News / 2017
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Personal connection for Childs concert
December 01, 2017
The welcome cross border appearance of the Woodfalls Band in Wales this weekend will have an added personal connection for the family of MD, Dr Robert Childs.
Come fly with me...
December 01, 2017
You can now relax to the sound of brass on Air New Zealand flights thanks to The Trumpet Guy...
Elland get a great grant HIT
December 01, 2017
Elland Silver Band will be able to inspire more youngsters about percussion thanks to a grant award form Calderdale Council.
Pemberton seeks co-operation to achieve renovation goal
November 30, 2017
The Pemberton Old Wigan Band organisation is seeking help from Co-op members to help them redevelop their rehearsal headquarters.
2018 West of England judges confirmed
November 30, 2017
The panel of judges who will make the all important decisions in Torquay next March have been announced.
Sound of brass to help keep shoppers warm in Brass Monkey weather
November 30, 2017
There will be the sound of brass helping shoppers spend their brass in Oldham this weekend — led by Cory and some funky, groovy ensembles.
Tewit Silver makes a fantastic opening chord
November 30, 2017
28 musicians returned to playing this week to start making brass band music with Tewit Silver Band.
Cornet legend donates his 928 prototype for auction
November 30, 2017
If you want to get you hands on a unique piece of cornet history — and help the Brass for Africa Charity in the process, then all you have to do is be as generous as Phillip McCann...
Casewell takes the lead at Spennymoor
November 30, 2017
The experienced Fiona Casewell takes the conducting lead at Spennymoor Town Band
Report & Results: 2017 Festival of Brass
November 30, 2017
1st Old Boys make it a double in Belfast as they top and tail the entertainment honours at Queens University in Belfast.
Berne University of the Arts to offer Masters in brass band studies
November 30, 2017
One of Europe's leading universities is to offer a Master programme in Composition for Symphonic Wind Orchestra and Brass Band — and is looking for prospective candidates for autumn 2018 to work with the likes of Oliver Waespi.
Report & Results: 2017 Merthyr Tydfil Welsh League Contest
November 28, 2017
The various Welsh League titles were decided in an exciting climax to the season in Merthyr Tydfil.
Report & Results: 2017 Belgian National Championships
November 27, 2017
There is a father and son double in Belgium as Frans and Lode Violet lead Brass Band Willebroek and Young Brass Band Willebroek to 20th and debut National title success.
Report & Results: 2017 Swiss National Championships
November 26, 2017
Valaisia finds their contesting Eden in Montreux to retain the Swiss National title for a third year in a row
Report & Results: 2017 Scottish Open
November 25, 2017
Whitburn returns to their West Lothian Metropolis after rounding off a memorable year with a successful defence of their Scottish Open title in Perth
Stars Signal intent at Cosford Open Day
November 24, 2017
Ian Porthouse, Katrina Marzella, Richard Marshall, Nick Hudson, Simon Gresswell and Helen Varley will be leading an Open Day alongside The Band of the Royal Corps of Signals at RAF Cosford next week — and you can be there!
International flavour to the Scottish Open in Perth
November 24, 2017
There is a cross border, cross ocean feel to the Scottish Open Championship in Perth this weekend.
Swiss contenders ready to seek Eden in Montreux
November 24, 2017
67 bands will compete for the various Swiss National titles in Montreux this weekend, with the best seeking a trip to Utrecht by creating their perfect Eden.
A4 look to invigorate quartet writing with new initiative
November 24, 2017
The A4 Brass Quartet is hoping a new composer competition will help reinvigorate the art of brass ensemble writing...
Black Friday until Wicked Wednesday at Band Supplies...
November 24, 2017
Forget rushing around — Band Supplies Black Friday lasts until the Wicked Wednesday of the 10th December...
Tradition respected for Vergeres on CD launch
November 24, 2017
The Yamaha cornet star will launch his third CD album at the Swiss National Championships — with tradition at the heart of all that he now loves about his musical life.
Black Friday Euph Extravaganza at Sterling!
November 24, 2017
There are some remarkable second hand deals on at Sterling — and all because more and more players are deciding to perform on the world class instruments.
