News / 2017
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Dark Arteries suite set for Barbican premiere
January 07, 2017
A brand new suite created from the acclaimed 'Dark Arteries' ballet score by Gavin Higgins will be premiered by the National Youth Brass Band in London in April.
Worldwide interest in IBBSS
January 07, 2017
The International Brass Band Summer School course has already captured delegates from all corners of the banding globe.
Corps of Army Music to offer apprenticeship scheme
January 07, 2017
A new apprenticeship scheme could see young musicians take their first steps to becoming members of the world famous Household Division Bands — and the pay is pretty good too.
Welsh winners restored to former glory
January 07, 2017
The names of all the winners of the Welsh Regional Championship have been restored to their rightful place on the famous trophy.
Brass band lecture gains conference approval
January 07, 2017
A lecture focusing on the effects on the brass band movement following the historic 1984 Miners Strike has been presented at a conference in Canterbury.
Webster set for Wantage workshop
January 07, 2017
Roger Webster will lead a workshop masterclass before being featured in concert mode as he travels to Wantage Silver Band later this month.
And all that jazz inspires Holdgate novel
January 06, 2017
Danger, secrets, plots, Josephine Baker and all that jazz adds up to novel by Kevin Holdgate that will also help a great charity cause.
Royal appointment for Baker
January 06, 2017
Brett Baker has taken on the role of professional conductor with Royal Buckley Town Band.
Christmas recognition for Association stalwart
January 06, 2017
The superb work and dedication of Dianne Hastings has been recognised with a wonderful festive visit.
Wingates gain extra benefits with sponsorship renewal
January 06, 2017
Wingates renew sponsorship link with Brass Toff Instrument Repairs as they look to full functioning future.
Judges to host Test Piece workshop
January 06, 2017
If you want to gain some essential insight into the works being used in the Second, Third and Fourth Section at the Areas this year, then make sure you get to the AoBBA workshop later this month.
All Payne and full gain for Areas
January 06, 2017
Percussion expert Ray Payne has been providing an excellent series of tips for players in time to put into practice ahead of the Regional Championships.
Haverhill's golden generation
January 06, 2017
A group of brass band players from the Haverhill area have been celebrating half a century and more of brass band enjoyment and dedication.
Book now for a Winter Wonderland Band Tour!
January 04, 2017
What better way to end the festive season than to plan a band tour to one of Europe's most enchanting winter wonderlands in time for Christmas 2017?
Fancy winning two ton of music for your band?
January 04, 2017
There is still time for you to win £200 worth of music for your band in a great competition from the Brass Band Music Shop. All you have to do is like it!
McLeod links up with Your Logo Here for Skegness
January 04, 2017
Leyland Band euph star James McLeod will be in Skegness to help with your queries and questions about performance and playing — so make sure you seek him out!
Cornish bands to pay musical tribute to Robert Jose
January 04, 2017
The Cornish banding community will help celebrate the memory of the popular euphonium player Robert Jose in a concert in May.
John Slinger funeral
January 04, 2017
The funeral arrangements for the late Black Dyke legend John Slinger have been announced.
Guards on parade in Worcester
January 03, 2017
The Guards Brass Band will be making a welcome first visit to Worcestershire as part on their community engagement work — and local youngsters can enjoy being part of it.
Six new Shepherds found to follow Area star
January 03, 2017
The Shepherd Group Band has signed a flock of six new cornet players in time for the Area Championship in Durham.
Strata aim for Pageantry
January 03, 2017
Strata Brass has added strength to their ranks ahead of their Pageantry challenge in Huddersfield in March.
Webster set for nationwide tour
January 03, 2017
How do your fancy tapping into the brass banding experience of Roger Webster to help your band for free? All you have to do is ask him.
Brass Band Podcast: Episode 25
January 03, 2017
The Scottish duo look back at 2016 and hand out their own particular awards.
Brass returns to Birmingham
January 03, 2017
The critically acclaimed musical about members of a brass band who join a First World War 'Pals' Battalion is to be revived in Birmingham in February.
