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Friendly fun and music making on offer at Amersham Summer Brass Course
Mike Lovatt and Katy Jones join the the tutor team to offer plenty of musical fun on the inaugural Amersham Summer Brass Course.
April 28, 2024
rooms4groups keep band options open for Cheltenham
The hotel booking specialists have plenty of great deals at perfect hotels for Cheltenham later this year.
April 28, 2024
Final call for Morley March & Hymn Tune contest
Bands need to get their entries in if they want to feature in the popular Morley March & Hymn Tune Contest this year.
April 28, 2024
Result: 2024 Fife Brass Band Festival
Scottish champion, the cooperation band adds further domestic silverware to its name with victory at the Fife Entertainment contest.
April 28, 2024
King and Fountain to lead on NYBBGB Summer concert
Prof David King and James Fountain will provide the inspirational leads for young players from both the UK and Switzerland at the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Summer Course and concert.
April 28, 2024
Palanga schedule announced
Its going to be a busy time of contesting and music making in Palanga as EBBA confirms European Championships time table.
April 27, 2024
Dufton to Durham for the beat of one big drum
John Redgate is a man on a drum mission as he walks 60 plus miles to help fund raising
April 27, 2024
Elland look to fund future ambitions at new home
The Elland Silver Band organisation has ambitious plans to secure its future at a new home.
April 27, 2024
National Youth Band concert broadcast to be aired
You will now be able to enjoy the memorable Easter Course concert given by the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain.
April 27, 2024
Wychavon entries already reaching limits
If you want your band to perform at the Wychavon Festival of Brass later this year then you better be quick — as places are filling up.
April 27, 2024
Bands asked to make special note of practice for Whit Friday
If your band is going to take part on the Saddleworth & Oldham Whit Friday contest circuit this year please take time to read the practice notes...
April 26, 2024
Pemberton's current and future stars shine on solo day
There was a full day of great music making displayed by the Pemberton Old Wigan Band organisation — helped along the way by Helen and Glyn Williams
April 26, 2024
Report & Results: 2024 NWABBA Buxton Contest
Ratby Co-operative, Dobcross Silver and Matlock enjoy their contesting day out at Buxton in taking the top prize silverware.
April 25, 2024
Sound boost for Ray Farr flugels
There has been is a crescendo of demand for Ray Farr flugels with players across the UK and Europe finding the unique sound of the instruments to their (and judges) liking.
April 25, 2024
Brass in Concert line-up and draw details announced.
11 bands will compete for the 2024 entertainment title — with fans having the chance to get first and last right at the draw to win tickets.
April 25, 2024
BrookWright Music: There's no-one like Jesus (African Trad arr. Andrew Wainwright)
A fantastic upbeat concert work that is sure to get feet tapping from Andrew Wainwright
April 25, 2024
Purcell appointment for Cavanagh
Mike Cavanagh has been appointed as the new Head of Wind, Brass & Percussion at the internationally acclaimed Purcell School.
April 25, 2024
Bigger and better Bandamonium promised in Devon
15 bands have already signed up to perform at this year's Bandamonium event around the picturesque villages of West Devon.
April 25, 2024
Troms to head to Durham
The British Trombone Society will host its annual Trombone Day NorthEast in Durham next month
April 25, 2024
Tameside Whit Friday announces contest details
There are ten contest venues on the Tameside Whit Friday circuit this year for bands to try and claim a share of the prize money pots.
April 25, 2024
Welsh League contest rescheduled to November
There is a new date for the SEWBBA Tonyrefail contest.
April 25, 2024
Conductors to face major semi final works
Compositions by Eric Ball and Liz Lane will face the conductors in the semi final of the Brass Band Conductors Competition this year.
April 25, 2024
Brillo Brass returns for repeat performance — 51 after its last.
A wonderful reunion of players will be marked by the performance of Brillo Brass at the forthcoming Chester Music Festival.
April 25, 2024
Newiss casts off from City of Hull
The respected Tony Newiss may well be seen with a fishing rod rather than instrument in his hand in future after bringing to an end his 24 year association with City of Hull Band
April 25, 2024
Death of Tony Small BEM
The death has been announced of one of the Welsh banding movement's most influential and respected figures.
April 25, 2024
