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Mode for

Awards for Kerwin and Mode for...

December 24, 2022
The work of Tabby Kerwin and her Mode for... company has been recognised with a brace of awards.


Bone afide

A Christmas Eve song treat...

December 24, 2022
Forget the festive stress and enjoy some sumptuous festive music making with Bone-afide and Peter Moore


Claire Chalk

Hammonds welcome Chalk return

December 23, 2022
The experienced Claire Chalk joins Hammonds Band.


UniBrass

Preparations under way for UniBrass 2023

December 23, 2022
22 bands will undertake their own version of University Challenge at Warwick Arts Centre in February — with Cory booked in to add to the entertainment.


Adam Smith

Renewed confidence fires Vernon Building Society for new challenges

December 23, 2022
The future now holds the promise of confident progress for the VBS Poynton Band as they appoint a new MD and attract players to the ranks.


RNCM

Good take up of RNCM Brass Band Festival tickets

December 22, 2022
The early season attraction of enjoying world class bands and soloists at the RNCM is proving popular.


Echoes

Free Echoes of the North...

December 22, 2022
You can enjoy the evocative link between imagery and music thanks to Neil Brand, the Yorkshire Film Archive and Brighouse & Rastrick Band.


Nutcracker

Nutcracker delights in Florida

December 22, 2022
A new arrangement of 'The Nutcracker' by Gareth Pritchard has been delighting festive audiences in Florida.


Richard Poole

Extra silverware for Poole

December 22, 2022
Richard Poole has added yet another accolade to a memorable 2022 by being voted as Foden's Band 'Player of the Year'.


Score

Trainee Adjudicators sought for Area tests

December 22, 2022
The Association of Brass Band Adjudicators is looking for four youngsters to be part of their Young Adjudicators Scheme in the North West and Yorkshire.


Wychavon

Wychavon open for entries from 1st January

December 22, 2022
You can book your place at the Wychavon Festival of Brass Championships from 1st January.


Yorkshire Youth Bad

Yorkshire Youth continue with get together progress

December 22, 2022
The second gathering of the Yorkshire Youth Brass Band has seen teh young players make further encouraging progress.


Bandstand

Radio: Sunday Bandstand 18th December

December 22, 2022
More festive treats to enjoy from Chris Helme.


Wessex Summer School

Wessex course to build on 2022 success

December 20, 2022
The Wessex Band Summer School looks to build on the success of its 2022 course.


The Snow Queen

The Snow Queen to be set free...

December 20, 2022
A new multi-media brass band production of the famous 'Snow Queen' fairytale can be enjoyed for free from Friday — thanks to Jack and Charlotte Capstaff, Carlton Mian Frickley Colliery and Frank Renton...


Ian Bruce

Death of Ian Bruce

December 20, 2022
The death has been announced of Ian Bruce, the highly respected tuba player, supporter and administrator of York Railway Institute Band.


Christmas Carol

Carolling through to Christmas

December 20, 2022
The lucky residents of Saltaire get to hear festive carols played outside their front doors on the run up to Christmas thanks to players such as Matthew and Zeb.


NYBBGB

National Youth Band launches Brass Building Blocks initiative

December 19, 2022
A partnership between the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain and the Royal Marines Band Service aims to help young players develop their skills for free.


Bathgate

22 plus 1 in 2022 for Bathgate Youth

December 19, 2022
The young players of Bathgate Youth Band have notched up 22 public performances this year — with an extra one to come to round things off.


Stars

The stars come out for Christmas

December 19, 2022
Follow a star they say at this time of the year...


Brass Foundations

Foundation support boost for 2023

December 19, 2022
The generosity of supporters will enable the BBE Brass Foundations team to help more youngsters in 2023


Crumlish

A brilliant Christmas prezzie for young horn star

December 19, 2022
17 year old Andrea Crumlish has plenty to look forward to in 2023 as the talented horn player secures her place at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.


British Army

British Army to open doors for brass skills workshop

December 19, 2022
There is a great opportunity to find out more about yourself and your playing skills with a little help from the British Army.


Shipston

Shipston beat the freeze for charity

December 19, 2022
Members of Shipston Town Band brave the cold and enjoy the warmth to help raise funds for charity.


Previn

The perfect World Cup substitute — Andre Previn and brass bands

December 18, 2022
If you want to enjoy something different to the football today — why not sit back and enjoy Andre Previn finding out more about the brass banding world in 1977.




Rules

Major rule changes for National Championships of Great Britain

November 29 • New borrowed players rules and qualification numbers for Cheltenham and London come into force from 1st January.


Black Dyke Band

Black Dyke's Bliss nominated in Presto Classical Music Awards

November 28 • The critically acclaimed Chandos recording is nominated as one of the 100 Classical Music Recordings of the Year.


cooperationyouthband

New youth band launched by the cooperation band

November 28 • The Scottish champion will launch its brand new youth band this weekend in Scotland — and it has open doors to young players.


Heist

Belgian bands prepare for National challenges

November 28 • 16 will take part in the 44th Belgian National Championships this weekend.


Dobcross Silver Band - Wardle Anderson Brass Band

Sunday 24 November • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane Dobcross OL3 5AD


The Hepworth Band - Christmas Brass & Voices

Saturday 7 December • Thornhill Parish Church, Dewsbury WF120JZ


Longridge Band - Christmas Concert

Saturday 7 December • Longridge Civic Hall, 1 Calder Avenue, Longridge, Preston PR3 3HJ


York Railway Institute Band - Voices & Brass Christmas Spectacular

Saturday 14 December • Selby Abbey YO8 4PU


Bilton Silver Rugby Band - Festive favourites - Music for Christmas.

Saturday 14 December • St Mark's Church, Bilton, Rugby CV22 7LX


HYDE BAND

December 1 • WE HAVE PLAYER VACANCIES (POSITIONS NEGOTIABLE) Come and join our friendly First Section Band based in the New forest, and enjoy working with our Musical Director: Ben Halstead on a varied programme of concerts and contest.


Bilton Silver Rugby Band

December 1 • Under our MD Brad Turnbull and with a varied and growing programme of events, Bilton Silver (Rugby) requires a euphonium player to join our Championship Section band. Rehearsals are held on Monday and Friday at 7-45pm in our own purpose built bandroom.


Olney Brass

November 28 • Olney Brass is currently seeking a talented player to fill the following vacancies, in order to strengthen their line up towards 2025 and beyond: . . PRINCIPAL EUPHONIUM. . . We are an ambitious and friendly 2nd section band in our 50th year.


David A. Stowell


Conductor and composer


               

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