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mARCH

Newtown looks for march and hymn tune entries

March 31, 2017
The sixth annual Newtown March & Hymn Tune contest will be run again this year in the splendid mid-Wales town — so make sure you get your entries in.


Chicago

Chicago is Bram's kind of town

March 31, 2017
Bramwell Tovey recently took a musical detour from leading the Chicago Symphony Orchestra to enjoy an evening of brass band music making amongst friends — lots of them.


On air

Radio: World of Brass

March 31, 2017
Join John Maines for more great music making for the World of Brass.


Flowers

Funeral of Dave Hodgetts

March 31, 2017
The funeral details of the respected cornet player Dave Hodgetts have been announced.


Cory award

Read all about it! 2017 Welsh Regional Championships news reports

March 30, 2017
Find out how the titles were won and lost with the full news reports from each section at the recent Welsh Regional Championships.


John Packer

Brilliant little bargains at John Packer

March 29, 2017
If you are a cornet player or a trombonist looking for some great little bargains — then why not save yourself some money at John Packer with these great bargain deals.


Tour de Yorkshire

Black Dyke to help Yorkshire peloton power

March 29, 2017
An ensemble from the newly crowned Yorkshire Area Champions will help entertain the crowds at the forthcoming 'Tour de Yorkshire'.


Championships

Student support comes to National Youth Championships

March 29, 2017
A superb team of students from the UniBrass organisation will be helping out at the forthcoming National Youth Championships in Salford.


New MD

New MD in the Middle

March 29, 2017
Geoff Wood takes over the conducting duties at Ratby Co-operative Mid Band.


Floral Dance

Brighouse & Rastrick celebrate Floral tribute

March 29, 2017
The 40th anniversary of The Floral Dance pop hit was celebrated in nostalgic style in Huddersfield by Brighouse & Rastrick.


sTOCK

Yamaha tuba boost for Midlands youngsters

March 29, 2017
Yamaha tuba star Simon Gresswell brings his low brass expertise to the North East Midlands Youth Band.


University of Salford

2017 National Youth Championships details announced

March 28, 2017
The list of the competing bands and judges for this weekend's National Youth Championships have been announced by Brass Bands England.


Keep it clean

B# links to National Youth Championships with sponsorship deal

March 28, 2017
The market leading instrument cleaning solution company will be doing a bit of educational sponsorship at the National Youth Championships this weekend.


Lake Garda

Fancy a tour trip to Lake Garda for your band next year?

March 28, 2017
Book your 2018 band tour to Lake Garda with Rayburn Tours and enjoy exclusive use of their partner hotel!


tong tubas

Tongwynlais boosted by foundation work success

March 28, 2017
Tongwynlais Temperance has enjoyed a great start to the 2017 season thanks to the benefit of a pair of stalwart tuba signings.


Alan Morrison

Morrison the man to impress at Brass at Beamish

March 28, 2017
Alan Morrison will be the judge to impress at the forthcoming Brass at Beamish contest.


Oddfellows

Your Logo Here keeps Oddfellows smart and busy

March 28, 2017
Your Logo Here has enjoyed working with Oddfellows Brass to meet their blazer requirements.


Buglers Holiday

Cradley Heath hosts massed brass success

March 28, 2017
Cradley Heath Salvation Army Band recently hosted a wonderful 'Men o' Brass' concert.


Stephen Sykes

New Sykes appeal off to great start

March 28, 2017
A new appeal for trombonist Stephen Sykes has already raised over £24,000 — so why not give it a boost with a few quid yourselves...


Pennine Music

Brilliant new titles from Pennine Music to give concert programmes a Spring step

March 28, 2017
There are a batch of great new titles from Pennine Music which are guaranteed to put a spring in the step of concert audiences.


Irish Youth Ensemble

New Irish Youth Brass Ensemble set for National recognition

March 28, 2017
A new Irish Youth Brass Ensemble looks set to become a National Brass Band for Ireland.


Brass Toff

New trade in deal at Brass Toff

March 28, 2017
Brass Toff has just launched a fantastic new trade-in deal that could see you playing on a shiny new Elliott instrument.


Skelamthopre

New signings give Skelmanthorpe contest boost

March 28, 2017
A raft of new signings have certainly given Skelmanthorpe Band a boost of contesting confidence


Elland Silver

Elland open the right Oscar envelops to mark success

March 28, 2017
Elland Silver Band enjoyed a smashing night out in a local Greek restaurant to present their annual Oscar awards.


Buxton

Buxton Contest announces adjudication line-up

March 28, 2017
Mark Wilkinson and Steve Pritchard-Jones will be the men in the box to impress at the popular Buxton Festival of Brass in May.




uk Forum

UKLBF reiterates collective agreement on banding issues

April 30 • The UK Leading Bands Forum says it will continue to seek cooperation together and with leading decision makers to help bands.


Elgar

Septura to lead Gregson tributes at Elgar International Festival of Brass

April 30 • The acclaimed brass septet will join forces with Cory, Black Dyke and Foden's in paying musical tribute to Edward Gregson — with a the composer in conversation with Frank Renton too.


Albert Hall

Albert Hall tickets to go on sale in May

April 30 • You will be able to secure your seat for the top section National Final at the Royal Albert from 1st May.


Hepwrth

Report & Results: 2025 Holmfirth Contest

April 30 • Hepworth prepares for its Grand Shield challenge by regaining the test-piece and hymn tune honours in Holmfirth, as section titles head to Hatfield & Askern Colliery, Littleborough and Tewit Youth.


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 4 May • St Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street SE10 9BJ


Contest: European Brass Band Championshiips

Friday 9 May • Konzerthaus, SandvigÃ¥ 1, 4007 Stavanger, Norway


Contest: European Brass Band Championshiips

Saturday 10 May • Konzerthaus, SandvigÃ¥ 1, 4007 Stavanger, Norway


Contest: 103rd Spring Festival

Saturday 10 May • Winter Gardens Complex, Church Street, Blackpool. . FY1 1HU


The Hepworth Band - Albie Sugden Foundation Charity Concert

Saturday 24 May • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


Andover Town Band

April 30 • Andover Town Band are looking for new or returning players to join our numbers. We are specifically looking for SOP and FLUGEL players but we would also welcome all players to help rebuild and strengthen the band.


wantage silver band

April 29 • A friendly and ambitious first section band, Wantage Concert Brass are looking for an experienced and dedicated MUSICAL DIRECTOR to help drive the band's continued growth and development, building on their best result to date at the recent area contest.


wantage silver band

April 29 • Wantage Concert Brass have a Bb BASS vacancy - the perfect opportunity to join their band! The band compete in the FIRST SECTION and have a sensible schedule of engagements, concerts and contests throughout the year.


Sandy Smith


Conductor, teacher, adjudicator and arranger


               

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