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British Open review to be undertaken
Karyn and Martin Mortimer announce a comprehensive review of the British Open and Spring Festival Championships to enhance the long terms futures of both events.
September 23, 2023
2024 Dutch Open offers warm Groningen welcome
The popular Dutch Open Championships will take place in the city of Groningen next June.
September 23, 2023
Young Projects to give free brass inspiration at RNCM
Free workshops for Young Middle Brass, Trombones and Tubas has been announced at the RNCM in Manchester — so make sure you book up fast.
September 23, 2023
Making Music look to INCLUDE for people in community music making
A new initiative from the UK's leading association for leisure-time music groups aims to increase access to
September 22, 2023
Brass Band World magazine: Latest edition out now
The latest edition of Brass BAND World magazine is now out — covering the British Open Championships and a preview of next month's Royal Albert Hall showdown.
September 22, 2023
Youth boost to latest International Summer Brass Band Camp in Germany
30 children took part in the latest ISBBC Summer Camp in Germany as the brass band movement continues to sow the musical seeds for the future.
September 22, 2023
180 not out...
The Amersham Band recently celebrated its 180th anniversary with a performance that recalled their first contest against rival opponents...
September 22, 2023
Kirkintilloch pioneer Dementia Friends link
The Kirkintilloch Band has become one of the first 'Dementia Friends' brass bands in country following a pioneering visit and training from Alzheimer Scotland.
September 22, 2023
Room legacy celebrated
The 50th anniversary of the Cheshire County Youth Band proved to be a celebration of a remarkable musical legacy.
September 21, 2023
Hepworth welcomes new flugel signing
Adam Hofland-Ward has been permanently signed by Hepworth Band.
September 21, 2023
UniBrass Championships start exam prep
The 2024 UniBrass Championships are set to take place in February next year — but the homework is already being done to make it a success.
September 21, 2023
Friary set for 40th anniversary
Friary Brass will mark its 40th anniversary next month with a special celebratory concert.
September 21, 2023
RWCMD Cory Band Composition Prize finalists announced
Works by French, American, Welsh and Finnish composers will look to claim the RWCMD Cory Band Composition Prize 2023.
September 21, 2023
SWBBA Championships to celebrate 75th anniversary with numbers
The annual South West Brass Band Association Championships will take place in Torquay next month — with a special anniversary celebration.
September 20, 2023
British Open contests to adopt Brass Band Players Registry rules
The British Open and Spring Festival Contests will use the Brass Band Players Ltd with immediate effect.
September 18, 2023
Report & Result: 2023 National Championships of Great Britain: Second Section
Whitworth Vale & Healey enjoy their trip to the Swiss lakes to finally end their long wait for a National title success.
September 17, 2023
Report & Result: 2023 National Championships of Great Britain: Third Section
Porthleven Town find the winning formula on 'The Lost Village of Imber' to claim the National title in Cheltenham and join the bands on a very special Cornish honours board
September 17, 2023
Report & Result: 2023 National Championships of Great Britain: First Section
Ebbw Valley catch fire to take the First Section National title back to Wales and complete their Cheltenham Grand Slam.
September 16, 2023
Report & Result: 2023 National Championships of Great Britain: Fourth Section
A fantastic performance full of quality and control — and maybe a pinch of contesting Karma helps Newhall claim the Fourth Section National title.
September 16, 2023
2024 Area test-pieces revealed
Music from Philip Sparke, Eric Ball, Christopher Bond and Alan Fernie will test the bands at the 2024 Regional Championships.
September 16, 2023
World Rankings: September update
Foden's edge closer to number 1 spot following their impressive victory in Birmingham last weekend.
September 16, 2023
Ev-entz on hand at Cheltenham for a little bit of everything
The team from Ev-entz will be at Cheltenham this weekend with bags and bags of great deals to take home with you.
September 15, 2023
Global artist and ambassador boost for Denis Wick
A new raft of high-profile soloists, conductors and educators around the world join Denis Wick as international artists and ambassadors.
September 15, 2023
Leading composers commissioned by Elgar International Brass Band Summer School
An innovative music commissioning strategy sees Philip Sparke, Lucy Pankhurst and Alan Fernie write new works for the 2024 Elgar International Brass Band Summer School.
September 15, 2023
Rooms for you and your groups at Cheltenham and beyond
The hotel specialists are wishing their clients all the best in Cheltenham this weekend — but also reminding them that 2024 is just around the corner...
September 15, 2023
