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Smithills and RNLI

Smithills help keep pushing the boat out

December 03, 2013
Smithills School Senior Band help the local branch of the Bolton RNLI with their fund raising efforts.


Unitevthe Union

New Union leader at Unite

December 03, 2013
Glenn Birks has become the new principal cornet at Unite the Union Band.


Strata Brass

New high grade levels at Strata Brass

December 03, 2013
Strata Brass has announced a number of new signings ahead of the 2014 contesting season in the First Section.


Long Eaton

Results: 2013 Long Eaton Solo, Duet & Quartet

December 02, 2013
There was a great turn out both young and old at Long Eaton recently.


On air

Radio: Listen to the Band

December 02, 2013
More New Year music from Frank at the BBC...


Russell Gray in action

Gray accepts MD role at National Youth Brass Band of Scotland

December 01, 2013
Russell Gray has been appointed the new Musical Director of the National Youth Brass Band of Scotland.


John Packer

Advert: Top brass this Christmas from John Packer!

December 01, 2013
There is plenty of top brass at great prices this Christmas from John Packer Ltd.


Steven Mead

Mead set for Xmas travels

December 01, 2013
Euph star to make musical trips both East and West before he can put his stocking up for Christmas.


Foresters Friendly Society

Foresters recall proud history on-line

December 01, 2013
A wonderful new history project has been brought to life on-line by Foresters Brass 2000, thanks to the Heritage Lottery Fund.


Rob Burnett

Au revoir and croeso for Burnett

December 01, 2013
Former Cory euph star returns to Wales after an enjoyable musical spell in France.


Desford logo

Desford reflect on Japan tour success

December 01, 2013
Desford's recent tour of Japan has been hailed as a great success.


Poynton

Seasonal returns at VBS Poynton

December 01, 2013
There has been a welcome seasonal cornet return at Vernon Building Society Poynton.


Celebrating players

Bilton youth celebrates 2013 success

December 01, 2013
The young players of the Bilton Silver Training Band had had plenty to celebrate this year.


The band in line up

First one off the Christmas rank....

December 01, 2013
The West Midlands Divisional Fellowship Band is perhaps the first band off the festive concert rank...


Cory Band

World Rankings: December update

November 30, 2013
Welsh bands Cory and Tredegar pull further ahead at the top of the rankings.


Burry Port

Report & Results: 2013 SEWBBA Blaenavon

November 29, 2013
The domestic Welsh contesting season ends with Burry Port retaining their Welsh League title as Llwydcoed, Goodwick, Mid Rhondda and Ebbw Valley are also declared champions.


Tony Benn

Dyke provide musical support for Mr Benn

November 28, 2013
Black Dyke has provided the musical sound track to a major new film about the life and career of one of the most controversial political figures of the post war era.


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Advert: Brass Band Insurance Services

November 28, 2013
Fantastic improvements on brass band policies give extra value and peace of mind to customers.


David Childs

Flowers announce Childs signing

November 28, 2013
International euphonium star signs for West of England champion.


Guild Hall

Brass at the Guild Hall adds Open Youth to contest day

November 28, 2013
The popular Brass at the Guild Hall Contest will gain an added attraction of a new British Open Youth event in 2014.


cOMPETITORS

Report & Results: 2013 BBL NI Festival of Brass

November 28, 2013
Cory enjoy themselves in Belfast as Downshire Brass lead the way in the entertainment stakes.


Geneva Instruments

Advert: Geneva Instruments

November 28, 2013
Co-operative victory adds to further Geneva success.


Stan Lippeatt

Lippeatt set to judge at Welsh Open

November 28, 2013
Stan Lippeatt will be the man to impress at the Welsh season opener in Porthcawl in February.


David Hirst

Hirst unites as new MD

November 28, 2013
The vastly experienced David Hirst has been appointed the new MD at Unite the Union in Yorkshire.


Fairey

Fairey additions as they look towards 2014

November 28, 2013
The Fairey Band is already looking forward to the 2014 with the addtion of new players to the Stockport ranks.




Alison Balsom OBE

Mail headline highlights depressing attitudes towards female performers

August 30 • The decision of multiple award winning trumpet player Alison Balsom to retire from the concert stage has been met with an awful objectifying Daily Mail headline.


mORTIMER tROPHY

Mortimer Maestro Trophy ready for a new home

August 30 • For the 35th time this year a Mortimer Maestro Trophy will be presented to the conductor of the British Open Champion.


Mental Health

Crofton to continue support for mental health awareness with new project

August 30 • Yorkshire band takes a proactive approach to mental health wellbeing series of initiatives around their music making.


Brett Baker

Final touches in place for Baker heroics

August 30 • Brett Baker's latest solo CD release will be available at the Royal Albert Hall.


Dobcross Silver Band - Yorkshire Imperial Band

Sunday 31 August • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Contest: 171st British Open

Saturday 6 September • Broad Street, Birmingham. B1 2EA


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


Petworth Town Band

August 30 • Petworth Town Band have vacancies for BASS TROMBONE, CORNET and TUBA. We are an active band with a full calendar of engagements and are led by our inspirational MD Paula Streeter. We would welcome new players to join our band


Enderby Band

August 30 • Enderby Band (Leicestershire, Championship section) seek: . 2nd EUPHONIUM, Bb BASS & PERCUSSION (expressions of interest from any perc disciplines are welcome). . We are an ambitious, friendly band with a sensibly full calendar of contests and concerts.


Stretford Band

August 30 • Our community based Stretford Band (Manchester) needs YOU! We are looking for enthusiastic bass, trombone and percussion players or any player who fancies a relaxed blow without the pressure of competition. No auditions. Good fun guaranteed. . .


Prof. Christopher Houlding

MMus, GGSM, LRAM
Conductor, Performer, Educator


               

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