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New season beckons for Foden's youngsters
August 17, 2017
A new season and hopefully lots of new recruits as Foden's Youth and Junior Bands look forward to an exciting 12 months.
Baker enjoys Argentinian rhapsody
August 17, 2017
Brett Baker has just come back from Argentina after playing a rhapsodic role in Sante Fe low brass festival.
Yamaha to support Bradwell open tuition
August 17, 2017
Lucy Cutt, Ben Godfrey and Jack Wilson will be leading a free masterclass morning ahead of a great evening of charity music making.
Cornish Youth look forward to new season with world class leads
August 17, 2017
The talented youngsters of the Cornish Youth Band will be working with world class talent over the next 12 months — starting with a double helping of Cobb excellence.
Prescription help boosts Redruth's contest prospects
August 17, 2017
Financial support from a local pharmacy has helped boost the entertainment contest prospects of Redruth Town Band.
World Rankings — August Update
August 16, 2017
World Champions Brass Band Willebroek seal top 6 spot with recent win in Kekrade.
Radio: Listen to the Band
August 16, 2017
Frank Renton features the soloists and bands performing at the Brass Band Gala Concert the day after the 165th British Open Championships.
Complete student satisfaction at Salford
August 16, 2017
The Musical Arts Programme at the University of Salford has gained a 100% satisfaction rating from the influential National Student Survey.
Gregson looks forward to brace of major premieres
August 14, 2017
Two new works by composer Edward Gregson will be featured at the influential Presteigne Festival later this month.
Yamaha stars to lead tuition weekend
August 14, 2017
Garry Cutt will lead the Yamaha Neo artists Kirsty Abbotts, Lucy Cutt, Steve Walsh and Simon Gresswell on a weekend course of tuition based at Lutterworth College — so if you want to enjoy it get in touch.
Major release for Clarke compositions
August 11, 2017
Nigel Clarke's major works, 'A Richer Dust' and 'Mysteries of the Horizon' have been released on a new CD.
Irwin looks forward to high wire role at Dyke
August 11, 2017
Martin Irwin has just made his debut sop appearance at Black Dyke and is now looking forward to the major challenges of the Open and Nationals with his new instrument in hand.
Critical acclaim for Childs concerto premiere
August 11, 2017
David Childs' premiere of Paul Mealor's new euphonium concerto has been met with widespread critical acclaim.
Blewbury youngsters ready for German tour
August 10, 2017
32 youngsters will be heading to a beautiful part of Germany later this month to entertain new audiences on a fantastic tour.
Wychavon gains entry boost
August 10, 2017
Entries are up by 30% for the Wychavon Festival of Brass — but there is still plenty of time to get your name on the programme.
Bribery attempt on adjudicator...
August 9, 2017
A brass banding snippet for the archives reveals that our contesting history wasn't always a bastion of Edwardian rectitude...
Abbotts to start exciting new solo and duet future
August 9, 2017
The multi-award winning principal cornet player Kirsty Abbotts is looking forward to enjoying embarking on two new chapters in her life this weekend.
Radio: All Brass Radio
August 8, 2017
Plenty of great music has made it onto the top 20 list this month.
Pennine Music Summer Sale
August 8, 2017
There are plenty of great bargains to be bagged at Pennine Music at the moment — so hurry up and find out more.
2018 European Solo Competition details released
August 8, 2017
If you want to become the European Solo Champion then you need to be both brilliant and ready to get your entry in.
