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Chris Helme

Radio: Sunday Bandstand

July 27, 2013
More great music to send out to the banding world from Chris Helme in the heartland of Yorkshire...


Mountains to conquer

Players ready for summit special

July 25, 2013
30 intrepid musical mountaineers will set off on an ever so slightly bonkers triple ascent in aid of a great charity next month.


Trumpets

Archibald takes the orchestral lead

July 25, 2013
Trumpeter Paul Archibald is making sure young brass players are getting a helping hand with their orchestral musical needs this summer...


Symphony Hall

Youngsters benefit from expert leads at Music for Youth

July 25, 2013
Tutors from Wardle High School have helped some talented youngsters enjoy a great time at the Music for Youth Festival in Birmingham.


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From little acorns at Foresters...

July 25, 2013
Two rising stars of the Foresters Brass and Youth Brass 2000 organisation are enjoying their time on a National course...


Wellington Brass

Report & Results: 2013 New Zealand National Championship — Besson Band of the Year

July 24, 2013
Wellington makes it a National 'double' with victory in the Besson Band of the Year entertainment contest.


Ian Porthouse

Cornwall calling for Porthouse and Evans

July 24, 2013
Richard Evans and Ian Porthouse set to lead the Cornwall Youth Band on Christmas and Easter Courses.


Whitburn

Young and old plans for the future at Whitburn

July 24, 2013
An innovative combination of young and old talent in a brand new home heralds an exciting future for Scottish champions.


Camborne

Demelza set for rep debut

July 24, 2013
A talented cornet player with a wonderful Cornish musical name joins the ranks of Camborne Town.


Renton

Radio: Listen to the Band

July 24, 2013
More music from Frank at the BBC.


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Full steam ahead for National Childrens Band this weekend

July 24, 2013
Three fantastic world premieres and a brilliant guest soloist set to help National Children's Band celebrate its 10th birthday.


Mike Kilroy

4BR interview with Mike Kilroy

July 21, 2013
4BR talks to newly appointed Brass Bands England Chairman Mike Kilroy


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Report & Results: 2013 New Zealand National Championship

July 21, 2013
32 year wait is finally over for Wellington Brass as they claim the National title under the direction of David Bremner.


Acid Brass

Fairey back on the musical acid tablets

July 20, 2013
Fairey to once again team up with Turner Prize winning artist Jeremy Deller at reopening of Olympic Park.


Steven Mead

Mead continues on his company travels

July 20, 2013
Euph star continues to rack up the musical air miles — although in future he will do so with some welcome company.


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Temporary change for Butlins

July 20, 2013
All contest secretaries need to ensure they have the right temporary address for Skegness contest correspondence.


Woolston in 2009

Report & Results: 2013 New Zealand National Championship — Street March

July 20, 2013
Woolston Brass makes it five in a row as they march to victory in New Plymouth.


John Maines

Radio: World of Brass

July 20, 2013
More great music on the radio with John Maines.


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BBE Funding awards to innovative projects and bands

July 19, 2013
Brass Bands England help organisations claim Norman Jones Trust Fund awards for their innovative schemes.


Riki McDonnell and Stephen Bulla

Report & Results: 2013 New Zealand National Championship — Champion of Champions

July 19, 2013
The 'Master' Riki McDonnell becomes the Champion of Champions at the New Zealand Championship in New Plymouth.


Katrina and friends

Swiss delights for Marzella

July 19, 2013
Katrina Marzella has just returned home from a wonderful musical trip to Switzerland to play with their National Youth Band.


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New principal at Besses

July 19, 2013
Stephanie Coward has been appointed the new principal cornet at Besses O' Th' Barn Band.


Blidworth

Death of Vicki Sheppard

July 19, 2013
The untimely death has been announced of much loved cornet player Vicki Sheppard.


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Camborne adds strengthening brace

July 19, 2013
Two more signings add to the ranks at Camborne.


Death of Stan Willis

July 19, 2013
The death has been reported of the respected trombone player Stan Willis.




Oldroyd

Oldroyd Brassworks to sell Black Dyke instruments

September 12 • Instruments performed on by members of Black Dyke Band will now be available to buy through Oldroyd Brassworks.


Tewit Youth

Tewit doff caps for Downton premiere

September 12 • Martin Hall and players from Tewit Youth Band will be seen and heard in action on the latest Down Abbey film


NYBBGB

Harper and Brabbins spearhead new era at NYBBGB

September 12 • The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain heralds a new era of artistic leadership and outlook from Philip Harper and Martyn Brabbins.


bbe England

Restructuring at BBE as funding challenges tighten

September 12 • There have been job losses and restructuring of roles at Brass Bands England as the funding landscape produces extensive challenges for the future.


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Saturday 13 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham GL50 4SH


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Sunday 14 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham. . *Please note as of 24th August 2023 the date is provisional according to Kapitol Promotions website GL50 4SH


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Petworth Heritage weekend

Saturday 20 September • Centre of Petworth Town GU28 OAH


Cheltenham Silver Band - Holst Birthday Concert

Saturday 20 September • All Saints Church, All Saints Road, Pittville, Cheltenham GL52 2HG


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards Big Band

Friday 26 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Chinnor Silver

September 11 • Our COMMUNITY BAND are meeting again on Monday (15th) and we would welcome any players who fancy joining us for a relaxed and friendly blow.. All abilities are welcome and meeting with us has no impact on your main band.. Cake and coffee included FREE


Epping Forest Band

September 11 • We have a solo horn vacancy to join our friendly 3rd section band. We have a sensible calendar of contests and concerts.. Situated with close links to the M11/M25 and Central line tube station, with our own band room.. Rehearsals Monday night 8-10pm.


Delph Band

September 9 • We are a friendly, hardworking North West 2nd Section band based in Saddleworth. Rehearsal nights are Mondays and Wednesdays, 8-10pm at Delph Band Club. We are currently looking to fill the following positions; Tutti Cornet, Percussion and Eb Bass.


Lt Col David Barringer MBE

BMus (Hons)
Conductor and adjudicator


               

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