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Europeans

Willebroek to showcase muscial transitions

The Belgian champion will give its supporters a sneak preview of its Stavanger preparations.

April 24, 2025


Smiles

All Scottish smiles in Strathallan

The youngsters and staff on the recent National Youth Brass Band of Scotland Easter Course certainly enjoyed themselves.

April 24, 2025


BrookWright

BrookWright Music: 'Mid all the traffic (Traditional arr. Andy Wareham)

An inventive new arrangement of a classic work to add to any concert programme

April 24, 2025


Brass at the Castle

Brass at the Castle ready to offer family friendly music making

There will be plenty of great brass band attractions at Brass at the Castle in May.

April 24, 2025


Brett Baker

Lydbrook return for Baker

Dr Brett Baker is set to become the new MD of Lydbrook Band.

April 24, 2025


NCBBA

Northern Counties contest cancelled

The Northern Counties BBA Entertainment Contest has been cancelled.

April 24, 2025


roomsforgroups

Rooms reminder for National Finals

If you are a band or group wanting to to make a great weekend of it at the National Finals this year then make sure you contact the specialists.

April 24, 2025


Parc and Dare

Welsh trio ready to represent the nation in Stavanger

Three young players from the Parc & Dare Band will be heading to Norway to represent the nation as part of the European Youth Brass Band.

April 24, 2025


Blossom Hill

Extra water aid on tap with Blossom Hill

There is now a full band selection of instrument themed water bottles to sip from...

April 24, 2025


Kirsty

Kirsty Abbotts to lead masterclass day in Birmingham

There is a great opportunity to learn from one of the best cornet players in the business in Birmingham this weekend.

April 24, 2025


Syndey

Report & Results: 2025 Yamaha Australian National Band Championships

Sydney City becomes the inaugural Premier Championships of Australia as senior National titles head to Footscray-Yarraville City, Cairns Brass No. 1, Wonthaggi Citizensand City of Ballarat Municipal Brass.

April 20, 2025


Wobplay

Wobplay offers global opportunities at Euros

There will be plenty of advertising opportunities for businesses as part of the comprehensive weekend of live-broadcast action from the European Championships in Stavanger.

April 19, 2025


Russell Gray

Gray to host double conducting seminars

Aspiring conductors can enjoy the opportunity to work alongside Russell Gray in Scotland and Norway next month as he hosts his Conducting Seminars in Bathgate and Askoy.

April 19, 2025


Siusa

Jena pride at Sousa inclusion

Jose Sousa will become the fifth young player from the Jena Brass Band Centre in Germany to represent the nation as part of the European Youth Brass Band.

April 19, 2025


Brighouse

Whit Walk band wanted

It's not all about the prize money and contesting on Whit Friday...

April 19, 2025


Bandsmens

Key changes boost Bugle Contest

The famous West of England Bandsmen's Festival has made a number of important changes as it looks towards its centenary.

April 19, 2025


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

Join presenter Martin Upfold for more great brass band music over the airwaves.

April 19, 2025


British Open

British Open ticket sale dates announced

Tickets for the 171st British Open at Symphony Hall will go on sale from 15th May.

April 18, 2025


Denis Wick

Heros mouthpieces now available at euphoniumstore

The trio of acclaimed Heros euphonium mouthpieces are now available through Steven Mead's euphoniumstore.net

April 18, 2025


RNCMOpera

RNCM launches trio of creative partnerships

Students will be able to access schemes in opera, contemporary performance and classical music production and presenting thanks to new partnership links.

April 18, 2025


Riverside

Riverside youngsters go for gold

There was plenty of medal winning musical talent on show at the recent Riverside Youth Band Solo Festival

April 18, 2025


Gaia

Newstead to take audience on a global view for Gaia experience

An innovative production that links brass banding to Luke Jerram's remarkable 'Gaia' installation aims to thrill audiences in Mansfield later this month.

April 18, 2025


BrookWright

BrookWright Music: March — The Stewards (Dave Collins)

A march fit to honour the heroes of the Whit Friday contests — and you get a nice discount off if you play it on the day too.

April 18, 2025


UniBrass

Work starts for UniBrass 2026

The UniBrass Championships will return to Cardiff in 2026 — with the fund raising work starting in June

April 17, 2025


Australian Nationals

Bands prepare for Australian National Championships

There will be titles to be won in Melbourne over the weekend as the Australian National Championships take pace in Kew.

April 17, 2025




UK Music sURBEY

UK Music launches annual survey

April 29 • Musicians and organisations urged to complete annual survey to help create an accurate assessment of the value of the UK music sector.


Flowers

Flowers to target World title in 2026

April 29 • The National Champion will look to become World Champion in Kerkrade next year.


Regent Brass

40th anniversary celebrations for Regent Brass

April 29 • Great memories of a pioneering band were recalled in a get together concert for former players of Brent Youth Band and Regent Brass.


Opera

WNO musicians vote to accept new agreement

April 29 • The orchestral member of Welsh National Opera have voted to a new agreement to protect their full time future.


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 4 May • St Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street SE10 9BJ


Contest: European Brass Band Championshiips

Friday 9 May • Konzerthaus, SandvigÃ¥ 1, 4007 Stavanger, Norway


Contest: European Brass Band Championshiips

Saturday 10 May • Konzerthaus, SandvigÃ¥ 1, 4007 Stavanger, Norway


Contest: 103rd Spring Festival

Saturday 10 May • Winter Gardens Complex, Church Street, Blackpool. . FY1 1HU


The Hepworth Band - Albie Sugden Foundation Charity Concert

Saturday 24 May • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


wantage silver band

April 29 • A friendly and ambitious first section band, Wantage Concert Brass are looking for an experienced and dedicated MUSICAL DIRECTOR to help drive the band's continued growth and development, building on their best result to date at the recent area contest.


wantage silver band

April 29 • Wantage Concert Brass have a Bb BASS vacancy - the perfect opportunity to join their band! The band compete in the FIRST SECTION and have a sensible schedule of engagements, concerts and contests throughout the year.


wantage silver band

April 29 • Wantage Concert Brass are looking for a TROMBONE and BASS TROMBONE player - the perfect opportunity to join their band! The band compete in the FIRST SECTION and have a sensible schedule of engagements, concerts and contests throughout the year.


Alan Fernie

DRSAM, Dip.NCOS
Arranger, composer, adjudicator, conductor


               

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