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RNCM shortlisted for Times Higher Education Award
The Royal Northern College of Music's initiative aimed at widening opportunities for young people to progress their musical talent has been shortlisted for a Times newspaper Higher Education Award.
September 19, 2019
New lead at Rainford
Sarah Groarke-Booth is set to become the new Musical Director of Rainford Band
September 19, 2019
Funeral details for Philip Biggs
The funeral details for the respected musician, administrator, publisher contest and concert promoter have been announced.
September 19, 2019
2020 Regional test-pieces revealed
Works by Philip Sparke, Tom Davoren, Kit Turnball, Andrew Baker and Christopher Cole will pose the challenges for bands wishing to claim their places at the Royal Albert Hall and Cheltenham next year.
September 16, 2019
Report & Result: 2019 National Championships of Great Britain: Section 2
South Yorkshire Police and Leigh Baker enjoyed their title winning 'Occasion' in Cheltenham
September 15, 2019
Report & Result: 2019 National Championships of Great Britain: Section 3
Uppermill tamed the Viking challenge to claim the National title in Cheltenham in splendid fashion.
September 15, 2019
Report & Result: 2019 National Championships of Great Britain: Section 1
Unison Kinneil completes remarkable rise from the ashes of despair to claim the National title.
September 14, 2019
Report & Result: 2019 National Championships of Great Britain: Section 4
Tewit Silver claims the Fourth Section National title after a nose to nose battle with Cornish rivals Redruth.
September 14, 2019
Countdown to Cheltenham...
Its the eve of the 2019 National Finals in Cheltenham with bands from all over the country making their way to the world famous racecourse venue.
September 13, 2019
Ev-entz ready for Cheltenham weekend
The leading percussion hire providers will be at the National Finals once again this year.
September 13, 2019
Trott to inspire new generation of students
Band of the Irish Guards euphonium star Gareth Trott is looking forward to inspiring the next generation of student players.
September 13, 2019
The customer is always right for Musicwear etc
The personal touch is helping Musicwear etc lead the way with their customers.
September 13, 2019
McCann to help Soli for Dutch National
Philip McCann will be helping Soli Brass with their Dutch National Championship preparations.
September 13, 2019
Relive the British Open
You can still sit back and enjoy the music making and chat from the 167th British Open Championship
September 12, 2019
World Rankings — September update
British Open champions Cory extend their lead at the top of the rankings following their stunning win in Birmingham last weekend.
September 12, 2019
Death of Philip Biggs
The death has been announced of Philip Biggs (right), the highly respected former player, concert promoter, contest entrepreneur, publisher and administrator.
September 11, 2019
Better Banding Conference line-up announced
Brass Bands England's Brass Band Conference will be a full day of debate, opinion, viewpoints and information.
September 11, 2019
New signings for Scottish champion ahead of Cheltenham
Scottish Second Section Champion Newmains & District announce new signings as they prepare for their trip to the National Finals in Cheltenham.
September 11, 2019
Marzella to lead Big Brass Day 2
Kartrina Marzella will help lead a free youth brass band development day in York later this month.
September 11, 2019
Filton Concert make Wilkinson link
Lewis Wilkinson has become the new Resident Conductor of Filton Concert Brass.
September 11, 2019
Hutchinson to take up Bugle playing
Cory principal cornet Tom Hutchinson will be the adjudicator at the famous West of England Bandsman's Festival in Bugle next year.
September 11, 2019
Death of Dennis Chalk BEM
The death has been announced of the respected musician Dennis Chalk BEM.
September 11, 2019
Vote, vote, vote for HD9
The HD9 Community Youth Brass Band groups could be in line for a chance of winning £100,000 through the Persimmon Homes.
September 11, 2019
What the judges said about the 2019 British Open winners...
Written remarks of Cory's performance emphasise the brilliance of their title victory...
September 11, 2019
