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SBBA

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


rooms4groups

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


Friary

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

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


MnOZIL bRASS

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


Prof Nicholas Childs

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


Katrina

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


NASUWT Riverside

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


NYBBGB

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

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


bRASS cOALITION

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

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


mARCH

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 Band

Whitburn inclusion drives future foundations

Former Scottish champion is looking to the future with its player personnel.

December 12, 2024


Stephen Malcolm

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


Micha Parsons

Parsons takes lead at Avonbank

Micah Parsons is the new MD at Avonbank (Evesham) Band

December 12, 2024


This is Music

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


BBW World

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


Katrina

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


Yorkshire Youth

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


Fodens

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

Cory confirm Baker in solo trombone role

Brett Baker has been confirmed as the new solo trombone at Cory Band.

December 07, 2024


nybbgb

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


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


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Uppermill

Extraordinary Ward steps down at Uppermill

January 5 • After 45 years of unwavering commitment and dedication, John Ward steps down as Chairperson of Uppermill Band.


Brassettes

Brassettes podcast launched

January 5 • A new podcast series focusing on supporting and celebrating female brass musicians has just been launched.


Raft of Medusa

Superbrass Saturday: The Raft of Medusa (Gareth Wood)

January 4 • A fantastic cornet and trombone duet for players to get their teeth stuck into for the New Year.


British Open Championships

British Open confirms player rule amendment

January 4 • There has been a small amendment made to the player eligibility rules for UK bands competing in the Spring Festival and British Open.


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015. N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 8 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: North West Regional Championships

Sunday 23 February • Winter Gardens Complex, Church Street, Blackpool FY1 1HU


Contest: Yorkshire Regional Championships

Saturday 1 March • Corporation Street, Huddersfield HD1 2TA


Contest: Yorkshire Regional Championships

Sunday 2 March • Corporation Street, Huddersfield HD1 2TA


Harlow Brass Band

January 4 • We are a friendly and welcoming band who hold our own Spring and Christmas concerts. We also play at various local events throughout the year. We have vacancies for BACK ROW CORNETS, TROMBONES and PERCUSSION.


Epping Forest Band

January 3 • We are a friendly 3rd section band that have a vacancy for a solo horn to complete our line up. We perform in a variety of gigs and contests throughout the year. Our band hut is located close to Epping tube station and easy access for the M11.


The Cobham Band

January 2 • After 12 years absence, The Cobham Band (crowned most entertaining band at SCABA 2024) will return to the Regional contest in March 2025. We seek players to join us in this challenge and our regular concert and bandstand programme through the year.


James Garlick

BMus (Hons), QTS
Conductor, Band Trainer, Adjudicator, Tutor


               

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