News / 2015
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Lofthouse boost with community grant award
May 19, 2015
Lofthouse 2000 secure grant to help boost community involvement and player development.
Warm welcome for Gillingham visitors
May 19, 2015
There is sure to be a warm welcome waiting for the visitors from Musikzug Viktoria Hille Band to Gillingham Imperial this weekend.
Geneva salute Rothwell Arabian success
May 19, 2015
Associate partners Geneva Instruments add to the congratulations as Rothwell Temperance returns to the British Open.
Collins takes lead role at West Yorkshire Police
May 19, 2015
Dave Collins has been appointed the Musical Director of the West Yorkshire Police Band.
The Besses gift to the world
May 19, 2015
From the Stone Roses and Bee Gees to Besses o' th' Barn — the Manchester musical gift to the world according to the BBC...
Sterling adds silver to Brighouse & District Lions
May 19, 2015
Sterling Musical Instruments have become the latest high profile sponsors of the popular Brighouse & District Lions festival weekend.
Schedule and entry forms available for Torquay contest
May 19, 2015
The schedule and entry forms for the 69th SWBBA Annual Championship in Torquay are now available.
Death of Kenneth Billington
May 18, 2015
The death has been announced of Kenneth Billington, the respected treasurer of Elland Silver Band.
Leyland welcome new signing
May 18, 2015
Ben Jarvis makes the move from Hebden Bridge to Leyland to take on repiano role with North West band.
Hebden Bridge March contest cancelled
May 18, 2015
A lack of sponsorship and low entry means the popular march contest is cancelled for 2015.
Beer and Brass on the menu in Chesterfield
May 18, 2015
There will be plenty of great beer and brass band music to enjoy at the Ireland Colliery Chesterfield/Raw Brewery contest in June.
Radio: Listen to the Band
May 18, 2015
More music and chat from Frank Renton at the BBC — this time with Ian Porthouse about Tredegar's ballet link and Zone One Brass in session under Richard Ward.
Buchan takes new role with Harrogate
May 18, 2015
Craig Buchan has been appointed the new MD of the Harrogate Band
Roll Up! Film extras required
May 18, 2015
If you want to experience a little taste of Hollywood filming glamour with Colin Firth then get along to Teignmouth in Devon...
Eikanger averts fire disaster
May 17, 2015
The quick action of the bandroom cleaner helps Eikanger Bjorsvik avert potential fire catastrophe.
Bands ready to take Bugle march
May 17, 2015
A great line up of 32 bands will take to the road and the contest stage at the famous Bugle Contest this year.
Trumpet stars to take lead at Framlingham
May 17, 2015
Philip Cobb and James Fountain will lead the world class tutor team at the forthcoming Framlingham Brass Band Summer School.
Results: 2015 Elland Slow Melody
May 17, 2015
There was plenty of great playing on show at Elland Silver Band's latest slow melody contest.
Death of David Atherton
May 17, 2015
The death has been announced of the former Fairey, Cammell Lairds and National Youth Brass Band player David Atherton.
Brighouse set for Lille European adventure
May 15, 2015
Brighouse & Rastrick are planning to make their first European appearance in thirteen years in Lille in 2016.
2015 Whit Friday details announced
May 15, 2015
All the essential details for the Whit Friday march contests that takes place in two weeks time on 29th May have been released.
Open tickets on sale
May 14, 2015
Tickets for this year's British Open have gone on sale at Symphony Hall this week.
World Rankings: May Update
May 14, 2015
Black Dyke close the gap at the top whilst Brass Band Willebroek force their way back in to the top ten.
Friary Guildford claim mayor award
May 14, 2015
A major promotion and a Mayor award means the success continues for Friary Guildford Band.
Labour and Love starts to pay off for Besses
May 14, 2015
One of the most famous names in world banding is once again enjoying contesting success through hard work and talent...
