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Rutter leaps back towards top of charts
The latest John Rutter — Brass at Christmas CD from Black Dyke and Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus is heading back towards the top of the classical music charts.
December 14, 2024
Rolfe and Iles claim Foden's awards
Andy Rolfe and Sam Iles take home the Bandsman of the Year and Player of the Year awards with the world's number 1 ranked band.
December 14, 2024
SBBA announces AGM and Learning Festival details
The Scottish Brass Band Association will host its AGM and Learning Festival on Saturday 11th January
December 14, 2024
From Stavanger to Saddleworth
The rooms4groups hotel experts have plenty of New Year deals on offer for all the major brass band events of 2025.
December 14, 2024
Big Mac support from Friary
Friary Brass Band will entering into the festive mood with shoppers to add yet more support for a fine charity cause.
December 14, 2024
BlechKLANG festive spirit reached worldwide
A broadcast link ensures that the festive music making form Jena reaches all parts of the globe.
December 14, 2024
Record ticket sales for Mnozil Brass
Tickets are likely to be very scarce for Mnozil's 30th anniversary appearance at Symphony Hall next June — even with more than six months to go before taking to the stage.
December 13, 2024
Fellowship honour for Nicholas Childs at the RNCM
The Black Dyke Band Director of Music is honoured alongside leading figures in the music, broadcasting and regional development sectors in becoming a Fellow of the Royal Northern College of Music.
December 13, 2024
Marzella-Wheeler nominated for RPS Inspiration Award
Katrina Marzella-Wheeler is one of the four nominations looking to claim public support to claim the annual Royal Philharmonic Society's 'Inspiration Award'.
December 12, 2024
North East culture award for NASUWT Riverside
NASUWT Riverside gain recognition for its part in the North East Culture Awards' 'Performance of the Year' at the Durham Brass Festival.
December 12, 2024
National Youth Band Composer Competition closing date looms
Composers have until the 31st December to send in their entries for the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Young Composer Competition.
December 12, 2024
McCabe book now available at Presto Music
The compilation of the letters of composer John McCabe are now available from the Presto Music website.
December 12, 2024
Coalition forces help UK charity fund raising
A band made up of players from several London and Southern Counties bands come together to provide musical festive force for Sarcoma UK.
December 12, 2024
Rutter recording makes Presto mark
Black Dyke Band's CD of John Rutter's festive music becomes Presto Music's Recording of the Week.
December 12, 2024
Red Admiral to launch Hymn & March contest
Red Admiral Music Academy is set to launch its own Hymn & March Contest in 2025.
December 12, 2024
Whitburn inclusion drives future foundations
Former Scottish champion is looking to the future with its player personnel.
December 12, 2024
Malcolm returns to Felling for Area
The experienced Stephen Malcolm will lead Felling Band's assault at the North of England Regional Championships next year.
December 12, 2024
Parsons takes lead at Avonbank
Micah Parsons is the new MD at Avonbank (Evesham) Band
December 12, 2024
Music industry boosts UK economy despite challenges
Report reveals that music sector contributes over £7.6 Billion to UK economy with turbo boost opportunities ahead if vulnerabilities are overcome.
December 09, 2024
Latest edition of Brass Band World magazine now out
There is plenty to read in the latest edition of the leading brass band publication.
December 09, 2024
Marzella-Wheeler takes principal baton role at cooperation band
Katrina Marzella-Wheeler takes the lead at Scottish Champion, the cooperation band and will lead their European title challenge in 2025.
December 07, 2024
Marshall delight at Yorkshire Youth progress
The latest meeting of the Yorkshire Youth Band confirmed the excellent progress it has made through 2024.
December 07, 2024
Foden's look to secure new home in heart of community
Although they are in need of a new home in 2025, the Foden's Band is confident it can overcome the challenges to remain in the heart of Sandbach.
December 07, 2024
Cory confirm Baker in solo trombone role
Brett Baker has been confirmed as the new solo trombone at Cory Band.
December 07, 2024
57 new faces on the NYBBGB courses in 2025
There will be host of new smiling faces ready to make music on the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain courses next year following their successful auditions.
December 06, 2024
