News / 2017
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Ager ends 18 year tenure at Haverhill Silver
November 07, 2017
Mark Ager has decided to call an end to his 18 years at the helm of Haverhill Silver Band.
Radio: Listen to the Band
November 07, 2017
More music from Frank at the BBC as we approach Chrsitmas
Result: 2017 Danish National Championship
November 06, 2017
Concord Brass makes a successful defence of its Danish title in Skanderborg with divisional honours picked up by Dania Brass, Hinnerup Garden and Selandia Brass.
Results: 2017 Siddis Entertainment Contest
November 04, 2017
Eikanger Bjorsvik make it a 2017 'Triple Crown' as they add the Siddis Entertainment honours to the Norwegian National and European titles already in their possession.
No 'Bah Humbug' for Christmas for Brighouse...
November 04, 2017
National Champions to bring the Dickins spirit of Christmas to life with celebrated actor Simon Callow.
Brilliant Bonfire deals from Band Supplies
November 04, 2017
There are plenty of sparklers from Band Supplies to make sure your rehearsals have that extra bang over the Bonfire Night period.
Strong own-choice line-up for Leicester BBA contest
November 04, 2017
55 bands will take to the stage to showcase their own-choice selections at Loughborough Endowed Schools in Leicestershire later this month.
Waespi work comes out of the shadows for German premiere
November 04, 2017
A major new work from Swiss composer Oliver Waespi has just been given its German premiere.
New appointment at Your Logo Here Ltd
November 04, 2017
There has been an addition to the market leading team at Your Logo Here Ltd.
Eden offers Meditation for Remembrance
November 04, 2017
Composer Matt Eden has worked alongside Derwent Brass to bring a timely reminder of the ultimate sacrifice of those who fought at the horrific Battle of Passchendaele.
Report & Results: 2017 Foden's Solo, Duet & Quartet
November 04, 2017
Brilliant performances from the youngest to the oldest were on show at the recent Foden's Solo, Duet & Quartet
Influential music blog spotlights brass band movement boundaries
November 04, 2017
Composer Liz Lane has used her guest editorship of the 'The Sampler' music blog in the leading Sound and Music on-line publication to highlight how and why the brass band movement must continue to break traditional boundaries.
Gibbs takes the lead at Middleton
November 04, 2017
Kevin Gibbs has been appointed the new MD at Middleton Band.
Johnson set for Torquay return with St Pinnock
November 04, 2017
The experienced David Johnson will return to Cornwall to work with St Pinnock Band for their 2018 West of England Regional title assault.
Oh we do like to be beside the seaside...
November 04, 2017
The John Packer team will be in Torquay today with a trade stand full of Christmas goodies...
Cory to support BrassFestUK 2018
November 04, 2017
The world's number 1 ranked band has offered it proactive support for composers wishing to take part in the worldwide BrassFestUK 2018 initiative.
Talented Scot takes Halle role
November 04, 2017
22 year old Kyle MacCorquodale, a former player with Coalburn Silver and the National Youth Band of Scotland, has been appointed the new bass trombonist at the Halle Orchestra.
Dance moves for Engeset and Bjorsvik at Siddis
November 03, 2017
A quartet of very different dance moves will test the lips not hips of the experienced pairing of Bjarte Engeset and Bjorsvik Brass at the Siddis Entertainment contest in Stavanger this weekend.
New trio join Imps
November 03, 2017
A new trio of players joins Yorkshire Imperial DUT as Yorkshire band looks towards 2018.
Pennine stocked with Christmas treats for contest travels
November 03, 2017
Pennine Music will be stopping off at a number of popular contests in the coming weeks — all they are packed with plenty of Christmas treats for bands.
New band to make a debut with a bang in Wimbledon this weekend
November 02, 2017
The new Putney & Wimbledon Band will perform in public for the first time this weekend — and hope to bring brass band playing with a bang to their community.
Zombie success at Brass Factor
November 02, 2017
The brilliant Macclesfield Youth Band leaves rivals dead and buried to win the Holmfirth Brass Factor contest in Zombie fashion under MD Morticia Renshaw...
Report & Results: 2017 NWABBA Rochdale Contest
November 02, 2017
Milnrow heads the prize list at the NWABBA Rochdale contest, with section awards going to Marsden Silver, Horwich RMI, Ifton Colliery and Blackley.
Brass at the Guild Hall announces adjudicators
November 02, 2017
The list of judges that will make the all important decisions at the Brass at the Guild contest in Preston next year have been announced.
