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Prince to use experience in Germany
Trombonist Nick Prince will strengthen his musical links to help the development of German brass players.
September 24, 2021
Extension to entry date for Butlin's Festival
The deadline date for entries has now been extended by a month for the 2022 Butlin's Open Brass Band Festival.
September 24, 2021
New lead at Blaenavon
Dr Christian Jenkins will spearhead the exciting musical developments at Blaenavon Town Band.
September 24, 2021
Death of Stan Smith
The death has been announced of Stan Smith — a leading performer with Fountain City Brass Band.
September 24, 2021
Cooper is the man for Uppermill
Jamie Cooper is the new Musical Director of Uppermill Band
September 24, 2021
Prof Wilby to give BBE Keynote Address
Prof Philip Wilby will step in to give the important Keynote Address at the Brass Band Englands Annual Conference.
September 24, 2021
Make Music Day UK appoints new Co-Directors
Paul Gudgin and Rob Guest to lead the UK's largest DIY music festival into its next stage of development.
September 24, 2021
Talking Area test pieces
We talk to Kapitol Promotions Ltd Music Panel member Sandy Smith about the choice of 2022 Regional test pieces — and the reasons behind them.
September 23, 2021
Tredegar set for busy National weekend
Welsh champion will combine contest and concert appearances on the National Finals weekend.
September 23, 2021
BBE Annual Conference set for Improving our Art
You can still register to be part of the discussions and opinions aired at the Brass Band England on-line annual conference.
September 23, 2021
Foden's to honour Littlemore memory
The contribution made by Allan Littlemore to the banding movement and to Foden's and Leyland Bands in particular will be marked next month in a special concert.
September 23, 2021
Kapitol thanks volunteers for Cheltenham work
The team of volunteers that helped ensure the National Finals ran smoothly have been publicly thanked by the contest organisers.
September 23, 2021
Scottish duo aims for more National success
Scottish banding will be hoping to celebrate yet more National success in London next weekend as Whitburn and Bon Accord fly the Saltire flag in Kensington Gore.
September 23, 2021
Pickard recording claims Gramophone title
A new CD recording of works by composer John Pickard has claimed a prestigious Gramophone magazine Classical Music Award.
September 22, 2021
Historic brass band performance at Buckingham Palace
The British Army Band Tidworth has provided a historic musical backdrop to the iconic Changing of the Guard ceremony
September 22, 2021
New signings at Pemberton
The north west top flight band has announced a raft of new signings ahead of a busy few months of activity.
September 22, 2021
Musical tribute to mark Snell's 85th birthday
Two of the band's that have enjoyed a special musical relationship with Howard Snell have joined forces to wish him a wonderful 85th birthday.
September 22, 2021
BBE Development Workshops to go back on the road
Brass Bands England will be taking their Development Programmes on the roads again — with plenty of areas of interest to help improve bands.
September 22, 2021
Yorkshire Youth Band returns to action
The talented young players of the Yorkshire Youth Band have returned to music making after the Covid-19 break.
September 22, 2021
Death of Brian Culverhouse
The death has been announced of the respected record producer Brian Culverhouse.
September 22, 2021
Update errata issued for World Rejoicing
Publishers issue an updated errata list for Edward Gregson's 'The World Rejoicing' (Variations on a Lutheran Chorale)
September 22, 2021
Registration deadline looms for Butlin's
There is still time to get your entry in for the Butlin's Open Brass Band Festival — but be quick
September 22, 2021
Wychavon draws announced
There is a strong line-up of bands taking part in the Wychavon Festival of Brass next month.
September 22, 2021
Foden's cancel 2021 solo competition
The return to live performances has meant a change in the schedule for the popular event which will return in person in 2022.
September 22, 2021
Fond farewell for Milnrow stars
The Milnrow Band has bid farewell to two of its leading players who have helped the band to success in the past few years.
September 22, 2021
