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England

Higginbottom leads award winners at BBE Conference

September 29, 2019
Gordon Higginbottom, UniBrass, Shepherd Group Band and Heidi Bradley gain recognition for their outstanding contributions to the banding movement.


England

Positivity emanates at AGM of Brass Bands England

September 29, 2019
Increased membership, successful initiatives, robust finances and a a fix to the problem of Europe adds to the sense of optimism at Brass Bands England Annual General Meeting.


Solo

Foden's Solo, Duet & Quartet contest gains new support

September 27, 2019
The popular Solo, Duet & Quartet contest has gained new support this year as well looking for a new generation of judges.


Chris JEANS

Jeans leads fitting tribute to stalwart supporter

September 27, 2019
Trombone star Chris Jeans led a a fantastic practical tribute to a great supporter of Cheltenham Silver Band.


Germany

German National welcomes sponsor support to add to musical tradition

September 27, 2019
The bi-annual German National Championship will take place in Bad Kissingen in 2020 boosted by Geneva support and based on traditional test-piece values.


Hands

Scott takes helm at Foss Dyke

September 27, 2019
The experienced Ian Scott has become the new Musical Director at Foss Dyke Band.


Morley Town Hall

Best of Brass set to take to Morley stage

September 27, 2019
Eight top class bands will be featured in the 2019/2020 Leeds 'Best of Brass' series of concerts at Morley Town Hall over the next few months.


Gregson

Major key sounds for Gregson at BBE Conference

September 27, 2019
Edward Gregson is looking forward to presenting the keynote speech at the Brass Bands England Conference in Sale this weekend.


Stevenage

Stevenage set-up for 2020 Area Championships

September 27, 2019
Dates, structure and adjudication team announced for 2010 London & Southern Counties Regional Championships.


Cross

Death of Jimmy Thompson

September 27, 2019
The death has been announced of one of the great figures of North East banding.


Grimethorpe

Grimethorpe add Lenton to Albert Hall line-up

September 27, 2019
Grimethorpe Colliery sign baritone star Sarah Lenton to their ranks ahead of Albert Hall challenge.


Treize Etoiles

Report & Result: 2019 Besson Swiss Open Contest

September 25, 2019
A new mix and match approach also sees a new combination at Brass Band 13 Etoiles reclaim the Besson Swiss Open title.


eiknager

Eikanger set for Vortex in Bergen

September 24, 2019
The Norwegian champion will showcase major works at the influential BrassWind Festival in Bergen this weekend — including Robert Simpson's rarely heard final work for the brass band medium.


Crokston

Interview with Kenny Crookston: Part 3

September 24, 2019
Ahead of the forthcoming BBE Conference CEO Kenny Crookston talks about what the future holds for the organisation over the next 12 months or more.


bbe

Last call for BBE Conference

September 24, 2019
If you want to have your say on Better Banding then make sure you sign up for the BBE Brass Band Conference in Sale this weekend.


Knight

Knight claims tuba title in Germany

September 24, 2019
Ross Knight claims the runner-up spot in the prestigious Aeolus Competition beating 18 other world class tuba players in the process.


Tredegar

Youngsters enjoy a spell of Guard duty...

September 24, 2019
Young players from the Tredegar and Ebbw Valley area have enjoyed some inspirational teaching from stars from the Band of the Welsh Guards...


Varley

Varley wows at the Proms

September 24, 2019
Grimethorpe horn star Helen Varley wows the audience at Shirley Band's recent 'Last Night of the Proms'.


Kirkbymoorside

Kirkbymoorside open doors to next 200 years of community music making

September 24, 2019
The doors have finally been opened on the new musical home of Kirkbymoorside Town Band, after an amazing fun raising project.


Scott

King pays a visit to a Brighouse Titan...

September 24, 2019
Prof David King recently headed to Merseyside to meet up with Brighouse & Rastrick Titan, the great James Scott.


composer

City of Bristol adopt a composer

September 24, 2019
The City of Bristol Band will be working alongside composer Laura Shipsey after taking up the adoption process.


Radio

Radio: Sounds of Brass

September 24, 2019
More great brass band music from Phillip Hunt.


Bultins

Butlins offers extra attractions for competitors

September 23, 2019
The Butlins Mineworkers' Festival aims to make their 2020 Festival an even more attractive proposition for competitors with BBE link, test-piece selections and prize money boost.


Emmetal

Report & Result: 2019 Emmental March Contest

September 22, 2019
There was a great response from competitors and brass band lovers to the first march contest event in Oberburg in Switzerland


Leyburn

Report & Result: 2019 Hardraw Scar Festival

September 22, 2019
The Leyburn Band are top dogs at the famous Hardaw Scar Brass Band in Festival after a great day of entertainment in the Yorkshire sun.




UK Music sURBEY

UK Music launches annual survey

April 29 • Musicians and organisations urged to complete annual survey to help create an accurate assessment of the value of the UK music sector.


Flowers

Flowers to target World title in 2026

April 29 • The National Champion will look to become World Champion in Kerkrade next year.


Regent Brass

40th anniversary celebrations for Regent Brass

April 29 • Great memories of a pioneering band were recalled in a get together concert for former players of Brent Youth Band and Regent Brass.


Opera

WNO musicians vote to accept new agreement

April 29 • The orchestral member of Welsh National Opera have voted to a new agreement to protect their full time future.


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 4 May • St Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street SE10 9BJ


Contest: European Brass Band Championshiips

Friday 9 May • Konzerthaus, SandvigÃ¥ 1, 4007 Stavanger, Norway


Contest: European Brass Band Championshiips

Saturday 10 May • Konzerthaus, SandvigÃ¥ 1, 4007 Stavanger, Norway


Contest: 103rd Spring Festival

Saturday 10 May • Winter Gardens Complex, Church Street, Blackpool. . FY1 1HU


The Hepworth Band - Albie Sugden Foundation Charity Concert

Saturday 24 May • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


wantage silver band

April 29 • A friendly and ambitious first section band, Wantage Concert Brass are looking for an experienced and dedicated MUSICAL DIRECTOR to help drive the band's continued growth and development, building on their best result to date at the recent area contest.


wantage silver band

April 29 • Wantage Concert Brass have a Bb BASS vacancy - the perfect opportunity to join their band! The band compete in the FIRST SECTION and have a sensible schedule of engagements, concerts and contests throughout the year.


wantage silver band

April 29 • Wantage Concert Brass are looking for a TROMBONE and BASS TROMBONE player - the perfect opportunity to join their band! The band compete in the FIRST SECTION and have a sensible schedule of engagements, concerts and contests throughout the year.


Andy Wareham

BMus (Hons), MMus (Hons)
Conductor, Composer, Brass Tutor, Musicologist


               

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