News / 2014
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Closing date announced for NABBSS
May 20, 2014
You have just a few more days left if you want to join the world class team on the North American Brass Band Summer School in Nova Scotia
Crookston leaves Whitburn role
May 20, 2014
After three successful years at the helm, Anne Crookston has decided to relinquish her role as MD at Whitburn.
Fancy a trip away?
May 20, 2014
If your band fancies a trip away this year then why not get in touch with the experts at Rayburn Tours to sort things out...
Radio: Listen to the Band
May 20, 2014
Frank Renton at the BBC with a special programme featuring sop star Steve Stewart.
British Sea Power links up with brass
May 20, 2014
Highly respected indie rock group to tour with brass band backing.
Porthouse honour at Williams masterclass
May 20, 2014
Ian Porthouse to lead Deiniolen masterclass in honour of a great friend and playing colleague.
Japanese band set for Whit Friday appearance
May 20, 2014
Neo Brass from Japan will be making a welcome visit to the Whit Friday contests this year as well as linking up with friends at Hammonds Saltaire.
Land O' Burns announces closing date
May 20, 2014
If you want to get your hands on a big pot of prize money — including a three grand payout for the winners — then you need to be quick.
New cathedral contest set for Wakefield
May 20, 2014
A brand new entertainment contest is to be held amid the glory of a renovated Wakefield Cathedral next year.
Scots ready for Loch Leven challenge
May 20, 2014
Thee is a solid line up of contenders to be judged at the Northern Counties BBA Contest this weekend in Loch Leven.
Drummers are natural intellectuals...
May 19, 2014
Now we know — and there is evidence to back it up too...
Report & Results: 2014 Weston super Mare
May 19, 2014
Leicestershire Co-operative journey to top section honours as Wales sends a horde of bands in search of seaside success.
Report & Results: 2014 scaba Entertainment
May 19, 2014
Friary Guildford romps to a resounding victory in Crawley as Amersham takes B Section title.
British Open winners gain extra room
May 19, 2014
The most famous brass band trophy in the world has undergone a bit of a facelift to enable more winners to be displayed for posterity.
Cory set for Norwegian connection
May 18, 2014
National Champions to team up with Howard Snell and Nidaros Brass following Prestige collapse.
Brooks and Eccleston part company
May 18, 2014
The musical partnership between the Eccleston Band and MD Danny Brooks has come to an end.
Report & Results: 2014 Band Cymru 4th Semi Final
May 18, 2014
Cory win through to the final reckoning and the prospect of a ten grand winner takes all television title.
Report & Results: 2014 SEWBBA Merthyr Tydfil Contest
May 18, 2014
Brass band contesting returns to Merthyr Tydfil as Burry Port, Goodwick, Ammanford, Ebbw Valley and Usk evoke memories of the great Cyfarthfa Band...
World Championship to attract more UK bands for 2017
May 17, 2014
The organisers of the World Music Contest in Kerkrade hope to be able to attract more top flight UK bands to its 2017 event.
Army bands up and running
May 17, 2014
The trio of British Army brass bands are already up, running and playing to audiences.
Gwent youngsters ready for festival appearances
May 17, 2014
The talented young players of the Greater Gwent Youth Band are getting ready for some high profile appearances.
Lack of Prestige as company ceases trading owing thousands
May 17, 2014
Prestige Promotions (UK) Ltd ceases trading as creditors look to secure outstanding monies.
Abergavenny to give D-Day premiere
May 17, 2014
A new work by composer Dave Collins, inspired by the selfless sacrifice of those involved in the D-Day landings will be premiered in Wales.
Bottom end boost in Amersham
May 17, 2014
Young tuba, euphonium and baritone players get a huge boost of playing confidence thanks to a great workshop day in Amersham.
