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The latest edition of Brass Band World magazine is out now — packed with features, articles, news and the announcement of their CDs of the Year...

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The latest edition of Brass Band World magazine has just been published and is packed with great features, interviews and articles

IN THIS MONTH'S EDITION…

COVER STORY — THE WIZARD OF OZ
Meet the remarkable multi-instrumentalist, James Morrison, plus a review of Merv Collins's new book on the Australian's incredible life-story.

THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT!
Or is it — Paul McGhee attempts to define 'entertainment' on the eve of the Brass in Concert Championship

PICTURES FROM THE PAST
Howard Snell gives a composer's introduction to the Scottish Open test-piece — Gallery

BBW'S RECORDING AWARDS 2015
Find out which CDs were nominated and which have lifted BBW's Band and Solo CD Awards in 2015?

RED CARPET MOMENT
World of Sound takes a bow for recording 11 out of the 12 nominated CDs for BBW's recording awards, including our two winning Band and Solo CDs 2015!

'GANBUSTER' SUCCESS!
The new Facebook generation band 'Down Under'

PRO PLATFORM
Leading brass band conductor, Russell Gray's survival guide on the rehearsal room podium and a Q&A with the Principal Bass Trombone of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra — Roger Argente!

CENTRE BAND
Tredegar Town Band breaks new artistic boundaries for the brass band genre

SOUNDS OF A CENTURY
Wingates Band celebrates 100 years of cutting fine recordings

WELSH DRAGON ROARS AGAIN!
British National Final day retrospective as Cory Band secured fourth 2015 British National title for Wales

YOUNG VOICES
Mark Good meets Ross Dunne

REVIEWS
The Septura recording phenomenon; new Christmas concert music from Lake Music and Triumphonic Productions, plus a fresh euphonium solo from Superbrass; The Royal Air Force College Band's UK Battle of Britain concert tour; Enfield Citadel Band with the RAF Brass Quintet and Les Neish, plus Grimethorpe Colliery in London concerts; Sterling launches affordable Royale range, tomandwill.com offer solid protection for your instruments, Willson strikes the right 'tenor' and the 'must have' B&S Challenger II Philip Cobb London trumpet.

THE BRASS BAND WORLD NEWS
Band Supplies steps in support Scottish Festival; BBC Radio 2 launches search for Young Brass Award 2016; and Italy launches first brass band association!

Find out which CDs were nominated and which have lifted BBW's Band and Solo CD Awards in 2015?BBW magazine

BRASS BAND WORLD RANKINGS
With Gordon Simpson

DIARY DATES
What's on around the world in November and December

AND ANOTHER THING
On the wry side with Murray Aitken and Nezzy

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RAH

MPs vote against Albert Hall ticket proposals

June 16 • A Private Members Bill to amend the constitution of the charity that runs the Royal Albert Hall and its long held ticketing policy has been defeated in Parliament amid accusations of "outrageous profiteering".


pocast

4BR Review: Episode 19

June 15 • Join Iwan Fox and Chris Thomas on Wednesday 17th June at 7.00pm for the latest live broadcast 4BR Review.


Thoresby

Result: 2026 Wetherby March & Hymn Tune

June 15 • Thoresby Colliery takes 'The Drovers' march and hymn tune honours in Wetherby.


Newstead

Result: 2026 East Midlands March & Hymn Tune Contest

June 15 • Newstead Brass lead the march and hymn way to victory at a sunny Harborough.


Barnsley Brass - Black Dyke Band

Thursday 25 June • St Mary's Church. Church Street. Barnsley S70 2AH


Regent Hall Concerts - Junior Guildhall Brass Band

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Royal Sackbut Collective

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Dobcross Silver Band - Mossley Band

Sunday 28 June • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - Central Band of the RAF

Thursday 2 July • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Chinnor Silver

June 17 • Our COMMUNITY BAND meet again on Monday (22nd) and we welcome players of all standards to join us for a relaxed,friendly rehearsal with Tea and cake and it’s all free.. Rehearsals are at 11am in our own bandroom playing with us does not effect your band.


Longridge Band

June 16 • Longridge Band invite applications for the positions of Flugel and Eb Bass.. We are a friendly and committed band that enjoys a great balance of concerts and contests throughout the year. A contribution to travel expenses are provided.


Harrogate Band

June 15 • After a fantastic result at the Wetherby Drovers Contest, The Harrogate Band are looking for a front row and a back row cornet player to complete the team. Rehearsals Weds 8pm with occasional Sundays at our own bandroom with great transport links


Rob Nesbitt

BSc, PG Cert. Ed.
Cartoonist , illustrator, writer


               

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