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2025 RNCM International Brass Band Festival: Interview with Katrina Marzella-Wheeler
We catch up with the Scottish conductor to find out more about the programme to be performed by the RNCM Brass Band on the weekend in Manchester.
January 21, 2025
CBSO boosted by Wild trumpet addition
The brass section of another leading British orchestra is boosted by the arrival of a brass band player as Kaitlin Wild joins the trumpet section of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.
January 21, 2025
North West Area line-ups announced
The list of bands and judges have been confirmed for the North West Regional Championships in Blackpool in February.
January 21, 2025
Brass band mining heritage celebrated
Visitors to the National Coal Mining Museum for England can now enjoy finding out more about the long and proud connection between brass bands and the industry.
January 21, 2025
Higgins premiere to feature with Hardenberger in Wales
The latest world premiere by composer Gavin Higgins will be featured in a double header concert in Wales alongside trumpet star Hakan Hardenberger.
January 21, 2025
SBBA to support student outreach
The Scottish Brass Band Association is to support the establishment of a new student brass band in Glasgow.
January 21, 2025
Bold as Brass contest to return to Wakefield
The combination of brass contesting and coal mining heritage will return again in June — with just 10 places up for grabs.
January 21, 2025
cooperation band to celebrate Wallace
A special charity concert by the cooperation band will have a dual purpose of support and celebration.
January 21, 2025
Cory present annual awards
Tom Hutchinson and Ali Woodman gain extra recognition from Brass in Concert champion.
January 21, 2025
Music Matters announces adoptees
Charity flagship programme links up with four new creators.
January 21, 2025
2025 RNCM International Brass Band Festival: Interview with Philip Harper
Ahead of their appearance in Manchester on the weekend, we talk to the Cory MD about their programme of exciting contrasts.
January 20, 2025
Masson takes baton at Black Country Brass
Iain Masson has been appointed as the new MD and Artistic Director at Black Country Brass
January 20, 2025
Smith & Grezzy Big Chat podcast: Latest episodes
Two new episodes see Sandy and Simon talk to Samantha Harrison about her work with Elland Silver Band organisation and with Garry Cutt in paying tribute to the late, great Elgar Howarth.
January 20, 2025
Flowers stars to lead GBBA Workshop Day
Players from the National Champion will lead a day of inspirational playing for Third and Fourth Section players.
January 20, 2025
Elgar Howarth funeral details
The funeral of Elgar Howarth will take place in London in February.
January 18, 2025
2025 RNCM International Brass Band Festival: Interview with Ian Porthouse
Ahead of their appearance at the forthcoming RNCM International Brass Band Festival, we catch up with Tredegar's MD to talk about their featured programme of music.
January 18, 2025
Superbrass Saturday: Gull Dances (Terry Johns)
A great series of dances inspired by Scottish gulls in flight, looking for food and soaring above the Scottish cliffs to add to any concert programme.
January 18, 2025
BBE boosts member services with project evaluation support
A new initiative from Brass Bands England will help bands with their ongoing fund raising projects.
January 18, 2025
Italian school inspires new Romans
The Italian Brass Band based in Rome has started the new year by inspiring a new set of players.
January 18, 2025
BrookWright Music: Nessun Dorma (Puccini arr. Ian Jones)
Perhaps the most famous tenor aria in the operatic world is now available to be played on trombone.
January 18, 2025
Passion and hard work to drive SBBA forward in 2025
SBBA President reveals the priorities that will drive the organisation foreword in 2025 and beyond, despite challenging times.
January 18, 2025
Down the pit at National Youth Music Theatre
If you are a brass or percussion player aged 10-23 then you can apply to gain a wonderful musical opportunity.
January 18, 2025
New quintet adds to Dobcross strength
Five new signings add to the sense of musical optimism at Dobcross Silver Band ahead of Area challenge.
January 18, 2025
Ruck takes helm at Sandhurst
Former Llwydcoed conductor Joshua Ruck becomes the new MD at Sandhurst Silver.
January 18, 2025
Wainwright takes residency in Five Lakes
Andrew Wainwright has joined Paul Lovatt-Cooper as a Composer in Residence at Five Lakes Silver Band
January 18, 2025
