News / 2014
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Watkins becomes latest Geneva resident
July 12, 2014
Brighouse & Rastrick principal trombonist becomes the latest high profile addition to take up Geneva residency.
Death of John Trotman
July 12, 2014
The death has been announced of Cory Band life member John Trotman.
Radio: World of Brass
July 12, 2014
More music to sit back and enjoy in the summer sun with John Maines
Presidential lead for National Youth Band of Great Britain
July 11, 2014
Two of America's foremost military musicians will take leading roles on this year's National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Summer Course.
Sparke of inspiration for Bolsover
July 11, 2014
There is a chance for everyone to find out just how Philip Sparke goes about his work on the forthcoming Bolsover Summer School Course.
30th anniversary returns for Manx Youth
July 11, 2014
Derek Broadbent will be making a welcome return to the Isle of Man this year to help in a very special celebration for the Manx Youth and Concert Brass Bands.
New faces at Ireland ahead of Cheltenham bid
July 11, 2014
There will be new faces in the ranks of Ireland Colliery Chesterfield Band when they take to the stage at the National Finals in Cheltenham once again.
Derwent add family ties
July 11, 2014
Th talented Elliot Davis joins the Derwent family ranks in percussion.
Foden's premiere set for Radio 3 broadcast
July 10, 2014
The live recording of Foden's premiere of Andy Scott's 'A Child Like You' is set to be broadcast on Radio 3 this weekend.
Signings and moves at Leyland
July 10, 2014
There are new faces and an old flugel return at Leyland as they prepare for Symphony Hall.
Geneva set to take principal role at Nationals
July 10, 2014
Geneva Instruments has been announced as the principal sponsors of the National Finals for a fourth time.
No more Dolphin watching
July 09, 2014
After 30 years at the Dolphin Centre in Darlington, the North of England Area contest moves to a new venue in Durham.
Report & Results: 2014 Whiston Festival of Brass
July 09, 2014
Top class weather, top class bands, top class music and even top class beer on a great day at Whiston as Dronfield take the honours.
Report & Results: 2014 Ireland Colliery Solo, Duet & Quartet
July 09, 2014
There was an excellent turn out of competitors for the recent solo, duet and quartet contest in Derbyshire.
French fireworks for Lindley
July 09, 2014
Music with a Gallic flavour entertained a huge audience at Lindley's recent open air concert.
Walkley set for North Shore debut in NZ
July 09, 2014
British Army musician Nick Walkley is getting ready to help North Shore Brass at the New Zealand National Championships.
Cortonwood Festival cancelled
July 09, 2014
The proposed Cortonwood Mining Memorial Brass Festival has been cancelled.
Withington delegates find innovative performance in Sandbach
July 08, 2014
The latest delegates on Allan Withington's Conductor's Course have been inspired to explore yet more innovative musical avenues.
Update info required from Open bands
July 08, 2014
Competing bands are asked to send in updated information for British Open programme.
Jeans to tune in for new Radio City premiere
July 08, 2014
Trombone star Chris Jeans will be tuning in the musical dial for a new premiere of Peter Graham's evocative 'Radio City'..
Longridge awards at Last Night of Proms
July 08, 2014
The Longridge Band recently handed out its awards at a wonderful evening of celebratory music making.
Baker takes up full time role at Salford
July 08, 2014
Brett Baker takes up a full time role at the University of Salford.
Death of David Loukes
July 06, 2014
The death has been reported of former Black Dyke Resident Conductor and Halle Orchestra trombonist David Loukes.
Brass bands to export to Zambia
July 06, 2014
Zambia-based conductor explores ways to bring brass band music to Africa.
Open makes call for Trophy returns
July 06, 2014
The organisers of the British Open Solo & Quartet Championships would like their trophies back if possible!
