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National Youth Band comes of collaborative age in London
The musical collaboration between the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain and the National Youth Orchestra makes a huge artistic impression in the heart of London.
April 15, 2024
Cash boost for bands at new BBE Youth Fest
Bands wishing to take part in the inaugural BBE run Foyle Foundation Youth Fest can get generous help with travel thank to financial boost from sponsors.
April 14, 2024
April flowers with great deals at Band Supplies
Drop Chris Tudball a line at Band Supplies and get your hands on a great April present.
April 14, 2024
Tameside seeks new friends for Whit Friday
If you can spare some time on Whit Friday — why not help out and meet new Friends into the bargain.
April 14, 2024
Conducting duo to judge conductor finalists
Sarah Groarke-Booth and Morgan Griffiths will adjudicate the finalists at the Association of Brass Band Conductors competition in June.
April 14, 2024
Cardwell steps down from great Roller coaster ride after 18 years
Graham Cardwell has stepped down from the role of Musical Director of the Rolls Royce (Derby) Band after 18 years at the helm.
April 14, 2024
NYBBGB ready for double Concerto performance
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain will head to Liverpool and London this weekend to perform Gavin Higgins' 'Concerto Grosso for Brass Band and Orchestra' with their National Youth Orchestra counterparts.
April 12, 2024
Interview with Kevin Stees
We talk to the MD of the newly crowned Champion Band of North America.
April 12, 2024
New podcast from Smith & Grezzy
Sandy Smith and Simon Gresswell have got together to produce a new podcast — and are joined by Duncan Beckley for their first show.
April 12, 2024
Farewell brings success for Savoyat
Composer Pierre-Antoine Savoyat has won the Angelo Inglese International Composer Competition with his work marking the centenary of the death of the great Giacomo Puccini.
April 11, 2024
Easter treats on show at National Youth Band of Scotland
The National Youth Brass Bands of Scotland have been enjoying their Easter Course in Strathallan.
April 11, 2024
Report & Results: 2024 IABCB Championships
Drogheda claim a record equally 15th title in Athlone as Irish National Foresters take section honours.
April 11, 2024
NABBA announces 2025 National test-pieces
Works by Thierry Deleruyelle, Lucy Pankhurst, James Curnow, Philip Sparke, Pimpanit Karoonyavanich and Jared McCunnie will be on show in Fort Wayne in 2025.
April 11, 2024
Watership Brass look forward to Belgian tour
The non-contesting Watership Brass will be heading to Belgium later this year to restart their regular tours.
April 11, 2024
57 bands to battle Spring Festival qualification ladder in Blackpool
There will be a strong line-up of bands looking to gain qualification towards the British Open.
April 10, 2024
Record entry for Holme Valley Contest
25 bands will perform at the 95th Holme Valley Contest in Holmfirth later this month.
April 10, 2024
BandSafe training this evening
There is still time to sign up for essential BandSafe training this evening with BBE.
April 10, 2024
Let's Get Together with Mike Lovatt's Brass Pack
The star trumpet player's 25 piece brass orchestra will pay musical tribute to the iconic figures of Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra.
April 10, 2024
New links for Mercer & Barker
A new partnership link between Mercer & Barker and Muremo/Luthier Timbales sees the mouthpiece makers expand into France and Belgium.
April 10, 2024
Hutchinson ready for busy schedule
A busy period of playing beckons for the Besson star as he prepares to head to Melton, Cardiff, Lithuania, Italy and Scotland over the next couple of months.
April 10, 2024
Fife to welcome 16 bands for festival day of entertainment
Carnegie Hall in Dunfermline will host 16 bands competing for the Fife Brass Band Festival entertainment title.
April 10, 2024
New tuba signing at Black Dyke Band
RNCM student Charlies Cresswell has joined the National champion
April 10, 2024
SBBA award for Sheridan
Alex Sheridan of the Coalburn Silver Band organisation has been presented with honorary life members hip of the Scottish Brass Band Association.
April 10, 2024
New home for Haverhill
Haverhill Silver Band organisation has found itself a new home as it looks towards an exciting future.
April 09, 2024
Dawkes expansion heralds exciting new future
Dawkes Music is set to become one of the largest musical instrument shops in the world — with retail, repair and performance at its heart for customers.
April 09, 2024
