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International links lead to Swansea
The International Brass Band Summer School continues to attract delegates from all around the musical world
January 20, 2020
Snapshot Besses history gains Radio 3 spotlight
Radio 3 does a little bit of time travelling to give listeners a snapshot of the rich history of Besses o' th' Barn Band
January 20, 2020
RNCM opens doors for new junior talent
The Royal Northern College of Music is to hold a Junior RNCM Open Day next month — aimed at the next generation of talented young performers...
January 20, 2020
Still time for entries at ODBBA Contest
There is still just enough time to get entries in for the Oxfordshire & District Brass Band Association Winter Contest.
January 20, 2020
Five new Sovereigns...
Sovereign Brass has welcomed a quintet of new signings as they look ahead to the Regional Championships in Bedworth.
January 20, 2020
Take a chair...
The Coalburn Band rehearsals will be quite a bit more comfortable at Coalburn, thanks to a bit of financial help for Tesco...
January 20, 2020
Death of Roy Shaw
The death has been announced of the much loved former Formby Band member and supporter Roy Shaw.
January 20, 2020
Holme Firth contest offers rich pickings for entrants
There are plenty of great prizes on offer at the popular Holme Valley Brass Contest in April — so make sure you get your entry in.
January 20, 2020
Radio: Sounds of Brass
Music from Tchaikovsky fills the airwaves this week from Phillip Hunt.
January 20, 2020
North West Regional Championship competitors ready for Blackpool
78 bands will take to the stage at Blackpool's Winter Gardens to try and claim titles and qualification to the National Finals.
January 18, 2020
Funeral details announced for Paul Walton
The funeral of Paul Walton will take place on Thursday 23rd January — but a lasting initiative to help others will be his fantastic legacy.
January 18, 2020
Customers care as Littleport gets welcome cash back book token
Littleport Brass has been given a cash injection boost thanks to their local community.
January 18, 2020
Metropolitan beginners get conductor boost
London Metropolitan Brass looks to secure future generations of players in the capital.
January 18, 2020
New signings at Slaithwaite
There have been a number of new players arriving at Slaithwaite as they look towards the Yorkshire Area Championships in Huddersfield in March.
January 18, 2020
Death of Ron Gray
The death has been announced of the much respected former player and scaba administrator Ron Gray.
January 18, 2020
Auction hunters get ready
Prestige cornets, Bach Strads, fanfare trumpets, tubas and percussion up for grabs for those with an eye for an auction bid THIS MORNING...
January 17, 2020
Cobb set for Tomlinson Concerto at Birmingham Brass Fest
Philip Cobb will be performing the iconic Ernest Tomlinson 'Cornet Concerto' in the heart of Birmingham this weekend.
January 16, 2020
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January 15, 2020
Auction instruments ready for bargain hunters
Prestige cornets, Bach Strads, fanfare trumpets, tubas and percussion up for grabs for those with an eye for an auction bid...
January 15, 2020
Festival aim in right direction with new signings
Festival Brass Band backs ambition with new signings to return to top in Belgium.
January 15, 2020
Mode for opportunities for unpublished composers
Unpublished composers are being given the opportunity to have their brass band works published by Tabby Kerwin at Mode for...
January 15, 2020
Brighouse welcome back Newton
Ellena Newton returns to Brighouse & Rastrick in the new role of solo trombone.
January 15, 2020
Closing date looms for NEMBBA Contest
If you want to give your Area test-piece preparations an early run-out then make sure you get your entry form in...
January 15, 2020
Whitburn presents annual awards
Players from all parts of the Whitburn Band organisation gained recognition at their recent annual awards presentations.
January 15, 2020
2020 vision comes into focus at Coalburn
The Coalburn Band has plenty to focus on in the next few months at all levels of its organisation.
January 15, 2020
