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Ivor Barnett

Ivor Barnett funeral arrangements announced

March 23, 2014
The funeral arrangements for the late Ivor Barnett have been announced.


Welsh flag

Death of Ron Massey

March 23, 2014
The death has been reported of the respected journalist Ron Massey


On air

Radio: World of Brass

March 23, 2014
More great music from John Maines


Awards

33 soloists set for European challenge

March 20, 2014
33 soloists from twelve nations will battle it out to become the 6th European Soloist Champion in Perth.


Centre Stage percussion

New drum kit & hardware package from Centre Stage

March 20, 2014
There is a brilliant new drum kit and hardware package available from Centre Stage Percussion.


Alan Wycherley

Wych way now for Besses?

March 20, 2014
Besses o'th' Barn are seeking a new MD following the departure of Alan Wycherley.


Dave Barringer with Bournemouth

Barringer in major departure from Bournemouth

March 20, 2014
The highly successful partnership between Major Dave Barringer and Bournemouth Concert Brass will come to an end at the Spring Festival.


British Open scuplture

Line ups announced for Spring Festival

March 20, 2014
The full list of competing bands and their conductors has been announced by the British Open organisers for the 94th Spring Festival.


Ebba Trophy

EBBA sends brand new Muckle Flugga to European bands

March 19, 2014
Intensive debate and concerns sees EBBA bow to pressure to ask composer to substantially revise European test piece.


Tredegar in action

Open champions set for student musical link

March 19, 2014
British Open champions Tredegar will be strengthening their performance links with Birmingham Conservatoire this Friday.


Jaguar Land Rover

Wychavon set for innovative concert profile

March 19, 2014
An innovative concert partnership between Wychavon Festival of Brass, Jaguar Land Rover Band and Droitwich Town Council set to flourish.


Keith Leonard

Derwent celebrate with champagne moment

March 19, 2014
The rise of Derwent Brass from Fourth Section obscurity to the brink of the Albert Hall was celebrated recently.


Philip Sparke

Bolsover set for Sparke of inspiration

March 19, 2014
The third annual Bolsover Summer School has a very special musical guest this year to add extra musical benefits...


bRIHOUSE MARCH

Brighouse set for international competition

March 19, 2014
The famous banding town of Brighouse will be hosting another great March & Hymn Contest this year.


Zoltan Kiss

Kiss takes trombone role at RNCM

March 19, 2014
Mnozil Brass star Zoltan Kiss becomes new International Tutor of Trombone at the Royal Northern College of Music.


Gwynfor Pierce Jones

Dedicated success for Menai Bridge

March 19, 2014
The recent Cheltenham qualification success of Menai Bridge has been dedicated to a great former bandsman who was always in their thoughts...


David Thornton

Thornton set for Sonic boom

March 19, 2014
Euphonium star David Thornton will be a star attraction at the forthcoming Sonic Fusion Festival.


Wales

Holme sweet Holme a fourth time

March 19, 2014
The fourth annual Holme Valley Slow Melody & Ensemble Competition will take place in June.


Stourport on Severn

A successful appendix removal for Stourport

March 19, 2014
The removal of an annoying part has led to success for Stourport on Severn Band!!!


Marsden on parade

Marsden looking for 125 year oldies

March 19, 2014
The Marsden Silver Band is looking for former players to help celebrate their 125th anniversary.


Newport Borough Band

Tribute paid to Barnett formula

March 19, 2014
The Newport Borough Band has paid a warm tribute to its former MD Ivor Barnett who recently passed away.


winter gardens

Important day changes at Spring Festival

March 19, 2014
Make sure you note the changes to access to the Winter Gardens this year as judges as are announced for Spring Festival.


national trophy

2014 National Finalists

March 17, 2014
The list of bands who will challenge for National honours in the autumn is now known.


stevenage arts leisure centre

Report & Results: 2014 London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

March 16, 2014
A weekend of firsts in Stevenage as Wantage take Area title with section wins for Thundersley, Fulham, Grimsdyke and Jubilee Brass (Oxford)


Venue Cymru Llandudno

Report & Results: 2014 Welsh Regional Championships

March 16, 2014
Cory head to Germany, Tredegar, Burry Port and Tongwynlais off to London and Llwydcoed, Blaenavon, Ebbw Valley and Northop Brass take section titles.




Youth Champs

Birmingham hosts National Youth Championships

March 28 • If you are anywhere near Birmingham today, get along and enjoy plenty of fantastic brass band performers.


Withington

Withington returns to Grimethorpe

March 28 • Allan Withington will lead Grimethorpe Colliery at the British Open and Albert Hall National Final, as contesting connection with Carlton Main comes to an end.


Adams

Trombone stars add to Adams artist line-up

March 28 • Tom Challinor and Jonathan Pippen have become Adams Artists.


Welcome

Warm welcome for Lawson at Welsh champion

March 28 • It's a been a long journey to get to his first rehearsal for Kyle Lawson at Cory — and its straight into concert action too.


Brass Bands England - 2026 National Youth Brass Band Championships

Saturday 28 March • King Edward's School, Edgbaston Park Road, Birmingham B15 2UA


The Hepworth Band - Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestra

Saturday 18 April • Huddersfield Town Hall HD1 2TA


Contest: Whit Friday March Contests

Friday 29 May • Saddleworth & Tameside OL3


The Hepworth Band - Brassband Burgermusik Luzern

Saturday 30 May • Dewsbury Minster, Vicarage Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire WF12 8DD


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 5 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Chinnor Silver

March 27 • We are a friendly progressive 1st Section band who need a couple of seats filled.. Bb BASS and PERCUSSIONIST are on our wanted list so if you are looking for a new banding challenge get in contact. We rehearse on Wednesdays and have good realistic diary.


Newport Borough Brass Band

March 27 • After a respectable 4th place in the 2nd Section at the Welsh Area Contest, we are looking for FRONT ROW CORNET (position negotiable) 1st BARITONE, 2ND TROMBONE and Bb BASS players to come and join us on our journey under the baton of Martin McHale BEM.


East London Brass

March 27 • PERCUSSION - ELB are the look out for a percussionist to complement our existing section. We have a sensible diary of contests and concerts and are ambitious to keep progressing as a band.


Phillip Littlemore

GGSM, AoBBA Member
Conductor, Band Trainer, Adjudicator, Arranger, Teacher and Publisher


               

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