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New Zealand National Championships set for Auckland return
The oldest National Championships in the brass band world will return to Auckland in July as part of the exciting Pacific Festival of Brass.
June 02, 2024
Horn return at Tredegar
Ross Dunne returns to Tredegar as the Welsh band prepares to say a fond farewell to a student stalwart.
June 02, 2024
BrookWright Music: March from 'The Love for Three Oranges' (Prokofiev arr. Keith M. Wilkinson)
A juicy little concert march from Prokofiev arranged by Keith Wilkinson is just right to add a bit of musical sunshine to your events.
June 02, 2024
Report & Results: 2024 Oslo Brassfestival
Brottum leads the way at the recent festival of musical inclusion in Oslo.
June 02, 2024
EverReady strengthens community links with new ensemble
A new EverReady Community Band has played its first bars of music (in between the chatter and fun)
June 02, 2024
Tutors and staff join students for RNCM Concert
Linda Merrick CBE, Steven Mead, Murray Greig and other leading lights will join the RNCM Wind Orchestra for a special concert later this month.
June 02, 2024
Entries now open for GBBA contest
You can get your entries in quickly for the popular Gloucestershire Brass Band Association (GBBA) Own Choice March & Test Piece Contest that takes place in November.
June 02, 2024
As One initiative launched by NYO to bring youngsters together in performance
The National Youth Orchestra has launched a new initiative that could see young players perform at the Proms later this year.
June 01, 2024
200th Unicorn anniversary marked by new work
The remarkable story of a Royal Navy ship and the brass band players that went to war from it is to be marked by a world premiere performance weekend.
June 01, 2024
Performance anxiety study published
An abridged version of a 2020 study into brass band performance anxiety and coping strategies has now been published in the International Journal of Music, Health, and Wellbeing.
June 01, 2024
50 years of service marked for cooperation duo
the cooperation band joins the celebrations marking 50 years of banding service for players Ewan Miller and Iain Chisholm.
June 01, 2024
168,000 steps to Cheltenham...
Two Croy Silver players have helped their band get to the Cheltenham National Finals after a three day trek.
May 31, 2024
BBE by Royal Appointment...
BBE's Mike Kilroy and Kenny Crookston recently headed to Buckingham Palace to attend a Royal Garden Party to celebrate the contribution to the nation of the cultural arts sector.
May 31, 2024
Cory stars to lead Low Brass Day at HQ
Glyn Williams and Tommy Tynan will lead a bespoke Low Brass Day at the band's headquarters in August.
May 31, 2024
BrookWright Music: Chromatic Agility Studies Vols 1&2 (Matt Harper)
Improve your technical agility with a brace of new study books
May 31, 2024
Evans celebration takes tartan shape in Scotland
A great day of music making, entertainment and fun is being planned by the Scottish Brass Band Association to honour the one and only Richard Evans.
May 31, 2024
Davis becomes new MD at Wantage Concert Brass
The experienced Chris Davis OBE has become the new Musical Director of Wantage Concert Brass.
May 31, 2024
Death of David Tinker
The death of the respected bandsman David Tinker has been announced.
May 31, 2024
Entries now Open for Fife
If you want to try to get to the British Open then you need to get your entries in for the Fife Charities Open Contest.
May 31, 2024
British Open general ticket sale
Tickets for the 170th British Open Championship will be available from Friday morning — with loyalty scheme members getting their chance to book their seats 24 hours before.
May 29, 2024
Elland inspires with side by side approach
A day of musical inclusivity inspired players of all ages and abilities.
May 29, 2024
Amendments made to Tameside results
Enquiries lead organisers to amend the overall First, Second and Third title awards for this year's Tameside Whit Friday contests.
May 29, 2024
Laganvale comes under kingdom of Fyffe
Charles Fyffe has been appointed the new Musical Director of Laganvale Metal Technology Band.
May 29, 2024
Get your banding PR right
There is a timely chance to improve your banding PR skills with special BBE webinar this evening.
May 29, 2024
Bank Holiday bargains at Band Supplies
There are a host of great instruments looking for a new home at Band Supplies.
May 27, 2024
