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Roger Thorne

Death of Roger Thorne

March 01, 2018
The death has been announced of the popular Wem Jubilee conductor Roger Thorne


Chapeltown

Report & Results: 2018 NEMBBA Contest

March 01, 2018
Chapeltown Slead the way at the enjoybale pre-Area NEMBBA run-out contest, with confidence boosting wins for Hucknall & Linby, Shirland Miners Welfare and Maltby Miners.


Signings

Extra junction stop offs at J36 Brass

March 01, 2018
The North of England band named after a motorway junction has just added a couple of extra stop offs as they head towards the Area Championships in Durham.


Radio

Radio: Sunday Bandstand

March 01, 2018
More wonderful brass band music from the heartland of Yorkshire with Chris Helme.


Buxton

2018 Buxton Contest cancelled

February 28, 2018
The popular Buxton Brass Band Festival has had to be cancelled this year due to the ongoing refurbishment work at the famous venue.


Tracks

Huddersfield eyes on the rails as well as the heavens

February 28, 2018
Its not just the heavens you need to keep an eye on this weekend if you are heading to Huddersfield for the Yorkshire Regional Championships.


Whitburn

Scottish preview at Whitburn

February 28, 2018
If you want a sneak preview of the works in the Fourth, Third, First and Championship Section ahead of the scottish Championship then head to Whitburn on March 9th.


Daniel Brooks

Brooks to lead North Skelton

February 28, 2018
Daniel Brooks will head north later next month to lead North Skelton Band at the North of England Area Championships in Durham.


Horn

Gabriel horn sounds a winning note

February 28, 2018
The talented Gabriel Snowden has become the first recipient of the Trevor Bousfield Memorial Trophy following his fine performane at the recent York Railway Institute Band Section, Solo & Ensemble Contest.


radio

Radio: Listen to the Band

February 28, 2018
More music from Frank Renton at the BBC...


Paris

Results: 2018 French National Championship

February 26, 2018
Paris Brass Band are crowned French National Champions for a sixth time in Nantes


Winter Gardens

Report & Results: 2018 North West Regional Championships: First Section

February 25, 2018
A mature Oldham (Lees) stand out with their metamorphic construction work to take the title and head to Cheltenham as champions.


Winter Gardens

Report & Results: 2018 North West Regional Championships: Championship Section

February 25, 2018
Foden's make it an imposing hat-trick in Blackpool with Leyland and pre-qualified Fairey in London.


Winter

Report & Results: 2018 North West Regional Championships: Second Section

February 25, 2018
Middleton, Bollington and Flixton head to Cheltenham after a cracking contst shone a bright musical light in the Pavilion Theatre


Winter Gardens

Report & Results: 2018 North West Regional Championships: Fourth Section

February 25, 2018
Lostock Hall takes the World Tour honours with a first class compartment victory under MD Joshua Hughes.


Eccleston Brass Presentation

Report & Results: 2018 North West Regional Championships: Third Section

February 25, 2018
Eccleston take to the battle field at the end of the day to gain a first ever Area title and head to Cheltenham as a Napoleonic champion.


Mead

Plans set for Bolsover Summer School

February 24, 2018
More exciting plans have been put in place for the sixth Bolsover International Brass Band Summer School led by Steven Mead in July — and you can be a part of it...


Jones

RNCM announces major Philip Jones Brass Ensemble competition

February 24, 2018
A major partnership between the RNCM in Manchester and Ursula Jones will see the hosting of the inaugural Philip Jones International Brass Ensemble Competition in July 2019.


Centre Stage

Drum rolls please — and keep it deliberately quiet

February 24, 2018
The new MP-Drum from Centre Stage Percussion is being unveiled at the North West Regional Championship.


Spring

2018 Spring Festival details announced

February 24, 2018
The list of bands competing at the 98th British Open Spring Festival have been announced by the contest organisers.


Cory

Cory stars lead Mid-Winter challenges in Barnstaple

February 24, 2018
Philip Harper and stars from Cory Band helped put 120 players through their paces at the recent SWBBA Mid-Winter Workshop weekend.


radio

Radio: Sounds of Brass

February 24, 2018
More great music on the airwaves from Philip Hunt.


Webster

Illness forces Webster to withdraw from adjudication role

February 24, 2018
Steven Mead steps in as illness has meant Dr Roger Webster has had to withdraw from his adjudication role at the forthcoming Midlands Regional Championships.


jOHN bARBER

Foden's give Patrons a sneak preview ahead of Area Odyssey

February 24, 2018
The defending North West Champion made sure their loyal supporters gained a sneak preview of their Area preparations at their recent Patrons' Concert.


Cross

Death of Ken Smith MNZM

February 24, 2018
The death has been announced of Ken Smith MNZM, one of the great cornet players and brass band musicians.




Rodney Newton

80th birthday concert celebration for Newton

July 19 • Rodney Newton will enjoy a musical celebration of his birthday this weekend in Cambridge.


jhs instruments

JHS Ltd set to close

July 19 • The leading independent distributor and suppliers of Odyssey instrument brand set to close after 60 years of trading.


FodensLovatt

Lovatt joins Foden's for Regent Hall pre-National concert

July 19 • Trumpet star Mike Lovatt will reconnect with Foden's Band for their pre-National preview concert at Regent Hall.


Rooms for groups

Sold out signs up in Cheltenham

July 19 • Hotel demand from National qualifiers mean sold out signs are posted in Cheltenham.


The Hepworth Band - A Summer Proms Concert

Sunday 20 July • Hepworth United Sports Club, Far Lane, Hepworth, Holmfirth. HD9 1RN


Petworth Town Band - Ebernoe Horn Fair

Friday 25 July • Ebernoe Cricket Ground GU28 9LD


Petworth Town Band - Dorset House School Fete

Saturday 26 July • Dorset House School RH20 1PB


Haverhill Silver Band - A Nightingale Sang... (an evening concert)

Saturday 2 August • Foakes Hall, Dunmow CM6 1DG


Haverhill Silver Band - East Anglian Beer & Cider Festival

Sunday 24 August • St Edmundsbury Cathedral, Bury St Edmunds IP33 1QX


Longridge Band

July 21 • Due to ill health, Longridge Band invite applications for a SOLO HORN. We are a friendly, committed band, who enjoy a good balance of concerts and contests throughout the year. We rehearse 10 minutes from Jct 31A of the M6, on Wednesday and Friday evening


NORTH LAKES BRASS

July 20 • North Lakes Brass are seeking a CONDUCTOR with the drive to take our friendly band into the 2nd section. . We are different from most contesting bands as we rehearse just once a week (Wed), have 2 full band concerts & 4-5 contests per year.


Rushden Town Band

July 18 • Second Trombone vacancy. A friendly Midlands 1st Section Band, Rushden are looking for a Second Trombone player to come and join us. Great repertoire and concerts plus contests twice per year. Every other year, the band goes on tour.


Alex McGee

MA BMus PGCE
Conductor & Composer


               

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