silver Band's 25th anniversary contest day.


Tredegar

Report & Results: 2014 Band Cymru 2nd semi final

May 09, 2014
Tredegar claim their place in the £10,000 winner takes all final.


Michael Maher

Report & Results: 2014 National Band Championship of Ireland

May 07, 2014
Drogheda Brass warmed up for their European Championship by taking the National Championshp title in Navan.


Liberty Youth

Report & Results: 2014 European Youth Championships

May 04, 2014
Double delight for Switzerland as Liberty Brass Band Junior claim Premier title, with Manger magic taking the Development crown.


lucerene win

Report & Results: 2014 European Championships

May 03, 2014
The European title heads to Switzerland for the first time as Brass Band Burgermusik Luzern win in Perth.


Winning solos

Report & Results: 2014 European Soloist Competition

May 02, 2014
Vidar Nordli of Norway is crowned the 2014 European Soloist Champion in Perth.


Buxton

Report & Results: 2014 Buxton Brass Band Festival

April 28, 2014
There was a fine day of music making to enjoy at Buxton as Whitworth Vale & Healey lead the prize winners on the 50th anniversary of the popular contest.


scaba logo

Report & Results: 2014 scaba Spring Contest

April 28, 2014
Tilbury lead the way in Crawley with section victories going to Cranbrook, Brighton & Hove City Brass and Shanklin Youth.


Tongwynlais in action

Report & Results: 2014 Band Cymru 1st Semi Final

April 28, 2014
Tongwynlais Temperance book their place for final consideration after winning their televised semi-final battle on S4C


flowers win

Report & Results: 2014 Grand Shield

April 26, 2014
The Flowers contesting juggernaut heads home from Blackpool loaded with more title winning silverware, as Hammonds Saltaire join them at the British Open.


wingates win

Report & Results: 2014 Senior Cup

April 26, 2014
There is a champagne celebration for Wingates as they head back to the Grand Shield alongside Kingdom Brass, Mount Charles and Camborne.


Friary Win

Report & Results: 2014 Senior Trophy

April 26, 2014
Friary Guildford impress the secret judges the most to claim the title and promotion alongside City of Cardiff, Drighlington and St Dennis.


brisbane

Report & Results: 2014 Australian National Championship

April 21, 2014
Brisbane Excelsior retains the Australian National title in Brisbane.


Hade Edge

Report & Results: 2014 Holme Valley Hymn & Test Piece

April 20, 2014
Hade Edge and Slaithwaite sweep to victories at the Holme Valley contest.




Trivergence

Trivergence set for Albert Hall appearance

August 8 • Trombone stars Peter Moore, Mark Nightingale and Andy Wood plus friends will provide the pre-results entertainment at the Royal Albert Hall National Final in October.


IBBSS

Barringer delight at IBBSS success

August 8 • A week of hard work, great music making and friendship in Swansea was a fitting celebration of the leading course's ethos.


Mark Vause

Vause takes baton at Pilling Silver

August 8 • Mark Vause is the new MD of Pilling Silver Band as he returns to the North West.


Smith

Podcast: Smith & Grezzy's Big Chat Brass

August 8 • The duo discuss the benefits of an infusion of classical music in the banding veins in rehearsals and concerts.


Sherborne Town Band - Free Summer Concert- Trowbridge Park

Sunday 9 August • Summer Concert- Trowbridge Park BA14 8AH


Regent Hall Concerts - Cross Bones Trombone Quintet

Friday 21 August • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 23 August • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 13 September • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards

Thursday 17 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Bilton Silver Rugby Band

August 6 • The band requires an Eb bass player for our First section band conducted by Jack Fisher. We have a varied and expanding programme of events throughout the year, including our very well attended, themed concerts.


Bilton Silver Rugby Band

August 6 • The band requires a Cornet player (Position negotiable) for our First section band conducted by Jack Fisher. We have a varied and expanding programme of events throughout the year, including our very well attended, themed concerts.


Brunel Brass Organisation

August 5 • Brunel Brass is looking for a SOLO HORN to complete the band. Challenging for promotion to the Championship Section in 2027 and achieving our highest ever result at the British Open Senior Trophy in 2026, it's an exciting time to join the band!


Rob Nesbitt

BSc, PG Cert. Ed.
Cartoonist , illustrator, writer


               

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