News / 2022
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New Higgins work at Aldeburgh Festival
May 28, 2022
A new cantata by composer Gavin Higgins will be featured at the famous Aldeburgh Festival next month.
Wessex Summer School announced tutor line-up
May 28, 2022
Course Director Michael Fowles will be joined by a host of star performers to inspire the delegates on the forthcoming Wessex Band Summer Course.
Rothwell add to cornet strength
May 28, 2022
The Grand Shield winners add strength to their cornet section ahead of the major contests later in the season with singing of the experienced Andy Novell.
Death of Barry Aldous
May 28, 2022
The death has been announced of the respected player and administrator Barry Aldous.
Lewis Merthyr to help light up the nation
May 27, 2022
Welsh band heads to London to help light the beacons of celebration for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
Promotion aim for new Welwyn MD
May 27, 2022
New MD Will Douglas hopes to lead Welwyn Garden City Band back up the promotion ladder.
New Fayre on offer from Hammonds
May 25, 2022
The Hammonds Band is going to be busy in recording mode in the future as they start a new series of CD releases.
Wrong trousers delight for WFEL Fairey
May 27, 2022
The Stockport band will be teaming up with the wonderful duo of Wallace & Gromit for a unique collaboration in July.
British Bandsman magazine to close
May 27, 2022
After 135 years reporting on the banding world, British Bandsman magazine will cease publication.
No more Maines supply at Bodmin
May 26, 2022
The vastly experienced John Maines calls time on a nine year Cornish partnership with Bodmin Town as he returns to the North West.
Albert Hall tickets on sale
May 26, 2022
Tickets for the Royal Albert National Finals will go on sale later this week.
Mets ready for 125th anniversary
May 26, 2022
Castletown Metropolitan Silver Band will be celebrating its 125th anniversary with the help of some great brass banding friends.
SBBA Award for Newtongrange player
May 26, 2022
Chris Griffin has been presented with Life Membership of the Scottish Brass Band Association.
Brass Bands for Ukraine
May 26, 2022
The banding movement is being asked to show its support for the people of Ukraine through a new initiative by composer Phil Lawrence.
Welsh youth looks to celebrate 40th birthday
May 26, 2022
It is hoped that the 40th anniversary of the formation of the National Youth Brass Band of Wales can be marked by a special concert event later this year.
John Wilson becomes Honorary President of Black Dyke
May 25, 2022
The critically acclaimed big band and orchestral conductor has accepted the role of Honorary President of the Yorkshire band.
Saddleworth Whit Friday details announced
May 25, 2022
All 11 contests return on the Saddleworth Whit Friday circuit this year
Final chord for Carlton Main and McElligott
May 25, 2022
The successful six year partnership between Carlton Main Frickley and Ian McElligott has come to an end.
Whit and wisdom fuel Comber Brass future
May 25, 2022
A great youth band workshop day and a trip to the Whit Friday contests is fuelling the future plans for Coomber Brass
Lawson takes top seat at WFEL Fairey
May 25, 2022
New Zealander Kyle Lawson returns to UK to take on principal cornet role at WFEL Fairey Band.
Death of Dave Paterson
May 25, 2022
The death has been announced of the respected bandsman Dave Patterson.
Grimey set for another National victory...
May 24, 2022
The stage is set for Grimethorpe aka Grimley Colliery Band to win the National title once more at the Royal Albert Hall...
All that jazz and more...
May 21, 2022
Two ensembles from Brass Band of Battle Creek made sure the local population was left in no doubt who was in town this weekend...
French Open maintains attraction
May 21, 2022
The 26th French Open Championships will take place in the wonderful Loire Valley town of Amboise next month.
Sounds of Summer brass returns to Leeds
May 21, 2022
The wonderful sounds of brass bands playing in public bandstands will be heard again in Leeds this year.
