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West of England

Dates and venues for West of England Areas announced

October 09, 2023
The Riviera International Centre and the Upton Vale Community Centre in Torquay will host the 2024 West of England Regional Championships.


Eleavte

Elevate initiative brings brass and drag together

October 09, 2023
The Freckleton Band will work with artist Jamie Fletcher to bring together two long standing performing traditions in an exciting new BBE collaboration.


Willebroek

Report & Results: 2023 Willebroek Solo Competition

October 09, 2023
65 performers took to the stage to try and claim one of the four category titles that were on offer at the Cultuucentrum De Star Willebroek.


BBE Conference

Award winners receive deserved conference acclaim

October 08, 2023
The annual Brass Bands England award winners received deserved acclaim for their passion, commitment and brilliance.


Conference

BBE announces funding projects, help and 2024 theme

October 08, 2023
10 organisations will benefit from the BBE Project Fund as announcements are made about further funding help and the theme of the 2024 Conference to be held in London.


Trophies

Stanley entertainment on offer with local bands

October 08, 2023
There will be plenty of great brass band entertainment on offer in Stanley in the North East today as 10 great local bands take to the stage.


gAVIN hIGGINS

Higgins tour de force ignites BBE Conference

October 08, 2023
A passionate thought provoking keynote speech by composer Gavin Higgins set the tone for a confident Brass Bands England Conference in Huddersfield.


Yorkshire Youth Band

Yorkshire Youth shines at first season meeting

October 06, 2023
The young players of the Yorkshire Youth Band certainly showed off their talents on their first meeting of the new season.


bbe cONFERENCE

Archive visits part of BBE Conference attractions

October 06, 2023
Delegates at this weekend's Brass Bands England Conference can find out much more about Heritage and Innovation.


Cory

Cory set for residency return

October 06, 2023
Cory will make a long awaited return to the RWCM&D in Cardiff this weekend — inspiring the next generation of youngsters along the way.


Horvotiz

Second postponement for Regent tributes

October 06, 2023
A bout of Covid has meant that Regent Brass has had to postpone its much anticipated concert of leading contemporary works for the brass band medium.


Ratby

Musicwear adds to cooperative style

October 06, 2023
The leading musicwear providers has been making sure bands are looking their best for their forthcoming Royal Albert Hall appearance.


Friary Brass

Friary celebrate 40th anniversary with tributes

October 05, 2023
Friary Brass was joined by former MD, Chris King and Brighouse & Rastrick cornet star Tom Smith to help celebrate their anniversary in musical style.


Brass Winds

Future imprints and tensions explored at BrassWind Festival

October 05, 2023
Leading artists and performers collaborated to explore new repertoire at the recent BrassWind Festival in Norway.


First Old Boys

New signings for 1OB as they prepare for title defence

October 05, 2023
First Old Boys Band has welcomed new signings to the band as they prepare to defend their Champion Band of Northern Ireland title in Armagh.


spj

West Midlands Police Band nab SPJ as new MD

October 05, 2023
The experienced Steve Pritchard-Jones has become the new Musical Director of the West Midlands Police Band.


Whitworth Vale

M&B congrats to Whitworth double foundation winners

October 04, 2023
The low brass of title winning Whitworth Vale & Healey Band has been congratulated by Mercer & Barker.


Cosentino

German bond led by musical friendship

October 04, 2023
A long friendship between Patricio Cosentino and Hans Jacob has led to an exciting partnership link in North Germany.


Chrsitmas

Christmas is coming...

October 04, 2023
It may be early, but if you want to maximise your festive fund raising this year, Brass Bands England and Crowdfunder UK has a webinar this week that will tell you how to do it...


IBBSS24

IBBSS announces 2024 attractions

October 04, 2023
The leading international brass band summer school is already signing up delegates for its 2024 course.


St Davids Hall

St David's Hall closure extended

October 04, 2023
The major concert hall venue in Wales still requires extensive remedial work before it can open again.


Thurcroft

Wright takes a final bow at Thurcroft

October 04, 2023
The musical partnership between Matthew Wright and Thurcroft Welfare Band comes to an end after nine years.


Hands

Jacobs takes lead at Slaithwaite

October 04, 2023
Simon Jacobs has been appointed as the new Musical Director of Slaithwaite Band


Towcester

New principal takes Studio role at Towcester

October 04, 2023
Matt Atkinson has become the new principal cornet of Towcester Studio Band.


Kingdom BRASS

Report & Result: 2023 Fife Charities BBA

October 02, 2023
Katrina Marzella-Wheeler leads Kingdom Brass to victory in Kirkcaldy.




Rules

Major rule changes for National Championships of Great Britain

November 29 • New borrowed players rules and qualification numbers for Cheltenham and London come into force from 1st January.


Black Dyke Band

Black Dyke's Bliss nominated in Presto Classical Music Awards

November 28 • The critically acclaimed Chandos recording is nominated as one of the 100 Classical Music Recordings of the Year.


cooperationyouthband

New youth band launched by the cooperation band

November 28 • The Scottish champion will launch its brand new youth band this weekend in Scotland — and it has open doors to young players.


Heist

Belgian bands prepare for National challenges

November 28 • 16 will take part in the 44th Belgian National Championships this weekend.


Dobcross Silver Band - Wardle Anderson Brass Band

Sunday 24 November • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane Dobcross OL3 5AD


The Hepworth Band - Christmas Brass & Voices

Saturday 7 December • Thornhill Parish Church, Dewsbury WF120JZ


Longridge Band - Christmas Concert

Saturday 7 December • Longridge Civic Hall, 1 Calder Avenue, Longridge, Preston PR3 3HJ


York Railway Institute Band - Voices & Brass Christmas Spectacular

Saturday 14 December • Selby Abbey YO8 4PU


Bilton Silver Rugby Band - Festive favourites - Music for Christmas.

Saturday 14 December • St Mark's Church, Bilton, Rugby CV22 7LX


Olney Brass

November 28 • Olney Brass is currently seeking a talented player to fill the following vacancies, in order to strengthen their line up towards 2025 and beyond: . . PRINCIPAL EUPHONIUM. . . We are an ambitious and friendly 2nd section band in our 50th year.


Olney Brass

November 28 • Olney Brass is currently seeking cornet players to fill the following vacancies, in order to strengthen their line up towards 2025 and beyond:. . SOLO CORNET & REPIANO CORNET.. . We are an ambitious and friendly 2nd section band in our 50th year.


Croy Silver Band

November 28 • As we build on our 3rd Place at Cheltenham and head into the 2nd Section for 2025, Croy Silver Band has contest vacancies on Cornet, E-flat Bass and Percussion, but also welcomes enquiries for any section of the band.


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