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Penicuik

Three wise men head to Penicuik

December 14, 2012
Three wise musical men have stopped off at Penicuik Silver.


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FABB to reinvent itself in 2013 and beyond

December 14, 2012
New deal with QPAC looks set to secure the contest for the next 5 years.


Kingdom trombones

Budgie smugglers set for Kingdom dip

December 13, 2012
Five of the bravest brass band players in the world are preparing to take a plunge not even a brass monkey would enjoy — all for a great cause.


West Midlands Fellowship

Every little helps....

December 13, 2012
Even Tesco has been showing a bit of festive banding spirit.... and beer


2013 Australian Nationals logo

Top bands head west for the 2013 Australian Nationals

December 13, 2012
A strong line up of bands are set to head to Perth for the 2013 Australian Nationals.


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BBE to consider recommended approach

December 12, 2012
BBE to reveal further recommended approach to supporters in Registry battle in seven days.


Byron Newton

Buzz settles in to NZ life

December 12, 2012
Former Tredegar principal euphonium settles back to homeland musical life with a little help from friends and Besson.


Kerkrade

World Championships looks for entrants

December 12, 2012
The famous WMC Kerkrade contest is looking for entrants to claim a world title.


Drighlington

Drighlington help shine the light

December 12, 2012
The Drighlington Band has helped shine a light on the wonderful work of their local hospice.


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IBBC admits to money problems

December 11, 2012
The ambitious International Brass Band Contest in Belgium has admitted that it faces problems paying bands the money they are owed.


Chris Helme

Radio: Sunday Bandstand

December 11, 2012
More festive music from Chris Helme


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December 10, 2012
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December 10, 2012
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BBE reveals new Registry team

December 08, 2012
Brass Bands England reveals the team that has been running the British Brass Band Regisrty since September.


Ashworth

Ashworth to present registry discussion paper

December 08, 2012
Well known conductor David Ashworth hopes to be able to present a registry discussion paper at this weekend's BBE National Forum.


Besson

Buffet acquires leading German instrument maker

December 07, 2012
Buffet Group acquires B&S GmbH, the leading German brass music instrument manufacturer.


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Record entry for University challenge

December 07, 2012
17 bands will perform at the UniBrass 2013 Championship at Lancaster University next February.


Dobson

Dobson inspires Gillingham success

December 07, 2012
Award winning composer Simon Dobson has inspired Gillingham Imperial to Wessex success.


John Maines

Radio: World of Brass

December 07, 2012
More great music to bring in Christmas with John Maines.


Renotn

Radio: Listen to the Band

December 07, 2012
More from Brass in Concert to enjoy in January at the BBC with Frank


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December 07, 2012
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Cory with Philip Harper

World Rankings: December Update

December 06, 2012
Brass in Concert win sends Cory back to the top of the world rankings.


Long Eaton

Result: 2012 Long Eaton Solo, Duet & Quartet

December 06, 2012
There was a fine turn out of performers at the Long Eaton recent Solo, Duet & Quartet Contest.


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Venue change for BBE Forum meeting

December 06, 2012
There is a change of venue for the BBE National Forum this weekend.


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December 06, 2012
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podcast

Podcast: Whisky High Notes: Episode 1

March 26 • Composer agent and whisky lover, Dr. Naomi Belshaw is joined by Sam McShane, Artistic Director of Kings Place to talk about whisky and classical music...


BrookWright

BrookWright Music: New Jerusalem (Kenneth Downie)

March 26 • A upbeat march to put a concert audience in an immediate good mood from Kenneth Downie.


Guildhall

Guildhall Solo Competition entries now open

March 26 • If you are a brass or percussion player aged 9-18 and Grade 3 and above, them why not enjoy yourself in competition and in finding out more about your playing skills...


Tine Thing Helseth

Best Classical Recording Award for Tine Thing Helseth

March 26 • The Norwegian trumpet soloist has won a prestigious Spellemannprisen for Best Classical Recording for her latest release, 'Echoes'.


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards

Thursday 26 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London. . W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Funny Bones Trombone Octet

Friday 27 March • Oompah Brass XXL. Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Brass Bands England - 2026 National Youth Brass Band Championships

Saturday 28 March • King Edward's School, Edgbaston Park Road, Birmingham B15 2UA


The Hepworth Band - Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestra

Saturday 18 April • Huddersfield Town Hall HD1 2TA


Contest: Whit Friday March Contests

Friday 29 May • Saddleworth & Tameside OL3


Chinnor Silver

March 27 • We are a friendly progressive 1st Section band who need a couple of seats filled.. Bb BASS and PERCUSSIONIST are on our wanted list so if you are looking for a new banding challenge get in contact. We rehearse on Wednesdays and have good realistic diary.


Newport Borough Brass Band

March 27 • After a respectable 4th place in the 2nd Section at the Welsh Area Contest, we are looking for FRONT ROW CORNET (position negotiable) 1st BARITONE, 2ND TROMBONE and Bb BASS players to come and join us on our journey under the baton of Martin McHale BEM.


East London Brass

March 27 • PERCUSSION - ELB are the look out for a percussionist to complement our existing section. We have a sensible diary of contests and concerts and are ambitious to keep progressing as a band.


Julian Bright


Conductor, Compere/MC, Cornet Soloist


               

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