News / 2014
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The ultimate price of banding — 1914
April 16, 2014
A snapshot from 100 years ago puts current brass banding troubles into real perspective...
Dyke open up on Muckle Flugga
April 16, 2014
Black Dyke will be holding an open rehearsal on their European set work and own choice before they set off to Perth.
Mines open up in Wales
April 16, 2014
The popular lower section Miners Welfare Entertainment Contest in Wales has opened its doors to all comers.
Geneva congratulates Fountain success
April 16, 2014
Thomas Fountain has been winning awards on his Geneva instrument.
Newtown sends out last call
April 16, 2014
The last call for entries has gone out for the popular Newtown march and hymn tune contest.
Multi media collaboration recalls Miner's Strike
April 16, 2014
A cutting edge multi media composition recalling one of the most divisive industrialist disputes in the UK has gained critical acclaim at a prestigious international festival in Germany.
Last minute Curtin calls
April 16, 2014
Some out of the blue requests have kept Black Dyke's Gary Curtin busy over the Easter holiday.
Ward takes reins at Fulham
April 16, 2014
The experienced John Ward will take over the MD reins at Fulham Brass following their recent Area success together.
Children's band gains Paris reward
April 16, 2014
A hard working London children's band will head to Paris in 2015
Whitburn opt for peloton approach to Euros
April 16, 2014
Scottish representatives take to their bikes to meet costs of Blackpool and Perth appearances.
Passion in the North for Reg Vardy
April 16, 2014
North of England champion to take part in Great North Passion broadcast.
Report & Results: 2014 North American Brass Band Championships
April 13, 2014
Stavanger lead the title winners in Grand Rapids as North American banding continues its impressive development.
Report & Results: 2014 National Youth Championships of Great Britain
April 12, 2014
National Youth triumphs for Youth Brass 2000, Pembrokeshire Schools, Fred Longworth High School & Ysgol Bontnewydd Primary in Salford.
National Youth set to premiere major Peter Graham work
April 12, 2014
Metropolis 1927 — inspired by the great science fiction film noir by Fritz Lang, will be the musical centrepiece of this year's National Youth Band concerts.
John Packer team up with Rath Trombones
April 12, 2014
John Packer Ltd has teamed up with Rath Trombones to offer the perfect specialist service for players of every level looking for the perfect trombone.
Huge financial boost for Granite City
April 12, 2014
Scottish First Section Champion Granite City has received a great double injection of financial sponsorship following their title success.
4BR Salford bound
April 12, 2014
4BR will be at the National Youth Championships at the University of Salford this weekend.
Venue change for Senior Cup at Spring Festival
April 12, 2014
The closure of the Pavilion Theatre at the Winter Gardens means that the Senior Cup will now take place in the Arena auditorium.
Harper and Gilje set for Aalborg Festival
April 11, 2014
Philip Harper and Reid GIlje will be the men to impress at the Aalborg Music Festival in Denmark in May.
Marathon runners maintain media spotlight
April 11, 2014
Ahead of their London Marathon challenge this weekend, the Huddersfield Marathon Band remain in the media spotlight.
Judges announced for Brass in Concert
April 11, 2014
The adjudication team for this year's Brass in Concert Championship have been announced.
The sound of music comes back to Rochdale
April 11, 2014
Brass band contesting will return to the wonderful surroundings of Rochdale Town Hall thanks to the enterprise and hard work of the North West Area Brass Band Association.
Co-operative Funeralcare North West drop out of Grand Shield
April 11, 2014
Unforeseen player changes sees North west challenger withdraw from Grand Shield in Blackpool.
