News / 2024
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Harper passion ignites Italian progress
December 04, 2024
Philip Harper's recent trip to Rome adds to the musical experience and development of the Italian Brass Band.
Slide Action claims BBC Music Magazine accolade
December 04, 2024
The debut CD release from the Slide Action trombone quartet is the December Recording of the Month in the BBC Music Magazine.
Fond horn farewell and warm welcome at Brighouse
December 04, 2024
Brighouse & Rastrick Band has said a fond farewell to horn player Trevor McCormick but welcomes new player Alice Clarke.
New year progress to be finally made on Todmorden Bandstand
December 04, 2024
The Grade 2 listed structure could finally be revitalised after local council gains ownership
BBE closed for festive period
December 04, 2024
The offices of Brass Bands England will be closed from 20th December — opening on 6th January.
Bon Accord to honour inspirational founder
December 04, 2024
The Bon Accord Band will unveil a plaque to honour their founder conductor Stewart Watson MBE in Aberdeen.
Royal Welsh students to bring festive cheer in Cardiff
December 04, 2024
The Royal Welsh College Brass Band will round off 2024 with a special lunchtime concert at the Hoddinott Hall in the heart of the Welsh capitol.
Smith & Grezzy Big Chat Brass podcast: Latest episode out now
December 04, 2024
The podcast pairing discuss the 'Golden Rules' of banding
Cardiff offers warm welcome for UniBrass Championships
December 02, 2024
Cardiff University will offer two halls, great facilities and a warm pub welcome to students players and performers in February.
Hillary appointment brings anniversary excitement for Poynton
December 02, 2024
Acclaimed video game conductor Tom Hillary brings excitement to 200th celebrations for VBS (Poynton).
Result: 2024 Belgium National Championships
December 02, 2024
Brass Band Willebroek retains their Belgian title to book their berth in Stavanger, as section awards go to Brassband Bacchus, Brassband Panta Rhei, Brassband Zuid-Limburg and Academic Brass Band in Heist-op-den-Berg.
Major rule changes for National Championships of Great Britain
November 29, 2024
New borrowed players rules and qualification numbers for Cheltenham and London come into force from 1st January.
Black Dyke's Bliss nominated in Presto Classical Music Awards
November 28, 2024
The critically acclaimed Chandos recording is nominated as one of the 100 Classical Music Recordings of the Year.
New youth band launched by the cooperation band
November 28, 2024
The Scottish champion will launch its brand new youth band this weekend in Scotland — and it has open doors to young players.
Belgian bands prepare for National challenges
November 28, 2024
16 will take part in the 44th Belgian National Championships this weekend.
Whitburn to return to Keli stage
November 28, 2024
Whitburn Band will be part of a welcome return of Martin Green's explosive stage production of 'Keli'.
Peripatetic battle continues in Scotland
November 28, 2024
Accusations of betrayal ramp up rhetoric in hope that Scottish Government will intervene to protect music services.
Judges announced for 2025 Scottish Championships
November 28, 2024
The judges who will pick the all important Cheltenham and Albert Hall qualifiers in Perth have been announced.
New prize winning works to be premiered by Elland
November 28, 2024
A trio of exciting new works have won the recent Elland Silver Band Composer Competition.
Big Band Composers set for world premieres
November 28, 2024
A new composer initiative sees six young composers produce cracking new works for school Big Bands
Death of Davie Bennison
November 28, 2024
The death has been reported of one of Scottish banding's most popular figures.
Can you composer a new castell march to win Eisteddfod prize?
November 28, 2024
If you can compose a classic Welsh march then you could win £500.
Hammonds to add to Christmas Day joy
November 28, 2024
Hammonds Band will on television screens on Christmas Day as they provide the musical accompaniment to the morning Eucharist Service.
TATA says hello to new MD
November 28, 2024
Tredegar tuba player Ceri Parry Morgan is the new MD at Tata Brass Band.
Gernon steps down from MD role
November 28, 2024
St John's Band (Mossley) is looking for a new MD as Martin Gernon steps down after successful tenure with the baton.
