News / 2015
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Neish and Gray make instrument playing fun in Galashiels
May 21, 2015
Les Neish and Russell Gray have been helping to make brass banding music and instrument making fun in Scotland.
Four new signings add youth and experience to Fairey
May 21, 2015
The Fairey Band has added a cross section of youth and experience to their ranks ahead of the second half of the major contesting season.
Bon Accord takes up residency in new home
May 21, 2015
The Bon Accord Band now has a home to call its own after 53 years...
Webb takes the helm at Glossop
May 21, 2015
Former Fairey star trombonist takes over the baton at Glossop.
Bodmin partly silenced by underfoot help
May 21, 2015
The Bodmin Band has welcomed the help given to make them a little bit quieter...
Report & Results: 2015 Weston Super Mare
May 20, 2015
Verwood leads the victory way by the seaside with section title success claimed by Blaenavon, Hucknall & Linby and Newport Borough.
Northern Counties draw announced
May 20, 2015
The draw for the popular Northern Counties Entertainment contest which will take place in Kinross this weekend has been announced.
Report & Results: 2015 Aalborg Music Festival
May 20, 2015
There was plenty of top class music tuition, concerts and contesting to enjoy at the Aalborg Music Festival in Denmark
Battle of the Bands draw announced
May 20, 2015
The draws for the popular Battle of the Bands contest in June have been announced.
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May Edition of Brass Band World
May 20, 2015
The latest edition of Brass Band World magazine if full of outstanding features, articles and reviews — fantastic value for outstanding quality reading.
Report & Results: 2015 Merthyr Tydfil Welsh League Contest
May 19, 2015
Domestic rivalries produce plenty of fine playing as City of Cardiff lead the way in the first leg of the 2015 Welsh League series in Merthyr Tydfil.
Vanhoorne creates new mystery in USA
May 19, 2015
Cornet star Harmen Vanhoorne gives American premiere of Nigel Clarke's 'Mysteries of the Horizon'.
Davies ends six year tenure at Drighlington
May 19, 2015
After six successful years together the musical partnership between Jim Davies and Drighlington Band has come to an end.
Bergen aims for playlist with Riis connection
May 19, 2015
Bergen Brass Band has released a quartet of new works featuring their long term collaborator, jazz trumpeter Jesper Riis.
Newton makes a buzz with new euphonium concerto
May 19, 2015
New Zealand euphonium star Byron Newton gives premiere of a new concerto by composer Anthony Ritchie in Wellington.
Death of former Hanwell stalwarts
May 19, 2015
The deaths have been announced of two former Hanwell Band players.
Childs set for test of Whit
May 19, 2015
Dr Robert Childs aims to enjoy himself judging at the forthcoming Whit Friday contest in Dobcross.
Langholm set for next 200
May 19, 2015
The oldest continuous brass band in Scotland is getting a helping hand to ensure they make it through the next two centuries...
In and outs at Ireland Colliery
May 19, 2015
There have been departures and arrivals at Ireland Colliery Chesterfield Band of late.
Duffy recording prize on offer
May 19, 2015
If you fancy winning a £2,000 recording prize then all you have to do is support a bit of St Helens Pride.
Report & Results: 2015 scaba Entertainment Contest
May 19, 2015
Friary Guildford claim a sixth consecutive title as LGB Brass make it three out of five at the recent scaba entertainment contest.
Ratby happy with Senior Cup near miss
May 19, 2015
Despite just missing out on promotion to the Grand Shield in 2016, Ratby Co-operative is still happy at their show of contesting consistency.
Holme Valley set for melody
May 19, 2015
There should be plenty of great musical action on show at the forthcoming Holme Valley Slow Melody & Ensemble Competition.
Irvine & Dreghorn aim to get on a par with rivals in time for Cheltenham
May 19, 2015
Never mind the love of music — it will be the golf that drives Irvine & Dreghorn all the way down to Cheltenham later this year...
