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Cheltenham focus in North of England
Four bands from the North of England will showcase their Cheltenham National final preparations ahead of the event.
September 01, 2024
2025 Spring Festival test-pieces announced
Works by Edward Gregson, Martin Ellerby and Malcolm Arnold will test the qualification credentials of the bands at the Winter Gardens next May.
August 31, 2024
World Rankings: August update
Foden's Band tops rankings after thrilling spring and summer contest season.
August 31, 2024
Major changes at British Open and Spring Festival announced.
An increase in podium prize money and changes to player eligibility have been announced as owners look to build on sustainable financial and musical foundations.
August 30, 2024
First stones being put in place to reveal Open preparation
A number of Symphony Hall contenders have announced details of their forthcoming 'The Lost Circle' open rehearsals.
August 29, 2024
BrookWright Music: Humble Hero (Fendall Hill)
The latest release from BrookWright Music is a lovely melodic solo from the pen of Australian composer Fendall Hill.
August 29, 2024
Scottish talent gains NYBBS Awards
A number of the talented young players on the recent National Youth Brass Band of Scotland Summer Course in Strathallan were presented with well deserved awards.
August 29, 2024
British Open on Wobplay live-stream broadcast
If you can't get to Symphony Hall you can still enjoy all the action at the 170th British Open — and then repeat it all again and again...
August 29, 2024
Death of Stewart Osgood
The death has been reported of Stewart Osgood, an inspirational conductor and teacher of young players for the Enderby Band organisation
August 29, 2024
Fancy doing a judging job for these lot?
If you think you have the skill sets to go with your banding passion and want to be part of the hugely successful National Youth Championships of Great Britain — why not put yourself forward to be an adjudicator on the day.
August 27, 2024
Pontins memorabilia needs a home
If you want to commemorate a Pontins Championship victory on your bandroom wall then you need to act before it goes in the skip of history...
August 27, 2024
Report & Results: 2024 New South Wales State Championships
Willoughby City Band lead the way with the State honours in Penrith.
August 27, 2024
Second half ready for kick off in Scotland
It's all about to kick off north of the border in Troon this weekend.
August 27, 2024
Australia to trial new Premier Grade at National Championships
Australian banding is to trial a new Premier Grade of contesting at its National Championships in Victoria next year.
August 26, 2024
Hepworth Open boost with new quartet
Four new players will take to the stage with Hepworth Band at the forthcoming British Open Championship.
August 26, 2024
New signings add to exciting time at Lyngby-Taarbaek
Former Danish Champion sees an influx of new players as they look to the future.
August 26, 2024
Wallen appointment as new Master of the King's Music
The Belize-born British composer Errolyn Wallen CBE says she aims to be 'championing music and music-making for all' as she takes over the role.
August 25, 2024
Uppermill help hit the Wonderwall
A fantastic new musical partnership is bringing all the Oasis hits back to life with added brass.
August 24, 2024
To the manor born...
John Wilson's direction of Black Dyke Band on their Bliss release gains further plaudits from the critics.
August 24, 2024
Holst 150th anniversary marked with new CD release
The 150th anniversary of the birth of Gustav Holst has been marked by a new CD release by Tredegar Band.
August 24, 2024
Presto response to Elland Slow Melody, Duet & Quartet Contest
Players have been quick off the mark to sign up for the return of the popular contest.
August 24, 2024
Hammonds add to the Open ranks
Yorkshire contender is boosted by the return of former players.
August 24, 2024
Final Bell tolls at Huddersfield & Ripponden
Adam Bell has stepped down as Musical Director after nine great years at the Yorkshire band.
August 24, 2024
Stars of the present and future to be featured at British Trombone Festival
There's Moore and more troms on show at the British Trombone Society Festival in October in Birmingham
August 24, 2024
Four new judges to gain experience at Cheltenham
A quartet of musicians will gain invaluable adjudication experience at the Cheltenham National Finals.
August 24, 2024
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