News / 2013
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Advert: Band Supplies
December 23, 2013
There are some brilliant end of year deals to get your hands on from Band Supplies — just right for your New Year's playing resolutions...
Festive broadcast for Lofthouse
December 23, 2013
Lofthouse Brass 200 can heard on the Radio Leeds airwaves this Christmas — not once but twice!
Cupid takes aim at Drighlington
December 23, 2013
Drighlington provides the musical backdrop to a twang from Cupid's arrow at a recent concert.
ISB help Evans close for Christmas
December 23, 2013
Members of the International Staff Band of the Salvation Army helped Chris Evans and the four Strictly finalists enjoy their Christmas broadcast.
Marsden's honest toil reaches 125
December 23, 2013
The Marsden Band will celebrate its 125th birthday in 2014 — a great achievement based on good old honest toil.
Man in black converts to brass bands
December 22, 2013
Former Premier League ref Mark Halsey appears to have made the right decision to become a fan of brass band music...
Butlins announce entertainment fest at Skegness
December 22, 2013
There will be plenty for everyone to enjoy at Butlins in January — from great test pieces and brass band playing to a relaxing pre-results Spa...
US driving force steps down from helm
December 22, 2013
The great Dallas Niermeyer has decided to step down from the rostrum of the Prairie Brass Band after 16 years at the helm.
Northop youngsters gain their Blue Peter Badge
December 20, 2013
The young players of Northop Youth Band have gained their famous Blue Peter Badge by helping celebrate Christmas on the famous children's programme.
Marple's diamond geezer
December 20, 2013
They don't make bandsmen like Mike Jackson anymore, after the modest baritone players receives an award for his 60 years of service to the banding movement.
Travel plans in place for 2014 for Spinnaker
December 20, 2013
A renewed sponsorship deal sees Spinnaker Brass able to plan their musical travels for the future.
Death of David Owen
December 20, 2013
The death of the popular and much respected 'Tojo' has been announced to a shocked Welsh banding movement.
Army ready for logistics of brass band set ups
December 20, 2013
The players that will initially form the three new CAMUS brass bands will soon be on the move to their new homes.
Cory set for 2014 with new trio
December 20, 2013
New signings add to the ranks as European, National and Brass in Concert champions plan for more success in 2014.
Brighouse Youth takes first concert steps
December 20, 2013
The future generations of Brighouse & Rastrick players took their first steps into the limelight recently.
Welsh celebrations last all day
December 19, 2013
The people of Wales now know all about their brass bands — thanks to a day long radio celebration and some brass playing presenters...
Welsh celebration underway
December 18, 2013
The day of Welsh brass band celebrations has started on Radio Wales.
Radio 2 Young Brass Semi finalists announced
December 18, 2013
The eight talented players who will battle it out for a place in the 2014 BBC Radio 2 Young Brass Award Final have been announced.
Greater Gwent announce new course of action
December 18, 2013
The Greater Gwent Youth Band will meeting up in the New Year under the baton of Chris Turner to keep working towards the future.
Seismic change at GUS
December 18, 2013
Solo baritone Jo Stephenson opts to find out more about what makes the earth shake in Australia.
7 year old hero helps local hospice
December 18, 2013
A wonderful evening of music making inspired by a 7 year old wanting to says thanks helps raise hundreds of pounds for local hospice.
Festive shut down for Brass Bands England
December 18, 2013
The doors may be closed for Christmas but you can still leave a message for when BBE gets back!
Deepcar youth development bears fruit
December 18, 2013
The young talent grown and nurtured by the Deepcar Band has really come of national age.
Lydbrook help launch Christmas lottery
December 18, 2013
The Lydbrook Band will be hoping that it helps create lots of festive millionaires this Christmas through the new National Lottery television advert.
