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Brass Band World magazine: Latest edition out now

The latest edition of the leading brass band magazine is now out with plenty to sit back and enjoy reading.

April 11, 2025


Barrhead Burgh

Barrhead Burgh hopeful of making contesting return

From a low point of just 8 players, the former Scottish Fourth Section champion is now targeting a long awaited return to the contesting fold.

April 11, 2025


Royal College

Regent's joint explorations at Royal College of Music

Regent Brass joins forces with the Santa Monica HS Wind Ensemble and cellist Julian Bliss for a free showcase of works from Sparke and Howarth to Peter Yarde Martin and Kelly-Anne Murphy.

April 11, 2025


4BR Review

4BR Review podcast: Episode 3

The latest 4BR Review is now available with views and opinions to go with the recommendations of all things brass banding.

April 10, 2025


Video

Video promo training from BBE

If you want to enhance your social media footprint then BBE is offering specialised help to make a big impression in time for Brass Band Week.

April 10, 2025


cONSTEST

Countdown to ConsTest in Birmingham

There will be a full day of own-choice action to enjoy at the ConsTest Contest at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and at home, this weekend.

April 10, 2025


Italian Brass Band

Rome welcomes Childs

The Black Dyke Director of Music enjoyed a warm welcome in Rome to work with the Italian Brass Band.

April 10, 2025


Beatles

The Beatles, Bradford and Black Dyke

The story of the emergence of The Beatles and their connection to Black Dyke Mills Band has been explored on the 'BBC Radio 2 Loves Brass!' programme.

April 10, 2025


Creative

Community routes open for creative talents in the Midlands

There are opportunities for young creative talents in Graphic Design, Music Technology, Event Production, Film, and Vocal Performance to gain invaluable training.

April 10, 2025


Colorado

Colorado Quintet claims second NABBA Small Ensemble Crown

The Colorado Brass Quintet retained its Small Ensemble National title at the recent NABBA Championships.

April 10, 2025


gLOSSOP sCHOOL

Old Glossop School players to celebrate former conductor

The inspirational Jack Fletcher, the conductor of the Glossop School Band is to be remembered in a special concert.

April 10, 2025


Vintage Cory

Vintage Cory help raise funds in memory of former players

Past members of Cory Band recently got together for a wonderful fun raising tribute to two former much missed players.

April 10, 2025


BrookWright

BrookWright Music: Angel Voices (Brian Bowen)

A wonderful lyrical soprano cornet solo with a very personal inspiration

April 10, 2025


Smith and Grezzy

Smith & Grezzy: Big Chat podcast — Area aftermath

The latest podcast from Sandy and Simon sees them chat about the recent Regional Championships and some of the issues that arose from them, as well as other concerns.

April 10, 2025


Composers

Talented young trio claim NYBBGB Composer Competition awards

The new works for the medium by Samuel Thackray, Nina Martin and Will Everitt will be performed by the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain later this year.

April 09, 2025


The awards

Dunfermline quintet presented with SBBA Life Membership

Five players who have given over 270 years of outstanding commitment and dedication to the Scottish brass banding movement have been honoured with Life Membership awards.

April 09, 2025


Jeff Hutcherson

Welsh bands gain essential Safeguarding training

20 bands have updated their Safeguarding knowledge with a specialised training seminar supported by the South East Wales Brass Band Association.

April 08, 2025


The Sounding Board

BBE develops new Sounding Board

If you are interested in shaping the future of brass banding then Brass Bands England wants to hear from you and your opinions.

April 08, 2025


Mossley

Whit Friday football boost for Mossley

A great team of volunteer walkers have raised much needed funds to support the Mossley Whit Friday Contest.

April 08, 2025


Next Step films

Celebrate 1 Year of NXTOD with a free album

The brass band media platform celebrates it first anniversary with a free present.

April 08, 2025


Wychavon and Fodens

Wychavon aims to encourage next generation with Foden's help

A free masterclass day with tutors from Foden's Band is being hosted by the Wychavon Festival of Brass.

April 08, 2025


Hammonds

Hammonds ready for Bantam of the Opera

The Hammonds Band will be featured live on Radio 2 this Friday with their performance alongside Bantam of the Opera on the Jeremy Vine Show.

April 08, 2025


tOM hUTCHINGSON

Hutchinson heads East to entertain

Cory principal cornet Tom Hutchinson was the welcome guest soloist with East of England Co-op Band.

April 08, 2025


Kapitol Promotions

Kapitol at the King's Castle

The Directors of Kapitol Promotions were honoured by their invitation to a special event hosted by King Chares III at Windsor Castle.

April 08, 2025


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

The opportunity to enjoy plenty of great brass band music over the airwaves with Martin Upfold.

April 08, 2025


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UK Music sURBEY

UK Music launches annual survey

April 29 • Musicians and organisations urged to complete annual survey to help create an accurate assessment of the value of the UK music sector.


Flowers

Flowers to target World title in 2026

April 29 • The National Champion will look to become World Champion in Kerkrade next year.


Regent Brass

40th anniversary celebrations for Regent Brass

April 29 • Great memories of a pioneering band were recalled in a get together concert for former players of Brent Youth Band and Regent Brass.


Opera

WNO musicians vote to accept new agreement

April 29 • The orchestral member of Welsh National Opera have voted to a new agreement to protect their full time future.


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 4 May • St Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street SE10 9BJ


Contest: European Brass Band Championshiips

Friday 9 May • Konzerthaus, SandvigÃ¥ 1, 4007 Stavanger, Norway


Contest: European Brass Band Championshiips

Saturday 10 May • Konzerthaus, SandvigÃ¥ 1, 4007 Stavanger, Norway


Contest: 103rd Spring Festival

Saturday 10 May • Winter Gardens Complex, Church Street, Blackpool. . FY1 1HU


The Hepworth Band - Albie Sugden Foundation Charity Concert

Saturday 24 May • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


wantage silver band

April 29 • A friendly and ambitious first section band, Wantage Concert Brass are looking for an experienced and dedicated MUSICAL DIRECTOR to help drive the band's continued growth and development, building on their best result to date at the recent area contest.


wantage silver band

April 29 • Wantage Concert Brass have a Bb BASS vacancy - the perfect opportunity to join their band! The band compete in the FIRST SECTION and have a sensible schedule of engagements, concerts and contests throughout the year.


wantage silver band

April 29 • Wantage Concert Brass are looking for a TROMBONE and BASS TROMBONE player - the perfect opportunity to join their band! The band compete in the FIRST SECTION and have a sensible schedule of engagements, concerts and contests throughout the year.


Alan Widdop


Conductor, Brass teacher, Adjudicator (ABBA)


               

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