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Mercer and Barker

Customer recommendations give Mercer & Barker Euro boost

Satisfied customers are the key to the European growth of Mercer & Barker mouthpieces.

November 11, 2024


Tredeagr

New signings and new friends for Tredegar on BiC weekend

Four new players joins the ranks of the Welsh band as they head to Gateshead and Westoe to showcase their entertainment.

November 11, 2024


sOUNDS

BrookWright Music: Sounds of the Season (Downie/Himes/Wainwright)

Make sure your audience enjoys all the right sounds of the season.

November 11, 2024


Cumbria BRASS

Cumbria Brass Network call out

If you are interested in being part of promoting brass playing in Cumbria them why not join like minded people at their latest on-line meeting

November 11, 2024


Superbrass

Superbrass Santa: A-Wassailing

If you are out and about bringing festive cheer this year then you will need to be armed with some musical 'A-Wassailing'.

November 11, 2024


Morley

Army to bring Christmas spirit to Morley

The British Army Band Catterick will head to Morley Town Hall in December to bring their flavour of a musical Christmas into the heart of Yorkshire.

November 11, 2024


Lyngby

Report & Results: 2024 Danish National Championships

Lyngby-Taarbaek returns to the top the podium to secure the Danish National honours in Aarhus, with section wins for Dania Brass Band, Flyverhjemmevaernets Musikkorps and Hjorring Brass Band

November 11, 2024


Sage

Tickets in short supply for Brass in Concert

There are now around just 70 tickets left before the sold out signs are out up at Brass in Concert

November 10, 2024


Brighouse determined to add to 150 concert total

Brighouse & Rastrick Band will be adding to the total of its hugely popular Huddersfield concerts for many years to come after celebrating landmark.

November 10, 2024


willebroek

European contenders for Willebroek solo crowns

58 players from across Europe will look to become one of the quartet of Brass Band Willebroek solo champions.

November 10, 2024


Richard hILLSON

Hillson support for NYBBGB Bursary scheme

Former player Richard Hillson has persuaded friends and family to help support his musical fund raising for the NYBBGB Bursary scheme

November 08, 2024


Lancaster

Student addition to BiC musical attractions

The UniBrass Shield winner University of Lancaster Brass will give early morning visitors a musical boost ahead of the competitive action.

November 08, 2024


BlechKlang

BlechKLANG looks to break down banding borders

Brass Band BlechKLANG inspires future brass band musicians close to the eastern border of Germany

November 08, 2024


Dobcross

Dobcross look to future built on long term foundations

MD Jason Smith and Dobcross Silver are determined to build on the solid foundations that have been put in place over the last five years together.

November 08, 2024


Friary Brass

Friary help Fireworks Night go off with a bang

Friary Brass has once again played its part in making Lewes live up to its title of 'Bonfire Capital of the World'.

November 07, 2024


Music

Concerns grow over music provision in Scotland

Campaigners are asking the Scottish Government Minister to intervene as one local authority considers 'arms-length' music provision for children.

November 07, 2024


RWCMD

Henze, Arnold and Gregson for lunch in Cardiff

A trio of major works from Hans Werner Henze, Malcolm Arnold and Edward Gregson will be featured in a lunchtime concert at the RWCM&D in Cardiff on Friday.

November 07, 2024


Constest

ConsTest set for Birmingham return

The popular contest will returning to Birmingham next April — but you will have to be quick to book a slot.

November 07, 2024


bbe

BBE looks to boost record numbers

Brass Bands England looks to add to the number of bands that it works after reporting further increases at its recent AGM.

November 07, 2024


Musicwear

Ashington enjoy banner work from Musicwearetc

Ashington Colliery is the latest band to use Musicwearetc to give them a new banner presence.

November 07, 2024


Rodney Sutton

Death of Rodney Sutton MBE

The death has been reported of the former Musical Director of the National Band of New Zealand.

November 07, 2024


doodle

Extra Doodling helps Dave meet demand

Dave Houghton has been working overtime over the last few weeks meeting the demand for his mouthpiece replating services.

November 07, 2024


BTM Band

Youth input adds to BTM outlook for 2025

Two talented young players have joined the ranks of the BTM Band.

November 07, 2024


National s

Kapitol Music Panel responds to percussion questions

The Music Panel of the National Championships of Great Britain has give its official response to the questions asked about percussion requirements for test pieces.

November 06, 2024


BrookWright

BrookWright Music: Sleigh Ride Suite (Leopold Mozart arr. Alex McGee)

Why not place a little festive Mozart into your band concerts this Christmas?

November 06, 2024


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UniBrass

Cardiff offers warm welcome for UniBrass Championships

December 2 • Cardiff University will offer two halls, great facilities and a warm pub welcome to students players and performers in February.


Hillary

Hillary appointment brings anniversary excitement for Poynton

December 2 • Acclaimed video game conductor Tom Hillary brings excitement to 200th celebrations for VBS (Poynton).


Willebroek

Result: 2024 Belgium National Championships

December 2 • 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.


Rules

Major rule changes for National Championships of Great Britain

November 29 • New borrowed players rules and qualification numbers for Cheltenham and London come into force from 1st January.


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


York Railway Institute Band - Voices & Brass Christmas Spectacular

Saturday 14 December • Selby Abbey YO8 4PU


Bilton Silver Rugby Band - Festive favourites - Music for Christmas.

Saturday 14 December • St Mark's Church, Bilton, Rugby CV22 7LX


Bedford Town Band - Bedford Town Band Brass Academy

Saturday 14 December • Putnoe Heights Church MK418EB


HYDE BAND

December 1 • WE HAVE PLAYER VACANCIES (POSITIONS NEGOTIABLE) Come and join our friendly First Section Band based in the New forest, and enjoy working with our Musical Director: Ben Halstead on a varied programme of concerts and contest.


Bilton Silver Rugby Band

December 1 • Under our MD Brad Turnbull and with a varied and growing programme of events, Bilton Silver (Rugby) requires a euphonium player to join our Championship Section band. Rehearsals are held on Monday and Friday at 7-45pm in our own purpose built bandroom.


Olney Brass

November 28 • Olney Brass is currently seeking a talented player to fill the following vacancies, in order to strengthen their line up towards 2025 and beyond: . . PRINCIPAL EUPHONIUM. . . We are an ambitious and friendly 2nd section band in our 50th year.


Julian Bright


Conductor, Compere/MC, Cornet Soloist


               

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