News / 2018
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Female pioneers not forgotten
March 09, 2018
International Woman's Day shone a spotlight of the current generation of female brass band musicians, but the first pioneers were equally remarkable...
Brass in Concert unveils new Ford focus
March 09, 2018
The Brass in Concert Festival has once again attracted a world class line-up of competing bands and performing talent — led by the exceptional big band singer Matt Ford.
Worldwide tributes but local trips for Black Dyke
March 09, 2018
Congratulations have come in from all over the banding world for Black Dyke's recent Regional hat-trick triumph, but it will be more local fans that will enjoy them in concert action this month.
Brownbill steps down at Flixton
March 09, 2018
After leading his band to the National Finals once again, Ian Brownbill has stepped down from his role as MD at Flixton Band
Capture the beauty of Geneva with Rayburn Tours
March 09, 2018
Rayburn Tours can give your band the ideal tour to Switzerland — and to enjoy music making on the shores of Lake Geneva.
Radio: Sounds of Brass
March 09, 2018
More brass band music across the airwaves and with a tribute to the RAF from Phillip Hunt in Cornwall.
European heads to Stavanger in 2023
March 08, 2018
The Norwegian Music Federation has announced that they will host the 2023 European Brass Band Championships in Stavanger.
Mead adds to Bolsover Summer School plans
March 08, 2018
A new video by Course Director Steven Mead and further plans shine the light on the attractions at the forthcoming Bolsover International Brass Band Summer School
Family thanks for Giblin send off
March 08, 2018
The family of the late Dave Giblin has expressed their thanks for the way in which the brass band community gave a fond farewell to the former Desford cornet star.
Baker to return to Reserve status
March 08, 2018
Black Dyke trombone star Brett Baker is to link up with Keith Wilkinson and Brass Band of the Western Reserve later this month.
Further First images from acclaimed photographer
March 08, 2018
Photographer David Imms has uploaded more images from his 2017 National Finals portfolio entitled 'First'.
Lucky winner gets extra Cory treat
March 08, 2018
One lucky winner will be able to enjoy Cory's visit to perform at Perth Concert Hall this April.
Fancy a crack at 125 grand?
March 08, 2018
A brand new ITV quiz show is looking for a quintet of like minded individuals able to pick out their top 10 to try and win £125,000...
Report & Results: 2018 scaba Spring Contest
March 08, 2018
Aveley & Newham lead the limited support for long standing event in Crawley.
New appointments at Brass Bands England
March 08, 2018
With a new cycle of funding coming on stream in April, Brass Bands England adds to it executive structure with two youthful appointments to help drive it forward.
Tredegar to lead NHS celebrations in the heart of Parliament
March 07, 2018
Tredegar Band will give the world premiere of a new work celebrating the creation of the National Health Service in the State Rooms of the Speaker of the Houses of Commons in the heart of Parliament.
Talented quartet make it through to BBC Radio 2 Young Brass Award Final
March 07, 2018
Cameron Scott, Sam Dye, Thomas Nielsen and Ross Dunne will compete for the prestigious Radio 2 Young Brass Award at the RNCM in Manchester in April.
Regionals Road Trip for Pennine Music
March 07, 2018
There will be a fantastic selection of music and mutes available to conductors and players alike as soon as they come off stage at Stevenage and Torquay — thanks to Pennine Music and the Brass Band Music Shop.
Radio: All Brass Radio
March 07, 2018
More fantastic top 20 brass band music from across the pond with Dr Fox
Bugle call announces test piece choices
March 07, 2018
The famous West of England Bandsman's Festival in Bugle has announced its test-piece choices for bands wishing to make the trip to the great event in the heart of Cornwall.
Yorkshire images featured in The Guardian newspaper
March 05, 2018
Fantastic images of the 2018 Yorkshire Regional Championships have appeared in The Guardian newspaper and other leading British broadsheet outlets...
Report & Results: 2018 Yorkshire Regional Championships: Championship Section
March 04, 2018
Black Dyke and Prof Nicholas Childs confound the critics as they secure a rare Yorkshire Area hat-trick, with Brighouse & Rastrick and Grimethorpe joining them at the Royal Albert Hall.
Report & Results: 2018 Yorkshire Regional Championships: First Section
March 04, 2018
Consistency was the key to Strata Brass ending a 40 year Yorkshire title drought to head to Cheltenham with qualifiers Skelmanthorpe.
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Harper set for World Tour to Abingdon
March 04, 2018
The Cory MD may fly all around the banding world, but he is going on a short world tour to Abbey Brass (Abingdon) next week.
