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No wonder Brass Band World Magazine is leading the way in the publication stakes — so check it out for yourselves..

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This month's Brass Band World magazine is once again packed with brilliant articles, features, interviews, rankings and reviews — so why not check it out for yourself?

OUT NOW – the July / August edition of BRASS BAND WORLD

IN THIS MONTH'S EDITION:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Mnozil celebrates 20 years of musical anarchy

ILES AND MORTIMER MEDALLISTS REVEALED

FACETS OF THE HEART
Paul McGhee puts the 2015 top section Butlin's test under his microscope

THE LSO's YOUNGEST EVER PLAYER
Lucy Pankhurst talks to Peter Moore about his new top job

TEAM FLOWERS
The secrets behind Flowers's and conductor, Paul Holland's, success

BRIDGING THE CULTURAL GAP
Professor David King's cultural learning and exchange programme crosses three nations

WAITING FOR EXAM RESULTS OR CONSIDERING CAREER OPTIONS
Consult BBW's autumn EDUCATION GUIDE

UPPER AUSTRIAN YOUTH BAND
Set to take UK by storm — a full guide to the band's tour dates

REVIEWS
CD of the Month — the new Edward Gregson / Chandos collaboration; plus the latest releases from Foden's, Cory and Enfield Citadel bands and the new book from David Horsfield

QUICKFIRE – GENEVA ARTIST
David Morton on his new Principal Cornet job with Eikanger-Bjørsvik Band

BRASS BAND WORLD RANKINGS
British Open stats and the full World Rankings from Gordon Simpson

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Radio listings and a full run-down of what's on in the brass world.

It's all in your July / August edition of BRASS BAND WORLD — quality worth reading

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http://brassbandworldmagazine.blogspot.co.uk/

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Youth Brass 2000

Results: 2026 National Youth Championships of Great Britain

March 29 • There were competitive titles for Youth Brass 2000, St Austell Youth and Elland Silver as well as plenty of great non-competitive performances to enjoy in Birmingham.


Youth Champs

Birmingham hosts National Youth Championships

March 28 • If you are anywhere near Birmingham today, get along and enjoy plenty of fantastic brass band performers.


Withington

Withington returns to Grimethorpe

March 28 • Allan Withington will lead Grimethorpe Colliery at the British Open and Albert Hall National Final, as contesting connection with Carlton Main comes to an end.


Adams

Trombone stars add to Adams artist line-up

March 28 • Tom Challinor and Jonathan Pippen have become Adams Artists.


The Hepworth Band - Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestra

Saturday 18 April • Huddersfield Town Hall HD1 2TA


Regent Brass - Woodbridge Excelsior Band and Russell Gray

Saturday 9 May • The Salvation Army (Regent Hall), Oxford Street, London W1C 2DJ


Contest: Whit Friday March Contests

Friday 29 May • Saddleworth & Tameside OL3


The Hepworth Band - Brassband Burgermusik Luzern

Saturday 30 May • Dewsbury Minster, Vicarage Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire WF12 8DD


Regent Brass - Living Lines

Sunday 5 July • St Saviour's, Pimlico, St.George's Square, Pimlico, London SW1V 3QW


Hucknall and Linby Mining Community Brass Band

March 29 • Bb AND Eb BASSES WANTED!. We are a friendly 1st section band based in Nottingham - rehearsal Thursday Evening. We have an exciting year planned with a visit to Whit Friday and a place secured at the nationals following our success at the midlands area!


Regent Brass

March 29 • Regent Brass (Championship Section) seek an Eb or Bb Bass to join our friendly, musically ambitious Central London band. We enjoy a varied and balanced schedule of concerts and contests, and regularly premiere new music under the direction of Alan Duguid.


Chinnor Silver

March 27 • We are a friendly progressive 1st Section band who need a couple of seats filled.. Bb BASS and PERCUSSIONIST are on our wanted list so if you are looking for a new banding challenge get in contact. We rehearse on Wednesdays and have good realistic diary.


Julian Bright


Conductor, Compere/MC, Cornet Soloist


               

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