News / 2017
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Scottish contenders set for Championships in Perth
February 15, 2017
The list of competing bands at this year's Scottish Championships have been announced.
Richardson on Collision course with new McGhee premiere
February 14, 2017
Fairey Band baritone star Rob Richardson will give the world premiere of 'Black Light' — the latest work from the pen of composer Paul McGhee.
Your Logo Here flies the digital banner at massive Texan show
February 14, 2017
Your Logo Here make a huge impression at Texas Music Educators Association conference and show .
Skelmersdale look forward with local expertise
February 14, 2017
The recent appointment of MD James Hall has brought a great deal of locally led optimism for Skelmersdale Prize Band.
Welsh double for Guards
February 14, 2017
The Welsh Guards Band recently made a trip back home for a successful home visit.
National Youth closing date looms
February 14, 2017
The closing date for entries for bands wishing to compete at this year's National Youth Brass Band Championships of Great Britain is fast approaching as tickets go on sale next week.
Huge field to take to West of England Area stage
February 14, 2017
81 bands will take to the stage at the Riviera Centre in Torquay in March for the West of England Regional Championships.
Shirebrook Council continues brass band investment
February 14, 2017
2017 sees Shirebrook Town Council invest more money in their popular Brass in the Park and Open Entertainment contest.
Why not call Cupid today at John Packer for a special Valentine's Day treat?
February 14, 2017
There is a brilliant Valentine's Day offer at John Packer. Get in touch now and get something special at a fantastic price for the person you love most (including yourself!)
Fontana enjoys his Euro travels
February 14, 2017
Trombone virtuoso Lito Fontana has been enjoying his busy European travels of late.
Rogerstone revival set for launch
February 14, 2017
One of the most famous names in south Wales banding will be launching a welcome revival this month as a non-contesting community band.
70 years of banding service? It was a Breeze
February 14, 2017
Newtown Silver Band honour Alan Breeze after he notches up 70 years of unbroken service to the mid Wales band.
Report & Results: 2017 Action Medical Research Entertainment Championships: Youth Section
February 12, 2017
Wardle Academy Youth end a 17 year wait to reclaim the Action Research title in Blackpool by brilliantly playing their 'Trump' card.
Report & Results: 2017 Action Medical Research Entertainment Championships: Junior Section
February 12, 2017
Red Admiral flies away with the Junior title in a wonderful Junior Section contest in Blackpool.
The Sshhmute revolution is here — for every level of player
February 11, 2017
The ground breaking Sshhmute is gaining converts and endorsees from all levels of the banding world.
Brass Toff continues to lead the way
February 11, 2017
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Walker makes long awaited Institute return
February 10, 2017
Half a century after he first took to the principal cornet chair, Graham Walker returns to York Railway Institute Band as the top man.
Childs stars with Pershing's Own
February 10, 2017
Besson artist David Childs has just returned from giving recital performances as a guest soloist with the United States Army Band 'Pershing's Own'.
Students set to explore Collision Theory
February 10, 2017
The music students of the University of Salford and Birmingham Conservatoire will explore musical Collision Theory in a bid to reach out to a new audience.
Concorde to take to the air again and again
February 10, 2017
The musical spirit of one of the world's iconic aeroplanes will be reprised thanks to a local radio station, a special commission and lots of community performers.
Stalham helps old soldier with birthday celebrations
February 10, 2017
Players from Stalham Brass Band have helped a former Grenadier Guardsman celebrate his 90th birthday.
Sapphire Jubilee marked by recording for Royalty and the Commonwealth
February 10, 2017
The Bands of the Household Division will mark the Queen's Sapphire Jubilee with a special recording of music.
Foden's thanks for 30 years of special patronage
February 10, 2017
Foden's Band will be thanking a very special of group of long term supporters this year.
Dutch travellers to help foster mutual musical understanding in Vietnam
February 10, 2017
Brass band Oefening en Uitspanning from The Netherlands will soon fly to Vietnam for a week long tour.
Smithills set for USA tour
February 10, 2017
Smithills School Senior Band will be flying the flag in the USA later this year on what will be their sixth tour of the United States.
