News / 2018
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Moore highlights benefits of access to music education
October 19, 2018
The talented young Leyland Band euphonium player Daniel Moore is one of 20 musicians being used by the charity Awards for Young Musicians to highlight the benefits of having access to music education.
Top trom deal from Band Supplies
October 18, 2018
There is a great deal on Conn 88H and Conn 88HO Bb/F tenor trombones at Band Supplies at the moment.
Entries sought for NEMBBA event
October 18, 2018
You can get your entries in early for the 2019 North East Midlands BBA contest next February — and an early Area test piece run out.
Combined forces set for Cheltenham Remembrance
October 18, 2018
Brighouse & Rastrick and Flowers Bands will join together to commemorate the ending of the First World War at a special concert in Cheltenham next month.
Bates thanks worldwide show of affection
October 18, 2018
Peter Bates has been overwhelmed by the show of respect and affection following his retirement as North West Regional Secretary.
Skelmersdale welcome new signings
October 18, 2018
A new MD attracts new players to Skelmersdale Band as they look forward to exciting appearances on the contest and concert stages.
Signed and sealed: EBBA and Palanga put pen to paper for 2020 Championships
October 18, 2018
The Prime Minister of Lithuania oversees the signing of the management contract that will see the 2020 European Brass Band Championships take place in Palanga in 2020.
Dutch launch internet brass band coverage on a High Note
October 17, 2018
A new subscription internet music channel has been launched in The Netherlands to cater for brass, wind and fanfare band lovers.
Bolsover Festival delight as event reaches all corners of the globe
October 17, 2018
Organisers of the Bolsover Festival of Brass have been delighted by the feedback received from around the banding world to their live streamed event.
Siddis entertainment to be beamed worldwide
October 17, 2018
The performances from this year's SIDDIS Entertainment contest are to be beamed across the banding globe from the Stavanger Konserthaus.
Brass at the Guild opens entry doors
October 16, 2018
The popular early season contest at Preston's Guild Hall will be welcoming bands once again — with a choice of test-pieces, generous prizes funds and that extra qualification incentive to get on the British Open ladder...
BBE enjoys Cheltenham numbers boost
October 16, 2018
Brass Bands England has reported a significant boost to membership numbers following their proactive approach to meeting new and existing bands at the recent Cheltenham National Finals.
Report & Results: 2018 New South Wales BBA
October 15, 2018
Warringah Concert Brass retains its New South Wales State title.
Brighouse to sound Last Post Home
October 15, 2018
Brighouse & Rastrick has linked up with Honley Male Voice Choir to help commemorate the end of the First World War
Brass Band World magazine: Latest edition out now
October 15, 2018
The latest edition of Brass Band World magazine is now out — and its packed with plenty of things to read and enjoy...
Report & Results: 2018 West Wales BBA Welsh League Contest
October 14, 2018
Llwydcoed lead the way in the second leg of the 2018 Welsh League series — with wins for
Ashworth tenure to end at Stalybridge
October 14, 2018
The experienced David W Ashworth will be seeking new musical challenges after his last concert appearance with the Stalybridge Band next month.
New website for Clifton & Lightcliffe
October 14, 2018
The Clifton & Lightcliffe Band has updated its website presence.
Musicwearetc enjoys tie up
October 14, 2018
Musicwearetc enjoyed providing a great tie up to the City of Cardiff (Melingriffith) Band
Radio: Sounds of Brass
October 14, 2018
A chance to hear 'Seascapes' alongside plenty of fantastic trombone playing from Brett Baker on another great programme from Philip Hunt.
Marshall and Webster to lead RNCM Cornet Day
October 12, 2018
Two of the banding world's star players will lead a special Cornet Day at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester next month.
Besses Boys to bee a hive of 75th celebration this weekend
October 12, 2018
A new work by composer Andrea Price will form the musical centrepiece of the 75th anniversary celebrations of Besses Boys Band this weekend.
Wychavon award in memory of David Morris
October 12, 2018
The memory of the fine musician and photographer David Morris will be marked in the years to come at the Wychavon Festival of Brass.
National victory snapshots: Foden's in 1934 and 2018
October 12, 2018
84 years may separate these two pictures — but the you can still see how much it means to be a Foden's National Champion...
