News / 2017
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Radio: Listen to the Band
November 24, 2017
More music to enjoy in the new year from Frank at the BBC...
Report & Results: 2017 LBBA Open
November 23, 2017
Wantage leads the prize winners at the Leicestershire BBA Open contest, with section wins for Kidlington, Crofton Silver, Rolls Royce (Derby), University of Warwick and Enderby Concert.
Report & Results: 2017 North Wales BBA Rally
November 23, 2017
Northop gains confidence a boost as it eyes 2018 Area qualification, whilst there are wins for Porthaethwy Menai Bridge, Northop Training, Beaumaris Youth and Llangollen in a great day of competition in Ruthin.
Brass bands feature on BBC Radio 4 flagship news programme
November 22, 2017
There was a feature item on the perception of brass bands on the Radio 4 flagship evening news programme PM today...
Report & Results: 2017 GBBA March & Own Choice contest
November 22, 2017
Forest of Dean Brass lead the way in an encouraging day of contesting in Cheltenham.
Bands prepare for Belgian National Championships
November 22, 2017
19 bands will line-up for the twin discipline challenges to decide who becomes the various Belgian National champions.
Spotlight finally falls on reluctant Bennett at Brass in Concert
November 22, 2017
The outstanding service given by David Bennett to the Brass in Concert Championships was finally spotlighted at Sage Gateshead on the weekend.
Stavanger to welcome Fountain work
November 22, 2017
Trumpet star James Fountain will head to Norway this weekend to lead workshops and be a guest soloist with Stavanger Band.
Lancaster University celebrates their starter for 10
November 22, 2017
The first decade of inventive brass banding has been celebrated by the ground breaking members of Lancaster University Brass Band.
Hatfield stars claim their Stans
November 22, 2017
The Hatfield Band has been handing out its awards — serious ones and not so serious ones...
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Tovey to take on principal role at BBC
November 22, 2017
Bramwell Tovey is to become the new principal conductor of the BBC Concert Orchestra.
Black Friday deals at Ev-entz Music
November 22, 2017
There are some amazing Black Friday deals to be snatched up at Ev-entz. But you will need to extra quick on the log in button...
Watkins takes the helm at Slaithwaite
November 22, 2017
Ryan Watkins has been appointed the new MD at Slaithwaite Band
Judges to showcase Area test piece contest aid
November 22, 2017
The Association of Brass Band Adjudicators will present their annual Regional test piece workshop in January — and its free!
Radio: Listen to the Band
November 22, 2017
Music from Brass in Concert on the new year airwaves from Frank Renton at the BBC
Death of David Bratt
November 22, 2017
The death has been announced of David Bratt, one of the UKs most respected contest administrators and officials.
Report & Results: 2017 US Open Championship
November 22, 2017
Atlantic Brass Band make it an American double in Illinois as the claim the US Open entertainment title .
Report & Results: 2017 Brass in Concert Championship
November 19, 2017
Eikanger claim a historic 'Grand Slam' and reveal the ambition to claim even more success after winning the Brass in Concert title in a style a bit like the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra...
Report & Results: 2017 Scottish Challenge Shield
November 19, 2017
Clackmannan claims the Scottish Challenge Shield honours with a triumphant performance in Perth.
Gateshead prepares for the entertainers to arrive
November 17, 2017
The Sage Gateshead will host two days of world class brass band talent this weekend at the Brass in Concert Championship festival.
Trinity Girls look for new lead
November 17, 2017
The successful musical partnership between conductor Ryan Watkins and Trinity Girls Band has come to an end.
Big, little, large or small for Your Logo Here
November 17, 2017
It doesn't matter about the size or number for Your Logo Here — just ask and we can keep everyone feeling part of your banding team...
Welsh heavyweights join forces under one roof
November 17, 2017
Cory and Tredegar renew their support for the Ty Cerdd organisation that helps promote and celebrate music making in Wales.
Whitburn fruits on local show
November 17, 2017
The contest trophies won by Whitburn over the past year have been on public display for their local community to enjoy.
24 bands up for the Band Supplies Scottish Challenge this weekend
November 17, 2017
There is a big field of contenders all eyeing up the Scottish Challenge Shield honours at Perth Concert Hall this weekend.
