News / 2016
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Compass reading points closer to USA
April 16, 2016
The award winning Compass Euphonium Quartet are getting closer to their USA goal.
Presencer heads to UK for eagerly anticipated tour
April 16, 2016
One of the world's finest trumpet virtuosos will be undertaking a UK tour.
Black Dyke to open doors for Euro preview
April 16, 2016
The reigning European Champion will be previewing its Lille challenge in Morley later this month.
Special memories spark interest in Parkes concert
April 16, 2016
Everyone has special memories of the great Major Peter Parkes — so don't miss the tribute concert in Oldham next month.
Tongwynlais aim for Open double
April 16, 2016
Tongwynlais Temperance looks towards Blackpool to claim double major qualification.
Larsen returns to renew Aarhus Brass link
April 16, 2016
Composer and conductor Jacob Vilhelm Larsen will team up with his former band for Oslo Brassfestival.
Report & Result: 2016 BBC Radio 2 Young Brass Award
April 15, 2016
Black Dyke's euphonium star, Daniel Thomas is crowned the winner of the 2016 BBC Radio 2 Young Brass Award
Ground breaking Black Dyke Band Heritage and Archive Project gains funding
April 15, 2016
The remarkable history and treasures of the most famous brass band in the world will be made accessible to the whole of the banding world thanks to a substantial Heritage Lottery Fund project award.
Premier the Kia for Whit Friday Youth
April 15, 2016
Car dealership, Premier Kia will support the Tameside Whit Friday contests in as the first details are announced.
EYMS Haven boost for Albert Hall
April 15, 2016
One of the UKs leading holiday park businesses will be helping East Yorkshire Motor Services Band head to the Royal Albert Hall in October.
No more tubby for tuba
April 15, 2016
Lee Dunkley, the MD of Loxley Silver Band is aiming to lose three stone to help his band get hold of a tuba
Hirst the man to impress at Hade Edge
April 15, 2016
David Hirst will be the man in the box to impress at this year's popular Holme Valley Slow Melody & Ensemble Competition.
Newtown announces closing date
April 15, 2016
You need to get your entries in if you want to try and win a chuck of the prize money at the Newtown (Mid Wales) March & Open Air Contest.
Carlton Main go green with innovative partnership link
April 15, 2016
Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band has teamed up with Asparagus Green Catering to maintain proud mining heritage link.
Friary opt for Japanese foundation on which to build further success
April 15, 2016
Newly crowned London & Southern Counties Regional Champions opt for the four pronged Yamaha Neo tuba foundation as they look towards further major championship success.
New regional youth band set up in North East Midlands
April 15, 2016
A new regional youth band has been set up in the North East Midlands — led by a great team of tutors and MD
On-line link makes valuable marching band and autism connection
April 15, 2016
Marching Band Activity United Kingdom (MBAUK) has launched a new on-line presence for anyone who loves music and marching — as well as bringing help to people suffering with autism.
Centre Stage Percussion adds triangle range
April 15, 2016
Centre Stage Percussion continues to add its world class range of percussion instruments — of all shapes and sizes!
Davoren takes up residence in Salford
April 15, 2016
Tom Davoren is appointed Conductor in Residence at the Directorate of Music and Dance at Salford University.
Cutt ready for busy Whit weekend
April 15, 2016
Garry Cutt will enjoy a hectic Whit Friday weekend of music making this year.
Radio: Listen to the Band
April 15, 2016
More music from the Europeans with Frank Renton on a Tuesday night at the BBC.
2016 BBC Radio 2 Young Brass winner to be decided tonight
April 15, 2016
The winner of the 2016 BBC Radio 2 Young Brass Award will be decided this evening.
Tameside set for celebratory Birthday Brass Bash
April 14, 2016
161 years of the written word will be celebrated in Tameside this weekend, with one of the borough's most important cultural activities, the sound of brass bands.
Norwegian youth on show at Salford today
April 13, 2016
One of the very best youth brass bands in Europe in paying a concert visit to the University of Salford today — so get along and hear them in action for free.
Lucrative prize pot on offer at Dr Martins
April 13, 2016
There is a big old prize pot of prize money to be won at the lucrative Dr Martin Wainstone's Cup competition. So get you entries in now
