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British Bandsman's new website is up and running.

 

British Bandsman’s new website is up-and-running at www.britishbandsman.com

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Established in 1887, British Bandsman is the leading international brass magazine and has been published weekly for 122 years.

Throughout its history, British Bandsman has been edited by many influential figures, and it continues to prove its relevance and authority by providing a well-researched, informed and entertaining window on the brass scene.

Launch

Now, with the launch of a new-look website, www.britishbandsman.com BB offers more than ever before.

Stories

Want to hear about the latest big stories?

Visit the news page and keep up-to-date with the latest developments in the brass world.

Bookmark this page on your internet browser and prepare to be blown away!British Bandsman

Clips

Want to see great brass clips?

Five times a week, there will be brand new video clips, featuring some of the finest bands, ensembles and players around.

Bookmark

Bookmark this page on your internet browser and prepare to be blown away!

Want to know about concerts in your area?

Diary

See the diary dates page for details of all events advertised in British Bandsman.

Looking for a player, conductor or teacher?

Check out the professional network page for details of how to contact some of the leading names in banding.

Do you have a vacancy, product, event or service to advertise?

Advertising

Contact the Advertising Manager and reach the biggest audience in the worldwide brass market.

Subscribe

Want to subscribe? It’s as little as £4.85 per month – plus you will receive a free CD!

UK readers can subscribe to BB via direct debit, and non-UK readers can also have the magazine sent to their desktop for as little as £4.85 per month. This is a 20% saving on the cover price!

CD

All new and re-subscribers will soon receive an exclusive British Bandsman CD, featuring tracks nominated in our 2008 Recordings of the Year issue, including Black Dyke, Cory, Steven Mead, Foden’s, Leyland, David Childs, Katrina Marzella and Spanish Brass!

Visit the new-look British Bandsman website now. We’re impressed and are sure you will be too!

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