News / 2014
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2014 Belgium National Championships
November 26, 2014
A new venue hosts 15 bands battling it out to become the National Champions of Belgium this weekend.
Christmas cancelled due to lack of interest
November 26, 2014
Not even a stocking full of early Christmas prize money from Santa and plenty of festive fun could persuade enough bands provide some contest crackers...
Marsden open up on Cantata
November 26, 2014
If you want to hear the Scottish Open set work played in the heart of England then get along to Marsden's band club on Thursday night.
Trevada lads enjoy busy weekends away...
November 26, 2014
The hard working lads at Trevada have been enjoying their brass bands trips...
Davoren enjoys proverbial Ham at Carnegie Hall
November 26, 2014
Composer Tom Davoren has just returned from hearing a new version of his 'Proverbially' concertino given by American euphonium star Jason Ham at Carnegie Hall in New York.
Report & Results: 2014 NIBBL Festival of Brass
November 26, 2014
Downshire Brass lead the way on what proved to be an entertaining day of action in Belfast.
The future isn't orange for Janssen and Schoonhoven
November 26, 2014
One of the most successful contesting partnerships in European banding has come to an end.
Geneva congratulations on Fountain appointment at RPO
November 26, 2014
Geneva Instruments congratulate James Fountain on his appointment as Principal Trumpet of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
Lofthouse and Stretton provide tasty Cafe menu
November 26, 2014
The combination of James Stretton and a huge musical menu of instruments gives the latest Lofthouse Band Music Cafe a great boost in customers...
Medway marks Cooper 70th
November 26, 2014
The Medway Band has marked 70 years of remarkable service to the banding movement by cornet player Ron Cooper at their recent Kent Festival appearance.
Report & Results: 2014 North Wales BBA Championship
November 26, 2014
There was an excellent brass band contesting debut in Ruthin on the weekend as the North Wales BBA contest saw Beaumaris Youth lead the way
Leyland masterclass thrills in Durham
November 26, 2014
Richard Evans and leading players from Leyland Band have led a thrilling masterclass and concert in Durham.
Unite awards for 2014
November 26, 2014
Unite the Union Band has been handing out their own awards after an increasingly successful 2014 contest season.
Burry Port amnesty for uniform return
November 26, 2014
If you have a Burry Port Band uniform hanging around somewhere it needs to get back to its original home...
Outstanding service award to local fund raising hero
November 26, 2014
The remarkable fund raising talents of Hugh Stephenson of Spennymoor Town Band have gained wonderful recognition.
New player influx at Virtuosi GUS
November 25, 2014
There are a number of new faces in the Virtuosi GUS ranks as they look ahead to the 2015 season.
Geneva works wonders for Harrogate
November 25, 2014
Nine big smiles of delight as Harrogate's cornet team make a wonderful debut with Geneva...
Matinee success for Smithills
November 25, 2014
More concert success for Smithills with latest early bird musical venture.
4BR Quiz: Sponsored by Sterling Musical Instruments
November 25, 2014
Sterling Musical Instruments is offering a fantastic early Christmas prize in partnership with Foden’s and 4BR. But be quick!!!
Application deadline extended for Brass Bands England post
November 25, 2014
The application deadline date for the role of full time Operations Manager at Brass Bands England has been extended.
Fountain becomes top man at the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
November 25, 2014
James Fountain is to be appointed Principal Trumpet of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
Death of John Bennett
November 25, 2014
Welsh banding has been left in shock following the death of the highly respected John Bennett.
Report & Results: 2014 SBBA Festival of Brass
November 25, 2014
Perth Concert Hall was packed to rafters on the weekend with wonderful performances from youth bands from all over Scotland.
Report & Results: 2014 Leicester Open Contest
November 24, 2014
A repeat Variation gives Newstead Brass the honours at Leicester with section awards to Blidworth, Chapeltown, Hucknall & Linby, Ratby Co-operative Mid and Enderby Youth.
