News / 2024
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Black Dyke Festival Workshops
May 17, 2024
There is the opportunity to work alongside the stars of Black Dyke Band at their 'Brass Festival' Day in Huddersfield in June.
Judges to set up discussion forum
May 17, 2024
The Association of Brass Band Adjudicators is to set up a Contest Controllers' Forum with the aim of increasing dialogue and best practice.
Proms in the Playground gets song boost
May 16, 2024
If your band is taking part in the Proms in the Playground initiative this July — them make sure you find out more at a special drop in session with BBE today.
Smith and Grezzy Spring Festival chat...
May 16, 2024
The podcast lads are back to air their thoughts on the issues arising from the recent British Open Spring Festival in Blackpool.
Government congratulations for Eikanger
May 16, 2024
The Minister of Culture and Equality has congratulated the Norwegian champion on their success at the European Championships.
Elgar trio prepare for concert sell out
May 15, 2024
Tickets are going fast for the one-day triptych concert series featuring Foden's Brighouse & Rastrick and Cory in Bromsgrove in June.
Niece to see you to see you Niece...
May 15, 2024
John Barber enjoys a trombone family connection on his recent trip to be featured as guest soloist with Galashiels Town Band.
Ashworth takes baton at Besses
May 15, 2024
The experienced David Ashworth takes the helm at Besses o' th' Barn.
Fairy Tale finish for Broxburn
May 15, 2024
A wonderful youthful fairy tale will be brought to musical life this weekend by Broxburn & Livingston Band.
Change in ownership structure at Kapitol Promotions
May 15, 2024
Nicola Bland's shares in the owners of the National Finals are purchased by The Nicola Morris Trust.
New one way system for Grotton Whit Friday contest
May 15, 2024
A new one way system will be out in place for the Grotton Whit Friday Contest.
BBE fundraising Works for Buxton success
May 15, 2024
Burbage Band (Buxton) will be undertaking an exciting project thanks to the help of Brass Bands England's fundraising specialist.
Webb designed for Foden's
May 15, 2024
Oliver Webb has become the new second trombone at Foden's Band.
Hepworth inspire next generation on Brass Day
May 15, 2024
Everyone had a great time making a noise at the recent Hepworth 'Youth Brass Day' led by Katy Jones of the Halle Orchestra.
Royal Patronage continues at Purcell School
May 15, 2024
King Charles III maintains his patronage link to the school for talented musicians.
Mining connection maintained at Bold As Brass contest
May 15, 2024
The National Coal Mining Museum for England in Wakefield will host 10 bands for the Bold As Brass contest day.
Gray lead comes to an end at Ratby
May 14, 2024
The eight year musical partnership between Mareika Gray and Ratby Co-operative Band has come to an end.
Moore to head to Lake District for Day of Brass
May 14, 2024
Peter Moore will join the award winning London Central Brass Quintet for a 'Day of Brass' in the beautiful surroundings of the Lake District.
New Horizons to be finally met by Regent Brass
May 14, 2024
A concert of classic contemporary works for the brass band medium alongside new exciting ventures will be performed by Regent Brass in London in July.
No more to Hull and back for Jones
May 14, 2024
Dean Jones has stepped down from his role as MD at City of Hull Band.
Report & Result: 2024 Grand Shield
May 11, 2024
Oldham Band (Lees) claims the Grand Shield as Carlton Main Frickley joins them at Symphony Hall in September for the British Open.
Report & Result: 2024 Senior Cup
May 11, 2024
Amersham claims the Senior Cup title as Wantage, Stannington and Ashton under Lyne gain promotion to the Grand Shield with them.
Report & Result: 2024 Senior Trophy
May 11, 2024
Ebbw Valley claims the Senior Trophy as Newtongrange, Haverhill and Marsden enjoy their journeys to Blackpool to gain promotion with them
First look at the new Besson euph in Blackpool
May 10, 2024
Head to the Band Supplies trade stand and you can get the chance to see the new Besson BE969 David Childs euphonium.
Grimethorpe ready to split the air with Green
May 10, 2024
Grimethorpe Colliery Band heads to the North East this weekend to join Ivor Novello composer Martin Green for a performance of 'Split the Air'.
