News / 2016
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Spring Festival finds a new Haven of support
May 18, 2016
The Spring Festival once again attracted support from all over the banding world — with a particular hot-spot just outside Filey in Yorkshire.
Finalists announced for Cory Composition competition
May 18, 2016
Three talented young composers will have their works performed by the European Champion in Cardiff this weekend.
Frosty's get gr-r-r-reat new MD!
May 18, 2016
Tracey Newlands has been appointed as the new MD of Test Valley's Frosty's Band.
Jaguar delight at runner-up result
May 17, 2016
The Grand Shield has once again lived up to its reputation for making bands happy... even when they come runner-up.
Records broken at Spring Festival
May 17, 2016
It wasn't just the successful bands that were celebrating after the Spring Festival in Blackpool on the weekend.
Report & Results: 2016 Beamish March & Hymn Tune
May 17, 2016
Dunston Silver and Murton Colliery head the march and hymn tune honours on a great day of music making at the famous Beamish Open Air Museum.
Hindle for Windle at Dobcross Youth Band
May 17, 2016
Matthew Hindle has been appointed the new MD at Dobcross Youth Band
Brass in Concert judges revealed
May 17, 2016
There is an eclectic international feel to the adjudication team at Brass in Concert this year.
Masters line-up announced
May 17, 2016
Fourteen bands will take to the stage to perform Cambridge Variations at the All England Masters International Championship later this month.
Death of Mark Rodgers
May 17, 2016
The death has been announced of the popular bandsman Mark Rodgers.
Boarshurst hit the Street for Queen tribute act
May 17, 2016
Boarshurst Silver Band play their part in celebrating the 90th Birthday of Her Majesty the Queen.
Elder becomes Companion at RNCM
May 17, 2016
The renowned orchestral conductor Sir Mark Elder has become a Companion of the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester.
Report & Result: 2016 EABBA Solo & Quartet
May 17, 2016
Thee was keen competition on show in Norwich as players locked horns in the East nglian Brass Band Association Solo & Quartet Contest.
Report & Results: 2016 Grand Shield
May 14, 2016
Carlton Main Frickley Colliery claim Grand Shield for a third time as Jaguar Land Rover join them at the British Open.
Report & Results: 2016 Senior Cup
May 14, 2016
Rainford take the Battle honours to claim a second successive Spring Festival victory, as Thoresby, Llwydcoed and NASUWT Riverside join them in the Grand Shield in 2017.
Report & Results: 2016 Senior Trophy
May 14, 2016
Filton Concert Brass navigates the James Cook waters to claim the Senior Trophy in fine style.
EYMS gain Haven of support in Blackpool
May 14, 2016
East Yorkshire Motor Services Band will be gaining a lot more on-line support than other rivals at the Grand Shield this year.
Major Arts Council award for Foden's.
May 13, 2016
Foden's gain a huge artistic boost with major award from Arts Council England.
There is something for everyone in Blackpool with Sterling
May 13, 2016
If its something new or second hand that your are in need of this weekend, then make sure you visit the Sterling Instruments trade stand.
John Packer extends free delivery service
May 13, 2016
John Packer Ltd will be extending its free delivery service for anything and everything — from a bottle of valve oil to a BBb tuba...
Ton take on top trom for Memory assault
May 13, 2016
Welsh contenders Tongwynlais Temperance gain Grand Shield boost with top trom signing.
Leeds supports major Bands in the Park promotion
May 13, 2016
There will be 100 concerts from 45 bands in 27 parks in Leeds this year.
Major Mayor pay day for Smithills
May 13, 2016
A grateful Mayor of Bolton adds a litlte something to the funds of Smithills Schools Senior Band.
Woodfalls make uniform amnesty appeal
May 13, 2016
If you have something in your wardrobe that you shouldn't then it may be something Woodfalls Band require — no questions asked...
Baker provides link from Lancs to North Wales
May 13, 2016
Dr Brett Baker is leading a new initiative that sees fantastic opportunities open up at Haslingden & Helmshore and Royal Buckley Town.
