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Brass band conductor sentenced for abuse of position of trust
Sam Olsson is sentenced at Bolton Crown Court after pleading guilty to two counts of sexual activity with a girl under 18 by a person in a position of trust.
July 02, 2025
BBE announces partnership with donations platform
Brass Band England member bands can benefit from an easy way to gain cashless donations.
July 02, 2025
No fatigue for touring Mead
Steven Mead has just return from tours of Japan and Australia with China, Taiwan and Hong Kong to come.
July 02, 2025
Sextet after big money at Dr Martin contest
Six bands will look to claim a large slice of prize money at the Dr Martin Wainstone Cup contest this weekend in Yarm.
July 02, 2025
Heroic tributes on latest Baker CD release
Brett Baker has been joined by the National Champion Flowers to record his latest CD — one that pays tribute to the inspirational heroic figures on his musical journey.
July 02, 2025
Cutt and Co offer warm welcome in Enniskillen
Garry Cutt and colleagues will offer a warm musical welcome to delegates on this year's Fermanagh & Tyrone Brass Band Summer School.
July 02, 2025
New stage honours stalwart at Pershore
Bands will perform on the Gordon Hartley-Bennett Stage at the popular Pershore Midsummer Brass.
July 02, 2025
Bands ready for Brighouse March & Hymn Contest
The 24th contest takes place in the famous banding venue this weekend.
July 02, 2025
Granite welcome back Haggart
Alan Haggart returns to Granite City Brass to extend long standing musical connection.
July 02, 2025
Death of Trevor Austin
The death has been announced of the hugely respected founder of Rosehill Instruments Ltd.
July 02, 2025
All inclusive course on offer at St Ronan's
The St. Ronan's Band Camp course takes place next month — and inclusive and free.
July 02, 2025
Glover makes mark in Valencia
Grimethorpe Colliery Band solo euphonium Mark Glover was a guest artist at the recent International Tuba and Euphonium Conference in Spain.
July 02, 2025
Radio: Touch of Brass
More great brass music over the airwaves with Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge.
July 02, 2025
Last chord for Cory legends
The final notes of a decade of unprecedented success have been delivered by Glyn and Helen Williams at Cory Band.
June 30, 2025
Report & Result: Red Admiral March & Hymn Tune Contest
The wizards of Hepworth pick up yet another march and hymn tune victory as they take the inaugural Red Admiral honours.
June 30, 2025
Result: Wetherby Drovers March & Hymn Tune Contest
Crofton Silver drive home with the top prize at Wetherby.
June 30, 2025
Mnozil Brass booked for Symphony Hall in 2027
After their memorable performance in Birmingham on the weekend, over 650 tickets have already been snapped up for their 2027 return.
June 30, 2025
Conductors prepare to claim Final berths
The semi-finalists at the Brass Band Conductors Association Conducting Competition will be looking to book their place in the final this evening in Halifax.
June 28, 2025
Choir pews only for Mnozil
If you want to see Mnozil Brass tonight in Birmingham then be prepared to sit in the choir.
June 28, 2025
Gray Pops in to CBS news...
Russell Gray recently appeared on Minnesota CBS News in the USA to give a plug for the start of the Minneapolis Pop Concert series he is leading.
June 28, 2025
Foden's stars to lead in Armagh once again
Players from Foden's Band will continue to help inspire players of all ages and abilities in Armagh in August.
June 28, 2025
Kirkby playathon helps raise funds for greater musical access
A fantastic 24 hour marathon of music making, including brass sound baths and a dawn chorus of bird song has raised funds to help make Kirkby Stephen Band's HQ fully accessible.
June 28, 2025
Mr Tuba enquiries
Former customers and associates will still be able to contact the Mr Tuba business for the near future.
June 28, 2025
Dalmellington welcome Brill
The Scottish Championship Section band welcomes the appointment of Ralph Brill as their new Associate Conductor.
June 28, 2025
Cory to add another Cornerstone to series
Another series of seminal works are being recorded by the Brass in Concert Champion for a major CD release.
June 28, 2025
