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Carlton Main

Withington to ask to beat or not to beat?

Allan Withington's Conductor Course to be held in South Yorkshire will explore the need for conductors to be more than just beaters of time...

May 20, 2025


European

Euro images from Chappers

Fantastic images from the recent European Championships in Stavanger are now available direct from photographer Craig Chapman.

May 20, 2025


Calderpips

CalderPips hits grip mark

The 3000th CalderPips Grip has just been sold — with worldwide demand pushing sales for innovative product.

May 20, 2025


Tredegar

New euph signing at Welsh champion

Tredegar has welcomed the signing of Ellie Carlsen on second euphonium.

May 20, 2025


Getting to know you

New webinar on fundraising for bands by BBE

A new training webinar designed to boost fundraising efforts of bands wiil be hosted by BBE next month.

May 20, 2025


Coleford

New Festival of Brass in Gloucestershire

A celebration of the vibrant hub of Forest of Dean banding is to take place in the Gloucestershire town of Coleford next month.

May 20, 2025


Brass Band Week

Brass Band Week set for July

The UK-wide spotlight on banding will take place between the 5th and 13th July.

May 20, 2025


UniBRASS

UniBrass Foundation looking for new appointment

The UniBrass Foundation is looking to appoint a new fundraising officer to enhance its work and support.

May 20, 2025


Rea dig Band

Warm welcome for symphonic reading in Philly

If you are in and around Philadelphia next month then why not sign up for a day of brass band Symphony Sounds.

May 20, 2025


BBE cLOTHING

Look smart this summer with BBE

BBE members can now benefit from a a new look deal with merchandise specialists ARC.

May 20, 2025


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

Join presenter Martin Upfold for more great brass band music over the airwaves.

May 20, 2025


Mountain Brass in Concert

New entertainment contest in Switzerland

'Mountain Brass in Concert' will feature six Swiss bands in a new contest celebrating 222 years of music making.

May 19, 2025


cooperation

World Championship challenge for the cooperation band

The Scots will head to Kerkrade in 2026 to see if they can become World Champions.

May 19, 2025


Willebroek

European recall with Wobplay

You can enjoy all the performances from the recent European Championships in Stavanger on the Wobplay.com platform

May 19, 2025


Keli

Review praise for brass accompaniment to Keli production

The participation of Whitburn and Kingdom Brass players and soloist Andrew MacMillan have gained plaudits on latest 'Keli' stage production

May 19, 2025


Grahm

Gramercy Music: Mill Town Revival (Peter Graham)

Peter Graham's work celebrates a visit made to Bradford almost 150 years ago by a pioneering singing group.

May 19, 2025


Jamie smith

New lead at Grimethorpe

Jamie Smith has been appointed the new Lead Conductor of Grimethorpe North of England Youth Band.

May 19, 2025


Gray

Final Nordic call for Gray

If you want to be part of Russell Gray's Conducting Course in Askoy you still have time to get in on the action.

May 19, 2025


Mining

Author looks for mining contact for novel

Writer John Newton is looking to speak to people about brass bands and the 1984/85 Miners' Strike for a novel.

May 19, 2025


Wlecome

New band created to offer inclusive welcome

Moorlands Brass will be run on an ethos of shared values, aims and objectives.

May 19, 2025


Regent Brass

Contemporary collage features for Regent

Regent Brass continues to explore exciting compositional avenues with its latest concert venture.

May 19, 2025


Wainwright

Wainwright releases EP of orchestral works

Composer Andrew Wainwright has released an EP recording of his orchestral works

May 19, 2025


Kate Moore

Pioneer Award for Moore

Kate Moore, the principal trumpet player of the BBC Concert Orchestra has been presented with the Pioneer Award by the International Women's Brass Conference.

May 19, 2025


Clans

Battle of Clans

A new cross border contest of the 'Clans versus Counties' will take place next year.

May 19, 2025


Edward Gregson

Gregson interview at Elgar Festival

People attending the Elgar International Festival of Brass in Malvern can enjoy a trio of world class bands and a free interview with Edward Gregson in a packed day of entertainment.

May 19, 2025


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British Open

High demand for premium tickets for British Open

June 5 • Premium tickets for the British Open are starting to become increasingly limited — so don't miss out.


Chav Brass

Chav Brass set for serious fun at Whit Friday

June 5 • The scallywags of the Whit Friday circuit will be performing with serious ambition this year as they seek to inspire the next generation with a mix of DJ Sammy and Eric Ball...


Whit Friday

2025 Tameside Whit Friday details confirmed

June 4 • From start times to prize money, contact details and essential information — the details of the Tameside Whit Friday contests have been announced.


EverReady

Enjoy Spring Festival highlights

June 4 • The British Open has produced a special YouTube feature capturing the highlights of the 2025 Spring Festival in Blackpool.


Contest: Whit Friday March Contests

Friday 13 June • Saddleworth & Tameside OL3


Hebden Bridge Brass Band - The 13th annual Hebden Bridge March Contest

Sunday 15 June • St George's Square, Hebden Bridge HX7 8ET


The Portsmouth Grammar School - Concert by The Black Dyke Band

Saturday 28 June • St Marys Church, Fratton, Portsmouth PO15PA PO15PA


Petworth Town Band - Fete in the Park with Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Grounds of Petworth Park GU28 9LR


Petworth Town Band - Farnham Brass Band and Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Farnham Carnival


HYDE BAND

June 5 • WE CURRENTLY HAVE PLAYER VACANCIES FOR BB BASS, BARITONE & EUPHONIUM. Join our friendly 1st Section Band in the New forest, working with our Musical Director: Ben Halstead on a varied programme of concerts and contests. Rehearsals Mon & Thurs 8-10


Besses Boys' Band

June 4 • Besses Boys' Band (1st Section 2026) are looking for SOLO TROMBONE. Rehearsals Monday & Friday 7:30pm-9:30pm at Lady Wilton Hall, Manchester - Good links to M60 ring road and city centre. Fun band with good concert and social balance


Besses Boys' Band

June 4 • Besses Boys' Band (1st Section 2026) are looking for CORNET players (position negotiable). Rehearse Monday & Friday 7:30pm-9:30pm at Lady Wilton Hall, Manchester - Good links to M60 ring road and city centre. Fun band with good concert and social balance


Sarah Groarke-Booth

BA (Hons) MA
Conductor, Adjudicator, Compere, Actor


               

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