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London Brass

Brass Ensemble double treat at Regent Hall

London Brass and the Neoteric Ensemble will be feature din concert in the heart of London on Saturday evening.

December 05, 2024


BrookWRIGHT

BrookWright Music: The Nutcracker Suite (Tchaikovsky arr. Keith Wilkinson)

The perfect sound of the festive season ready to be performed in concert.

December 05, 2024


hAMLYN

Hamlyn Foundation to provide endowment to support Liverpool youth

A multi million pound endowment will enable the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic to carry on its work inspiring young musicians in its region.

December 05, 2024


Eistdeffod

Composers offered pathway to Eisteddfod prize

There is an opportunity for composers to write for chamber ensemble as part of a new pathway in Wales.

December 05, 2024


Cory

Soprano change at Cory

After playing with the Welsh band at the National Final and Brass in Concert, Martin Britt takes on the soprano role with Cory.

December 05, 2024


Purcell School

Purcell School to host Taster Day

The Purcell School will host a Woodwind, Brass & Percussion 'Taster Day' in January.

December 05, 2024


Lanner and District

New principal lead at Lanner

Elliott Smith takes on the principal cornet role at Lanner & District Band as new MD makes signings

December 05, 2024


Friary

Friary ensures audience enjoys musical brew

Friary Brass reconnected with its brewery origins to provide some early seasonal entertainment in Surrey.

December 05, 2024


Harper

Harper passion ignites Italian progress

Philip Harper's recent trip to Rome adds to the musical experience and development of the Italian Brass Band.

December 04, 2024


Slide Action

Slide Action claims BBC Music Magazine accolade

The debut CD release from the Slide Action trombone quartet is the December Recording of the Month in the BBC Music Magazine.

December 04, 2024


Brighouse

Fond horn farewell and warm welcome at Brighouse

Brighouse & Rastrick Band has said a fond farewell to horn player Trevor McCormick but welcomes new player Alice Clarke.

December 04, 2024


Todmorden

New year progress to be finally made on Todmorden Bandstand

The Grade 2 listed structure could finally be revitalised after local council gains ownership

December 04, 2024


BBE

BBE closed for festive period

The offices of Brass Bands England will be closed from 20th December — opening on 6th January.

December 04, 2024


Bon Accord

Bon Accord to honour inspirational founder

The Bon Accord Band will unveil a plaque to honour their founder conductor Stewart Watson MBE in Aberdeen.

December 04, 2024


Mllenium

Royal Welsh students to bring festive cheer in Cardiff

The Royal Welsh College Brass Band will round off 2024 with a special lunchtime concert at the Hoddinott Hall in the heart of the Welsh capitol.

December 04, 2024


Smith

Smith & Grezzy Big Chat Brass podcast: Latest episode out now

The podcast pairing discuss the 'Golden Rules' of banding

December 04, 2024


UniBrass

Cardiff offers warm welcome for UniBrass Championships

Cardiff University will offer two halls, great facilities and a warm pub welcome to students players and performers in February.

December 02, 2024


Hillary

Hillary appointment brings anniversary excitement for Poynton

Acclaimed video game conductor Tom Hillary brings excitement to 200th celebrations for VBS (Poynton).

December 02, 2024


Willebroek

Result: 2024 Belgium National Championships

Brass Band Willebroek retains their Belgian title to book their berth in Stavanger, as section awards go to Brassband Bacchus, Brassband Panta Rhei, Brassband Zuid-Limburg and Academic Brass Band in Heist-op-den-Berg.

December 02, 2024


Rules

Major rule changes for National Championships of Great Britain

New borrowed players rules and qualification numbers for Cheltenham and London come into force from 1st January.

November 29, 2024


Black Dyke Band

Black Dyke's Bliss nominated in Presto Classical Music Awards

The critically acclaimed Chandos recording is nominated as one of the 100 Classical Music Recordings of the Year.

November 28, 2024


cooperationyouthband

New youth band launched by the cooperation band

The Scottish champion will launch its brand new youth band this weekend in Scotland — and it has open doors to young players.

November 28, 2024


Heist

Belgian bands prepare for National challenges

16 will take part in the 44th Belgian National Championships this weekend.

November 28, 2024


Keli

Whitburn to return to Keli stage

Whitburn Band will be part of a welcome return of Martin Green's explosive stage production of 'Keli'.

November 28, 2024


Music

Peripatetic battle continues in Scotland

Accusations of betrayal ramp up rhetoric in hope that Scottish Government will intervene to protect music services.

November 28, 2024




players

Award trio for KNDS Fairey players

December 21 • A trio of KNDS Fairey Band players have been presented with annual awards by the Stockport Band.


Suebrass

Superbrass Saturday: Red Hot Pepper Stomp (Jelly Roll Morton arr. Jock McKenzie)

December 21 • Why not spice up your band concert programmes with a Jelly Roll Morton New Orleans classic?


Fifty

Celebratory ale brewed to mark Tewkesbury 50th anniversary

December 21 • A special 'Fifty' Golden Ale has been brewed to help locals celebrate the 50th anniversary of Tewkesbury Band.


unibrassrun

UniBrass runners rack up the miles for money

December 21 • Eight superfit runners are pounding the roads to raise money to help with the hosting of the 2025 UniBrass Championships in Cardiff next February.


Longridge Band - Christmas Concert

Saturday 7 December • Longridge Civic Hall, 1 Calder Avenue, Longridge, Preston PR3 3HJ


The Hepworth Band - Christmas Brass & Voices

Saturday 7 December • Thornhill Parish Church, Dewsbury WF120JZ


Enderby Band - Broughton Astley Rock Choir

Friday 13 December • Thomas Estley Community College. 2 Station Road. Broughton Astley. Leicestershire LE9 6PT


Bedford Town Band - Bedford Town Band Brass Academy

Saturday 14 December • Putnoe Heights Church MK418EB


Newstead Brass - Christmas Showcase 2024

Saturday 14 December • St Wilfrid's Church, Church Street, Kirkby in Ashfield NG17 8LA


Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band

December 19 • Current joint 1st place in the L&SC 4th section grading tables and 2024 4th section National Finalists. We have recently appointed a new MD and are now looking to fill a few empty seats! Rehearsals in Woodley (RG5) on Thursday evenings.


Dobcross Silver Band

December 14 • Looking for a new challenge in the New Year? . Dobcross Silver Band is a progressive and Successful 3rd section band on the lookout for a competent SOLO BARITONE PLAYER. If you are a team player you fit perfectly! Really enjoyable rehearsals here!


Boarshurst Silver Band

December 14 • Boarshurst Silver Band, NW Championship Section, requires a talented BBb Bass Player. Under MD Jamie Prophet, the band have an ambitious and varied calendar for 2025, including NW Area, Spring Festival and Whit Friday


Michael Bennett

BSc, RNCM (Perf)
Performer, Composer, Arranger, Teacher


               

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