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No money yet at YBS

February 07, 2005
YBS announce that they are still in the searching process for a new sponsor.


Tullis grab some bones.

February 07, 2005
Tullis Russell Miles capture a couple of new bonemen in time for the Regionals.


Brighton set for Irish Jig

February 07, 2005
Brighton Brass Band will be setting the pace at this years St. Patrick's Day Parade in London.


Ireland add to the ranks

February 07, 2005
Ireland Coliery Chesterfield have been busy in the signing on stakes.


Police round up more locals

February 07, 2005
The South Yorkshire Plice Band have rounded up a few new players for their forthcoming contest season.


John Clarke

Results: Brass at the Guild

February 06, 2005
Alliance Brass and John Clarke take the honours. John James was there to witness almost everything that went on. Here is his report.


Nigel Taken

Results: Yeovil Entertainment Contest

February 05, 2005
Aveley & Newham with Nigel Taken take the annual entertainment top prize in Yeovil.


Pontins

Interesting works for Pontins

February 04, 2005
An eclectic selection of test pieces has been announced for the 2005 Pontins Championships. In fact everything from 1928 — 1998 to keep everyone happy.


Pontins

2005 Pontins

February 04, 2005
Some pretty important announcements for the bands have been made for 2005.


2005 BFBB Survey

February 03, 2005
The results of the 2005 British Federation of Brass Bands Survey have been released. 173 bands in England returned their forms and this is what they said.


Woodfalls celebrate 10 years of SWT

February 03, 2005
Let the train take the strain as Jimmy Saville used to say as Woodfalls enjoy 10 years of partnership with SWT.


New faces at Carlton Brass

February 03, 2005
Butlins Champions add new players to theranks ahead of the Regionals.


Thanks and Best Wishes

February 03, 2005
Nice to see a band taking the time to thank former players, as Sellers say goodbye to two players.


Derek Renshaw

Renshaw heads for Chapeltown

February 03, 2005
Frmer Stocksbridge MD returns back to the contesting fold with the Chapeltown Band from Sheffield.


Phillip McCann

McCann Fielding new Sellers

February 03, 2005
Phillip McCann will be welcoming some new faces in time for the forthcoming Yorkshire Regional Championships in Bradford, including Nigel Fielding from Grimethorpe.


New leadership at Columbus

February 03, 2005
A new duo will be taking the helm at Brass Band of Columbus in the next week or so as Tim Jameson and Tony Zilincik take over the conducting roles.


Results: Gwent Youth Festival

February 03, 2005
The full results of the recent Greater Gwent Youth Brass Band Festival held on the 29th January.


Wales to return to the four?

February 02, 2005
Could Wales be on the verge of a new formula for picking its European candidate and having a new grading system as well.


Ibstock win appeal

February 02, 2005
A delighted Ibstock Brick Brass Band has won its appeal to stay in the Midlands First Section — but will it end there?


Jonathan Corry

Corry set for Ulster Concerto

February 02, 2005
The talented conductor and musician Jonathan Corry is set to perform the Hayden Trumpet Concerto with the Ulster Orchestra.


Derwent set to sound Sharpe

February 02, 2005
Derwent Brass welcome Andrew Sharpe to their ranks for the forthcoming Regional Championships.


Thomas set to star on OZ trip

February 02, 2005
British Solo Champion set for concert debut ahead of Ern Keller attempt.


Dr Roy Newsome

Newsome returns with the baton

February 02, 2005
He may have retired from the box, but Dr Roy returns once more to the rostrum at the Regionals.


Stonesfield sign Samuel

February 02, 2005
Neil Samuel joins Stonesfield Silver for Regional qualifiers.


Darrol Barry

Darrol Barry wins top web award

February 01, 2005
The composer Darrol Barry is the winner of the signature tune composition for themouthpiece.com




wobplay

New ownership announced for World of Brass, Wobplay and World of Sound

July 1 • The trio of leading brass band music brands have been bought as an independent business by Adam Goldsmith and Nicki Tonge.


Spring Festival

Venues and dates for 2027 & 2028 Spring Festival announced

July 1 • Town Hall Birmingham and the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire will host the 2027 and 2028 British Open Spring Festival contests as long term plans are put in place following feedback.


Cory

Cory set for Tibetan title challenge in Kerkrade

June 30 • The Welsh champion will head to the World Music Contest armed with a third adventure of Tintin courtesy of the pseudonym inspired Paul Raphael.


Score

Kapitol looking for York judges...

June 30 • Kapitol Promotions and the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators are looking for people to start their judging journey in York in September.


Regent Hall Concerts - Central Band of the RAF

Thursday 2 July • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Air Force Squadronaires

Friday 3 July • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Brass - Living Lines

Sunday 5 July • St Saviour's, Pimlico, St.George's Square, Pimlico, London SW1V 3QW


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 5 July • St Alfege Church . Greenwich Church Street. London SE10 9BJ


Regent Brass - Brass on the Grass

Wednesday 22 July • The College Garden, Westminster Abbey, Deans Yard, London SW1P 3PA


Cross Keys Silver Band

July 2 • Solo Euphonium - With an array of concerts, contests and community engagements lined up for the remainder of 2026, we're looking to fill our Solo Euphonium seat. If you're the strong player that we're interested in, please get in touch.


Cross Keys Silver Band

July 2 • Solo Horn - We're looking to recruit a new Solo Horn player to help shape the section in our 2nd section band in South Wales. We have an array of concerts, contests and community engagements lined up for the remainder of 2026.


Crewe Brass

July 1 • Crewe Brass are looking for a FRONT ROW CORNET to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Chris King

MBA, BMus(Hons), LRSM, AoBBA
Conductor, Arranger, Adjudicator, Compere, Band Trainer


               

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