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Music

Test-piece previews set for Studentzone

February 10, 2016
If you want to get to hear all five regional test-pieces — and enjoy a pint in the process — then get along to Manchester Metropolitan University later this month.


Tromba

Tickle your fancy with a terrific Tromba cornet?

February 10, 2016
John Packer has a brilliant deal on the fantastic Tromba cornets — great colours and a great big saving too!


Flag

Cory set for USA with happy memories

February 10, 2016
The National Champion has been getting itself ready for its tour to the USA with a bit of help with past history...


Winners

Verwood youngsters shine in Wessex

February 10, 2016
The talented young players of the Verwood Concert Brass organisations have been piling up the silverware once again.


Hardraw Scar

Hardraw Scar open for entries

February 10, 2016
You will need to be quick to get your entry in for one of the most iconic brass band contests in the world...


Lee Skipsey

Royal appointment for Skipsey

February 10, 2016
Lee Skipsey will be making an appearance at the Welsh Regional contest leading Royal Buckley Town Band.


Bolsover festival of brass

Bolsover open for bands wanting to make a worldwide mark

February 10, 2016
The Bolsover Festival of Brass will be broadcast all over the world once more this October — so make sure your band is part of it.


Band Supplies

Fantastic second hand deals at Band Supplies

February 10, 2016
There are some fantastic February second hand deals to be snapped up at Band Supplies at the moment.


aLBERT hALL

ABBA publish official test piece guidelines

February 10, 2016
The Association of Brass Band Adjudicators have published their officially sanctioned guidelines on the First, Second, Third and Fourth Section Area test-pieces.


Nottingham

Notts students get helping hand from Tory Chancellor

February 10, 2016
The University of Nottingham Brass Band has been helped prepare for its UniBrass challenge by an extra bit of help from Brian Grant, Brett Baker and a well known former Tory Chancellor of the Exchequer...


Whitburn

Whitburn takes one small step for banding kind...

February 10, 2016
The sounds of Whitburn Band via Murrayfield rugby stadium have been heard in outer space...


Jonathan Parkes

Concert in the Parkes for Werneth

February 10, 2016
Werneth Concert Band has announced the appointment of Jonathan Parkes as its new MD.


Buxton

Buxton ready for new date entries

February 09, 2016
The popular Buxton Festival of Brass will be held on a new date and at a new venue at the famous Pavilion Gardens.


Cornet

Geneva Instruments Deal of the Week

February 09, 2016
There is a fantastic price deal to be had on a brilliant Geneva Symphony cornet.


Fanfare Team

Pomp, colour and brilliance at Pangbourne College

February 09, 2016
A fantastic Brass Day saw students and audiences enjoy some great music making from brass stars and brass Guards...


aWARDS

Coalburn enjoy fruits of success

February 09, 2016
The Coalburn Band organisation has been looking back on a great 2015 and rewarding those who made it happen...


RNCM

RNCM team up to provide autism communication project

February 09, 2016
The Royal Northern College of Music is working with children from a local primary school to help children with autism.


kINGS dIVISON

First sight benefits for Salford students

February 09, 2016
An innovative sight-reading day for student players and conductors has just been undertaken at Salford University with the help of The Band of the King's Division.


Philip McCann

McCann makes welcome return to lead Kirkintilloch in Perth

February 09, 2016
Phillip McCann will lead Kirkintilloch's challenge at the Scottish Championship in Perth next month.


RNCM Trombone choir

RNCM students win prestigious international title

February 09, 2016
The RNCM Trombone Choir beats rivals from some of the most renowned American colleges to take Remington Trombone Choir competition.


Easington Colliery

Report & Results: 2016 Durham County BBA

February 09, 2016
There was plenty of fine music on show at the recent Durham County Festival of Brass — from bands at all levels.


Pennine

Pennine Music launches new search engine

February 09, 2016
Pennine Music has launched a fantastic new search engine to make finding music easier.


Dinngton

No more beats for Beatty at Dinnington

February 09, 2016
The six year musical partnership between Jonathan Beatty and Dinnington Colliery Band has come to end.


Hough

Hough receives MBE

February 09, 2016
The inspirational Louise Hough has been presented with her MBE.


St Austell

Musical memorial for Buzza

February 09, 2016
The St Austell Band organisation has paid a fine musical tribute to one of its finest supporters.




Fodens

Foden's regional reach out for 2026

September 17 • If you want some of the Foden's Area Championship winning formula to rub off on you, then why not sign up for some early test-piece prep.


Brighouse

Brighouse principal is lead off for Banding Together

September 17 • In a new PR profile initiative for the event, Tom Smith talks about his link to the National Championships at the Royal Albert Hall.


Norway

Concerto test for Norwegian elite

September 17 • Flavours of Rumba, Ravel and riotous ostriches courtesy of Derek Bourgeois will test the Elite Division contenders at the 2026 Norwegian National Championships.


National Championships

2026 Regional Championship test-piece announced

September 17 • Works by Martin Ellerby, Andrew Wainwright, Philip Harper, Gordon Langford and Eric Ball will test bands in their qualification bids for the Albert Hall and Cheltenham next year.


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Petworth Heritage weekend

Saturday 20 September • Centre of Petworth Town GU28 OAH


Cheltenham Silver Band - Holst Birthday Concert

Saturday 20 September • All Saints Church, All Saints Road, Pittville, Cheltenham GL52 2HG


Dobcross Silver Band - Milnrow Band

Sunday 21 September • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards Big Band

Friday 26 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Brass Bands England - The Brass Band Conference

Saturday 27 September • Redhills Durham Miners Hall, Durham DH1 4BE


Haverhill Silver Band

September 17 • Haverhill Silver Band (Championship Section) seeks a FRONT ROW CORNET (position negotiable). This is a superb opportunity to join East Anglia's premier brass band for the L&SC area contest, the Senior Cup, Whit Friday and beyond.


Cheltenham Silver Band

September 16 • Required:. Musical Director : Cheltenham Silver Academy Band Following the relocation of our current conductor we are looking for a progressive, passionate and dedicated individual to lead our Academy Band, and to support our continued improvement.


Chinnor Silver

September 16 • We need a Bass player (either Bb or Eb) and a percussionist to join our happy team! The band is promoted to the first section in 2026 and were also 2025 Second section National Finalists. We rehearse on Wednesday evenings in our own bandroom in Chinnor


Jonathan Pippen


Conductor, Adjudicator, Trombone Soloist & Clinician


               

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