News / 2016
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Top 12 picked for Band Cymru semi finals
February 23, 2016
Twelve ensembles have been chosen for the semi-final rounds of the Band Cymru competition — with a £10,000 first prize up for grabs.
New school set to put young musicians in career control
February 23, 2016
The School of Music Business based in Kensington will aim to provide young musicians with the skills to succeed in the music business.
Beckley's presto ride to student rescue
February 22, 2016
Duncan Beckley came to the rescue of the students of the University of Sheffield Brass Band on the weekend — thanks to looking at his phone...
Hammonds to enjoy High Life on British Airways flights
February 22, 2016
Hammonds Saltaire will be flying high thanks to a new collaboration with British Airways.
New top man makes Buizingen debut
February 22, 2016
Dobbelaere Lieven has made his concert debut with Belgian champion Brass Band Buizingen ahead of their Flemish Open and European Championship challenges.
Oxford offers last chance outing for Area bands
February 22, 2016
Some Area finishing touches will be put in place in Oxfordshire this weekend as bands take part in the ODBBA contest.
Another Welsh Music Service faces uncertain future
February 22, 2016
Councillors in the City & County of Swansea unitary authority to consider ending financial support to West Glamorgan Music Service.
Report & Results: 2016 Welsh Open
February 21, 2016
Filton Concert Brass claim a memorable Welsh Open contest victory — led by debutant conductor Glenn Van Looy.
Report & Results: 2016 UniBrass Championship
February 21, 2016
Blue is the colour as University of Manchester claim UniBrass title in Warwick.
Tameside in search of 160 facts, feats and celebratory trivia
February 19, 2016
The weekly Tameside Reporter in Greater Manchester will conclude its 160th anniversary celebrations by asking brass bands for help.
Shirebrook Council announce more concert and contest support
February 19, 2016
Shirebrook Town Council continues to support brass banding with a weekend of concert and contest music making — and plenty of prize money...
Superb second hand deals on fully restored classics at Duchy Brass
February 19, 2016
Some superb horns, baritones, euphs and tubas have been restored to superb former glory at Duchy Brass — and are waiting to be played on again...
Report & Results: 2016 scaba Solo & Duet Contest:
February 19, 2016
A fine turn out and some equally fine playing was on show in Burgess Hill last weekend.
Re-live Norwegian Elite highlights
February 18, 2016
You can now re-live the exciting musical action of the 2016 Elite Division Norwegian Championships — all for a few Krone/pounds...
Young stars to help 135th anniversary celebrations
February 18, 2016
Two talented young stars will help Sheffield Citadel Salvation Army Band celebrate 135 years of ministry and music making.
Ripon Cathedral contest still open for entries
February 18, 2016
There is still time to get your entries in for the Ripon Cathedral entertainment contest.
Bass trom classic up for grabs at John Packer Ltd
February 18, 2016
A classic Conn 62Hi bass trombone is up for sale at John Packer Ltd — and at a great old price too. So be quick...
Fontana set to make EU impression
February 18, 2016
Trombone star Lito Fontana will be heading to all parts of Europe in the next few months — including back at the Euros in Lille with his old band...
Delegates enjoy Mid-Winter musical warmers
February 18, 2016
Nearly 100 delegates enjoyed getting into early season shape at the recent SWBBA Mid-Winter Workshop in North Devon — led by Paul Holland and his tutors.
Goodshaw open up to navigate through Fogg
February 18, 2016
BMP Goodshaw Band will be opening their doors to 'The Journal of Phileas Fogg' ahead of Blackpool.
European Youth Band line-up announced
February 18, 2016
The list of talented young players who will be part of the 2016 European Youth Brass Band in Lille has been announced.
Ebbw boost for Welsh Open and Area
February 18, 2016
Ebbw Valley has boosted their playing strength with new signings and composer-in-residence appointment.
Wingates add six pack strength
February 18, 2016
Six new players add to the Wingates challenge ahead of North West Area.
