News / 2015
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James duo join Tredegar
December 23, 2015
David James and Alyn James take on the flugel and horn roles at Tredegar.
Age limit restriction dropped by Adjudicators Association
December 23, 2015
There will be no minimum age restriction on becoming a member of the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators following legal advice...
Kidd given SBBA honour
December 23, 2015
The remarkable musical work of Eric Kidd in the north east of Scotland has gained honorary reward from the Scottish Brass Band Association.
Scots let down by Tattoo decision
December 21, 2015
The Scottish Brass Band Association and the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo at odds over cancelled National Youth Band trip to Canada...
The Force is with Tullis
December 21, 2015
Tullis Russell Mills Band awarded £20,000 backing by Fife Taskforce...
Huge artistic funding boost for Black Dyke
December 21, 2015
Black Dyke awarded £49,000 from National Lottery through Arts Council England towards three year strategic music development plan.
BBE announce National Youth Championship details
December 20, 2015
Details of the 2016 National Youth Championship of Great Britain have been announced by Brass Bands England.
Deepcar un-Bolted
December 20, 2015
Deepcar Band has announced the departure of Lindon Bolt after five years of great music making.
Inspirational Russell on parade in Pembrokeshire
December 20, 2015
Cory solo horn and professional Army musician was on inspirational form on her recent musical visit to Pembrokeshire.
Grant aid for Grimethorpe
December 19, 2015
Brian Grant has been appointed Associate Conductor of Grimethorpe Colliery Band.
Last notes ring out for JSVB
December 19, 2015
43 years of fantastic music making comes to an end for the James Shepherd Versatile Brass group and its iconic founder.
Prof Nicholas Childs to conduct Foden's at Area Championship
December 19, 2015
Black Dyke's Director of Music will conduct Foden's at the North West Regional contest in Blackpool in February.
Centre Stage announce percussion partnership with Music School
December 19, 2015
Centre Stage Percussion will provide the acclaimed LES Music School of Loughborough Endowed Schools with their musical needs.
Brass at the Guild contest gains fine response
December 19, 2015
There has been a great entry response from bands for the Brass at the Guild contest in Preston next month — with a few places still left.
Life of Bryan link re-connected by Grimethorpe
December 19, 2015
A wonderful link to Grimethorpe's past has been re-connected with the appointment of their new assistant librarian.
Aldbourne to miss stalwart
December 19, 2015
The sound of Christmas won't be the same at Aldbourne Band this year — for the first time in over 80 years...
No in at Bolton for Smithill supporters
December 19, 2015
The sold out signs are up in Bolton as Smithills Senior Schools Band fill the seats once more at Christmas time...
Carols and new venue for UniBrass students
December 19, 2015
Christmas brings a day of carol playing and the draw for the 2016 UniBrass Championship.
Fantastic Euphonium deals this Christmas at John Packer Ltd
December 17, 2015
There are a number of simply brilliant euphonium deals at John Packer Ltd over the festive period...
Barry opts for Pennine for new musical trio
December 17, 2015
A trio of composer Darrol Barry's latest works can now be found at the Pennine Music website — and perfect New Year presents they are too...
Image is not everything for Bradwell Silver
December 17, 2015
The collapse of uniform makers Image is Everything Ltd has left Bradwell Silver well out of pocket and in need of some generous Christmas spirit.
Television company looking for brass band fix
December 17, 2015
BAFTA Award winning television company Studio Lambert is looking to connect with a brass band for a new BBC 2 show....
Your Logo Here cracking the American market
December 17, 2015
Your Logo Here has been making a huge impression on the American market place at the huge Midwest Clinic in Chicago.
A digital Happy Christmas from Geneva
December 17, 2015
Geneva Instruments wish the band world a Happy Christmas with a brilliant prize winning digital Christmas card form 11 year Freya Wilson.
