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National Youth Ambassadors set to inspire next generation
Over 3,000 children will be inspired by the Ambassador Ensemble of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain on their forthcoming education tour to Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes.
July 04, 2024
Great Hall finale for IBBSS course
The Great Hall at Swansea University will host the International Brass Band Summer School's free Gala Concert next month.
July 04, 2024
Sykes takes lead at GT Group Peterlee
Gareth Sykes has been appointed as the new Musical Director of the GT Group Peterlee Band in the North of England.
July 04, 2024
Guildhall to host Young Artists Brass & Percussion open day
The Guildhall School of Music & Drama in London is set to host its annual open day for players aged 9-18.
July 04, 2024
Foden's to give Dream preview ahead of Albert Hall
Foden's will once again provide the musical prelude to the Royal Albert Hall National Final.
July 04, 2024
Torquay contest offers extra time for entries
There is bit more time to get your entries in for the 76th SWBBA Annual Championships in Torquay later this year.
July 04, 2024
Its going to be Bandamonium in Devon once again...
The popular Devon Whit Friday event takes place later this month with 18 bands heading to the picturesque area to enjoy themselves.
July 04, 2024
Kapitol announces four new directors
The owners and promoters of the National Championships of Great Britain has added four new people to its existing board.
July 04, 2024
Double Dutch for Welsh youth
A double sized National Youth Brass Band of Wales will be led by Dutch conductor Erik Janssen on its Summer course and concerts this year.
July 03, 2024
Bright lights and Hollywood blockbusters in Sunderland
The EverReady Band is building an exciting concert link to a new audience in the heart of Sunderland.
July 03, 2024
Celebrations and awards for Riverside Youth
After another busy and successful year, everyone associated with Riverside Youth Band had a chance to dance the night away.
July 03, 2024
North West bands combine for Brassed Off reprise
Wingates and Eagley Bands will join forces for a new run of the hit stage play.
July 03, 2024
Jimmie Charles icon of Cheshire Life
The remarkable Foden's stalwart Jimmie Charles will soon find himself in select company in the pages of Cheshire Life magazine.
July 03, 2024
Channel crossing bonds musical friendship between bands
A weekend tour by East London Brass to perform with Jersey Premier Brass has forged a new musical partnership.
July 03, 2024
BrookWright Music: A Century of Art (Robbert Vos)
A cracking concert opener with an artistic Dutch colouring of old masters.
July 03, 2024
Britten Pears Arts appearance for Black Dyke
The National Champion will join a host of world class performers at the critically acclaimed Summer at Snape festival in August.
July 02, 2024
Quartet of Elgar commissions set for premieres
Four new works commissioned by the Elgar International Brass Band Summer School will receive their world premieres this year.
July 02, 2024
Final chord for Ashton and Evans
Ashton under Lyne Band has accepted the resignation of its MD Martyn Evans.
July 02, 2024
Holland adds Woodfalls to freelance CV
Flowers MD Paul Holland has taken on a conducting role with Woodfalls Band as part of his freelance schedule.
July 02, 2024
Death of Bill Bridges
The death has been announced of the popular bass trombonist and Chairperson of Blackpool Brass.
July 02, 2024
Tenby, Trott and Thomas for Staines tour...
Staines Brass will head west later this month for a short tour of a wonderful part of our planet...
July 02, 2024
Keep blooming busy this July with Brass Bands England
Webinars, projects, safeguarding, repertoire choices and even some herbal music making are being hosted and supported by Brass Bands England over the next few weeks.
July 02, 2024
Youth bands to feature in Seaside entertainment
The popular Brass at the Seaside weekend returns to Lytham St Anne's in July.
June 29, 2024
Laganvale pride at Pride
Laganvale Metal Technology Band will become the first brass band to participate in the Belfast Pride Parade in July.
June 29, 2024
Willebroek Academy set to welcome time travelling delegates
Belgian champions to host their Academy week with stars from the band and Tom Hutchinson.
June 29, 2024
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