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Russell Gray

NABBC announce Gray masterclass

October 07, 2013
The third in the series of inventive masterclass initiatives is set to take place in Essex later this month.


Flowers in action

Flowers set for National camera work

October 07, 2013
The cameras of students from the University of Gloucestershire will be following Flowers to the Albert Hall this year.


Youth players

European Youth Championship announced

October 07, 2013
There will be a new European Youth Band Championship held at the Euros in Perth next year.


Mark Ford

Ford escorts UK bands

October 07, 2013
Australian conductor enjoys his recent tour to the UK — with him giving a helping hand to Foden's and 4BR!


Smithills

Matinee idols pack them in at Bolton

October 07, 2013
A first matinee performance from Smithills Senior Band packed them in at Bolton's Victoria Hall recently.


GUS in action

Great success for Virtuosi East Anglian Trainers

October 07, 2013
Tutors from the Virtuosi GUS Band lead a successful training day in East Anglia.


Avison takes top seat at Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra.

October 07, 2013
Former Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama student takes a plum trumpet role in the pro ranks.


Albert Hall

Of Distant Memories errata

October 07, 2013
There are a few bits and pieces to put in the contest memory bank for this weekend for the competing bands.


Tylorstown

Report & Results: 2013 West Wales Festival of Brass

October 07, 2013
The contest sun continues to shine on Tylorstown, Llwydcoed, Goodwick, City of Cardiff M2, Ebbw Valley, Goodwick Youth and BTM Juniors in Burry Port.


Brisbane in action

Report & Results: 2013 BRASSFEST

October 06, 2013
Brisbane Excelsior makes it a domestic treble with giant inspired double in their own backyard.


Valaisia

Report & Results: 2013 Swiss Open

October 06, 2013
Valaisia wins the swinging battle of Lucern to set up possible domestic Swiss double.


Ironbridge

Any new mustard and custard composers out there?

October 06, 2013
The Ironbridge Gorge Brass Band Festival Young Composers Competition is open to entries... and looking for some new mustard music.


Littleport Brass

Littleport set for Peacock remembrance

October 06, 2013
Littleport Brass will remember a great banding servant and help a fine charitable cause with a little help from Virtuosi GUS.


Theatre Royal

Northern Open still open for entries

October 06, 2013
If you want to compete at the popular Northern Open, then make sure you get your entries in.


Grimethorpe players

Grimethorpe tutors to lead brass and perc workshop

October 06, 2013
Star tutors from Grimethorpe Colliery Band are to lead the forthcoming Yorkshire & Humberside Brass Band Association workshop.


LBBA Contest

Leicester Contest tops the 70 mark

October 06, 2013
The forthcoming Leicestershire Brass Band Association contest has topped the 70 band mark — with the Norwegians coming too.


Woodfalls

Woodfalls open up their olden doors

October 06, 2013
West of England challenger set to hold open rehearsal ahead of London appearance.


Lostock Hall

Lostock updates in time for 65th birthday

October 06, 2013
Lostock Memorial Band has connected to the rest of the world in time for their 65th anniversary celebrations.


Professor Edward Gregson

Gregson to recall his Distant Memories

October 06, 2013
Professor Edward Gregson will be giving a talk about his National Finals test piece on the eve of the big event.


On Air

Radio: World of Brass

October 06, 2013
More great music to enjoy from John Maines


Bob Childs

Childs set to lead Grimethorpe at Albert Hall

October 04, 2013
Grimethorpe announce that Dr Robert Childs will replace Belgian conductor Luc Vertommen for National Finals.


Kilroy

BBE signals end of English National and British Registry

October 03, 2013
The decision has been made by Brass Bands England to close the British Brass Band Registry and stop running the English National Championship.


Kingdom Brass logo

Report & Results: 2013 Fife Charities

October 03, 2013
Kingdom Brass returns to winning ways in Kirkcaldy.


National Finals

Hope springs eternal at National

October 03, 2013
Alan Hope to become the first honorary president of the National Championships.


Cory in action

Cory open distant doors for London

October 03, 2013
European champion to hold free pre-national open rehearsal ahead of Albert Hall challenge.




Brass in Concert

Brass in Concert tickets go on sale

July 8 • Tickets for the leading brass band entertainment contest weekend in Gateshead are now on sale.


hOSONS

New horizons enjoyed by National Youth exchange

July 8 • Four young players from the National Youth Bands of Great Britain and Switzerland will be enjoying their exchange of musical cultures in the coming weeks


City of Bristol

First recording steps taken by City of Bristol

July 8 • The first weekend of filming and recording has been undertaken by City of Bristol Band to celebrate its 90th anniversary.


Ambassadors

NYBBGB Ambassadors inspiring future generations on outreach tour

July 7 • Over 4,000 primary school pupils will enjoy performances form the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Ambassador Ensemble over the next few days.


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


Sherborne Town Band - Free Music in the park

Sunday 26 July • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Sherborne Town Band - Free Summer Concert- Trowbridge Park

Sunday 9 August • Summer Concert- Trowbridge Park BA14 8AH


Fulham Brass Band

July 7 • Principal Eb bass vacancy:. . Fulham Brass Band, under our inspirational new MD Alan Thomas, are looking for a top class Eb bass player to join us for the First Section National Finals in September and beyond as we seek promotion back to the Championship.


Sherborne Town Band

July 5 • We have positions available for dedicated players on Euphonium, Cornet and Trombone in our fun, friendly Dorset based band.


Bilton Silver Rugby Band

July 4 • The band requires an Eb bass player for our First section band conducted by Jack Fisher. We have a varied and expanding programme of events throughout the year, including our very well attended, themed concerts.


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