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Government launches scheme to help children access music
September 23, 2024
A long awaited government trial comes on line to help disadvantaged children and those with special educational needs learn to play an instrument.
Foden's adds to the ranks ahead of National challenge
September 23, 2024
Foden's will be joined trumpet star Jens Lindemann and conductor So Matsukawa for their traditional pre-national concert at Regent Hall.
Royal Patronage endorses Wells musical outlook
September 23, 2024
The Patronage of King Charles III continues to confirm the musical reputation of a school with wide and varied musical vision — including the best of brass.
Grant boost aids Easington for National Final
September 23, 2024
Easington Colliery Band has gained a generous boost to aid their musical ambitions at the Royal Albert Hall in a couple of weeks time.
Report & Result: 2024 Besson Swiss Open Contest
September 22, 2024
Valaisia lays down gauntlet for Swiss National challenge as they claim the Swiss Open honours in Luzern.
2025 Area test-pieces from World of Brass
September 21, 2024
Make sure you get your test-pieces for the Area Championships next year from World of Brass.
The Brass Band Podcast: Politics & Brass Bands
September 21, 2024
The latest episode of Brass Bands England's podcast looks at the connection between politics and brass bands...
Bands ready for Red Admiral entertainment
September 21, 2024
There is an exciting line-up of bands ready to showcase their entertainment talents to the world in Chorley later this month.
Guildhall announces young Composition Competition winners
September 21, 2024
Four talented young composers have claimed Guildhall School of Music & Drama composition awards.
Brass in Concert adjudication panels announced for 2024
September 21, 2024
The judges who will make the all important decisions at the Brass in Concert Championships later this year have been announced.
Grimethorpe goes back to deep mine roots
September 21, 2024
Members of Grimethorpe Colliery Band have taken their instruments underground to mark the 40th anniversary of the Miners' Strike.
Bentham returns to Fishburn
September 21, 2024
The North of England top section contenders welcome back Chris Bentham as its new Resident Conductor.
RNCM offers Brass Band conducting masterclasses
September 20, 2024
A specific two day brass and wind band conducting masterclass is being offered at the RNCM in November — with works by Vaughan Williams and Wilby plus a new wind band version of 'Contest Music' to study.
New book explores experiences of women in the music industry
September 20, 2024
A new book by award winning author Sammy Stein takes a candid look at the experiences good and bad of women working in the music industry.
Tongwynlais to tour Japan in 2025
September 20, 2024
Tongwynlais Temperance will act as a musical ambassador for Welsh culture on a week long tour to Japan next year.
Carlton Main to open Best of Brass series
September 20, 2024
Carlton Main Frickley Colliery will open the 2024/5 Leeds Best of Brass concert series.
UniBrass looks for new compositional talent
September 20, 2024
Young composers can now submit their works for consideration for the UniBrass Composer Competition.
Limit on demand for Welsh Open
September 20, 2024
Increased popularity means that there will be a 14 band limit on entries for the 2025 Welsh Open.
Making Music announces 202 Award winners
September 20, 2024
The major leisure time support organisation has just announced its list of annual award winners
New trio sign up for Flixton
September 20, 2024
The North West First Section contenders welcome three new signings to the ranks.
Roberts Bakery Band to return to Germany
September 20, 2024
After a decade away the Roberts Bakery Band will be reconnecting with friends in Germany.
Death of Shaun Elliott
September 20, 2024
The death has been announced of the respected former player and Chairperson of the Staffordshire Band.
Competitors ready for Elland tests
September 20, 2024
70 entrants will head to Elland for the return of a great day of music making.
Smith & Grezzy Big Chat podcast: The latest episode is now out
September 20, 2024
The duo are joined by Duncan Beckley MBE to talk about the 2025 Area test-pieces
Final call for Scottish Challenge
September 20, 2024
Bands need to be sharp if they wish to take part in the popular Band Supplies Scottish Challenge Contest in Perth.
