News / 2023
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ConsTest to return in 2024
October 27, 2023
The popular brass band contest held at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire will return next year with even more attractions.
UK Elite Band Forum to be formed
October 26, 2023
Historic approach sees 15 bands to come together with the single ambition to work in cooperation with contest promoters, administrators and owners on areas of mutual benefits to bands at all levels.
New principal at Abbey Brass
October 25, 2023
Tracey Bennett makes the stone's throw move to become principal cornet at Abbey Brass on the Isle of Wight.
Judges and schedule announced for 2024 Yorkshire Area Championships
October 25, 2023
The adjudication teams and the contest weekend schedule for the 2024 Yorkshire Regional Championships have been announced.
Bands ready for Rochdale Contest
October 25, 2023
The North West Area Brass Bands Association will host the welcome return of its annual Rochdale Contest this weekend.
New Composition Competition launched
October 25, 2023
The Band of the Prince of Wales is looking for compositions for a 10 piece ensemble
Glastonbury welcomes new Musical Director
October 25, 2023
The experienced Steve Rogers has taken on the Musical Director role with Glastonbury Brass.
Quintet boost Hade Edge
October 25, 2023
Five new players have joined the ranks of Yorkshire's Hade Edge Band
Cotter retires from baton duty
October 25, 2023
Mike Cotter has conducted the final beat on his remarkable musical career in banding.
Of Men and Mountains again, and again and again...
October 25, 2023
You can enjoy all 20 performances form the Royal Albert Hall thanks to the Wobply.com media platform.
Fundraising role on offer at UniBrass Foundation
October 25, 2023
The UniBrass Foundation is looking to fill a part time freelance fundraising development role.
World Rankings: October update
October 25, 2023
Foden's takes the number 1 spot following its runner-up result at the Nationals.
Flaten to take up future residency with Manger
October 25, 2023
Tormod Flaten will take on the Resident Musical Director role at Manger Musikklag in Autumn 2024.
New signings at Slaithwaite
October 24, 2023
A new MD and new players herald exciting times at Slaithwaite Band.
Radio: Sunday Bandstand 22nd October
October 24, 2023
More great brass band music to enjoy from Chris Helme.
Report & Result: 2023 National Championships of Great Britain
October 21, 2023
Black Dyke triumph on Edward Gregson's epic test piece as the National title and trophy heads back to Queensbury for the first time since 2014.
Funeral details announced for Roy Sparkes
October 20, 2023
Details have been announced for the funeral of the highly respected player, conductor and adjudicator Roy Sparkes.
Gray and Thornton to lead sound explorations
October 20, 2023
Russell Gray and Dr David Thornton will be leading a zoom session on how to make your band sound better...
Palanga and Blackpool bookings on the horizon for rooms4groups
October 20, 2023
The leading hotel booking provider is already looking at the best deals for bands for the 2024 European Championships and British Open Spring Festival.
Why not put on the Wrong Trousers for a change?
October 20, 2023
Bands can now put on the brilliant 'Wallace & Gromit' film to reach out to a new audience.
Brass Bands England reports pride in exceptional performance
October 19, 2023
The presentation reports of the BBE Chair of Trustees and CEO at the recent BBE Annual General Meeting spoke of pride in the achievements and activity of the organisation in the past year.
Lito meets Michelangelo
October 19, 2023
Two great artists met up in Florence as trombone star Lito Fontana inspired performers under the gaze of a famous statue or two...
Positive outlook despite financial loss for BBE
October 18, 2023
Brass Bands England reports a loss of over £66,000 for the year ending March 2023, but says the future financial outlook is positive as new funding streams come on line and membership increases.
Fountain opens Regent Hall Brass Arts Festival
October 18, 2023
James Fountain will join the Amersham Band at Regent Hall this evening to open the traditional musical prelude to the National Championship in London.
Report & Results: 2023 North of Ireland Bands Association Championship
October 18, 2023
Downshire Brass reclaims the National title to book their place in Stavanger in 2025, as Roughan Silver and Dungannon Silver also celebrate title success in Armagh.
