News / 2021
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Epic Tredegar connection in Amersham
October 23, 2021
Two banding organisations with a shared community ethos will link up later today for a musical showcase.
The joy of free music making
October 23, 2021
Dobcross Youth Band continues to inspire the next generation of young players with their free access approach.
New trom signing for Carlton Main Frickley
October 21, 2021
Joe Heartfield, one of the UK's rising trombone talents has been signed by Carlton Main Frickley Band.
Changes to consider for Spectrum
October 23, 2021
An extensive list of small amendments and errata has been issued for bands to take into account on Gilbert Vinter's 'Spectrum'.
No Bounds but 5 star acclaim for Maltby
October 21, 2021
A collaboration with a local electronic artist sees Maltby Miners perform music inspired by the ebb and flow of public transport traffic in Sheffield.
Pemberton and Webster to help revitalise Salvation Army link
October 21, 2021
A new musical initiative hopes to renew a musical link between the banding movement and the Salvation Army.
Flowers sop star signs for BBE
October 21, 2021
Paul Richards will bring his years of business as well as playing experience and excellence to his new role as a trustee of Brass Bands England.
Yorkshire announces judges for 2022 Area Championship
October 21, 2021
The contest schedule and list of judges the Yorkshire bands will have to impress to get the Cheltenham and London has been announced.
Contest dates for 2022 Regional Championships
October 20, 2021
The qualification action will take place over four weekends across the UK next February and March.
Geneva's stamp of heritage
October 20, 2021
21 years of Geneva Instrument manufacturing has been celebrated with a new video production from the company.
Death of Ronnie Kennedy
October 18, 2021
The death has been reported of the hugely respected player and conductor Ronnie Kennedy.
Ratby savour congratulations
October 18, 2021
The Ratby Co-operative Band has thanked the banding community for their messages of support and congratulations following their outstanding Royal Albert Hall result.
Report & Results: 2021 NIBA Championships
October 18, 2021
1st Old Boys return to the top of the winner's rostrum as section titles head to CWA Brass and Dynamic Brass in Armagh.
Have your say on Brass Bands Wales
October 17, 2021
The general Quarterly Meeting of Brass Bands Wales will be held on a Zoom platform later this month — and you can have your say.
Foden's to mark Littlemore banding contribution
October 17, 2021
The contribution made by Allan Littlemore to the banding movement and to Foden's and Leyland Bands will be marked in a special concert in Sandbach later today.
City of Bradford add youth and experience
October 17, 2021
The Yorkshire band has busy busy signing up playing talent as they look ahead to a busy few months.
Rainford add to the ranks
October 17, 2021
New signings bolster the ranks of Rainford Band as they look ahead to the Scottish Open in Perth next month.
The Vikings have been coming again and again over the years
October 15, 2021
The Wobplay recording platform now has a fantastic selection box of great Eikanger Bjorsvik CD recordings for you to enjoy.
Carlton Main Frickley thank incredible Abbotts
October 15, 2021
Yorkshire band takes opportunity to provide an emotional thank-you to their inspirational principal cornet after she calls a halt to her role after 19 years.
Kapitol issues details of Covid-19 follow-up
October 15, 2021
Bands who took part in Cheltenham and London will be contacted by Kapitol as part of their post-Covid-19 review process.
NIBA Championships to be broadcast
October 14, 2021
The brass band competitions from the the contest in Armagh will be broadcast for the banding world to enjoy.
Report & Results: 2021 DCBBA Solos, Duets, Quartets & Veterans
October 14, 2021
There was plenty of great music making on show at the recent Durham County BBA event.
City of Bristol ready to aim sky high
October 14, 2021
Performances for television, radio and contesting sees City of Bristol Band return to music making with a sky high outlook.
Want to write for brass bands?
October 13, 2021
4BR talks to composer and conductor Andy Duncan about his iWrite composing modules which aim to enable brass band lovers to start composing for the brass band medium — from hymn tunes to test-pieces...
The Musician's Optician eyes National title
October 13, 2021
Allegro Optical — 'The Musician's Optician', is celebrating having reached the finals of the prestigious Optician Awards for the fourth year running.
