News / 2012
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Cory opt for youthful development
December 19, 2012
Cory look to the future with announcement of new Youth Band.
You only sing when you're winning...
December 19, 2012
Sir Alex leads the singing as the Manchester United Supporters Band provide the festive entertainment at Old Trafford.
New additions and roles at Tredegar
December 19, 2012
New players and a new addition to the conducting team at Masters champion.
Student break for MD
December 19, 2012
Jeremy Meddows-Taylor ends his student association with Cardiff University Brass Band in fine style.
Death of Pat Hussey
December 19, 2012
The death has been announced of former City of Coventry player Pat Hussey.
Enter but do not register says BBE
December 18, 2012
Brass Bands England urges English bands to enter Regional Championships but not to register with BBP in the process.
Dedication and delight for Chalford
December 18, 2012
There were great memories and plenty of great playing on show from the combined Chalford forces in Stroud recently — including a fairytale finish.
English National invitations sent to bands
December 18, 2012
The top 10 ranked English bands have been sent their invitations to compete at the English National Championships.
Report & Results: 2012 Brass Factor
December 18, 2012
The recent Brass Factor contest in Holmfirth really showed just where the best of British really can be found.
Santa brings Scotland an extra million in his instrument sack
December 18, 2012
Scottish schools to get extra £1m for musical instruments.
2013 UniBrass draw revealed
December 18, 2012
The student bands taking part in the 2013 UniBrass contest now know if they have to get up before Countdown to take part in the great 2013 event.
McLeod takes over from Musson at Leyland
December 18, 2012
Young euph star James McLeod takes over from high flying Lewis Musson at Leyland.
Test Piece workshop reminder
December 18, 2012
The joint ABBA/NABBC Test Piece Workshop will take place on January 6th — so make sure you get along to Baliff Brdige.
Radio: Sunday Bandstand
December 18, 2012
More fine festive music to get you into the Christmas spirit from Chris Helme
Midlands confirm BBP Registry for Area entry
December 17, 2012
The Midlands Regional Committee inform bands that they must be signed up with the Brass Band Players Registry to compete at 2013 Area contest.
London confirms BBP Registry requirement
December 16, 2012
Bands wishing to take part in the London & Southern Counties Regional Championship need to be signed by with the Brass Band Players Registry.
West of England Area confirms BBP Registry to apply
December 16, 2012
The bands wishing to take part in the West of England Regional Championships must be signed up with the Kapitol backed Brass Band Players Registry.
Bands urged to enter North West Area Championship
December 16, 2012
The North West Regional Committee urges bands to enter the Area contest in new approach to safeguard event.
Nonagon at the Octagon in 2013
December 15, 2012
There is a 9 sided battle to enjoy at the Octagon Theatre for the 36th Yeovil Entertainment Contest next February.
Foden's media profile grows
December 15, 2012
Double champions set for another BBC1 appearance as they continue to build a national media profile.
Death of Simon Applegate
December 15, 2012
The death has been announced of Guernsey Concert Brass MD, Simon Applegate.
Police to act on missing Registry items
December 14, 2012
Police confirm formal enquiries made over alleged missing items at British Brass Band Registry in Barnsley.
Advert: Band Supplies
December 14, 2012
There is a brilliant pre-Christmas sale on at Band Supplies — and you can win a great new Kindle too in our prize draw!
Final slice of American Prize
December 14, 2012
American euphonium player will round off the year with a prize performance with double champions Foden's.
