News / 2023
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Musicwear adds to cooperative style
October 06, 2023
The leading musicwear providers has been making sure bands are looking their best for their forthcoming Royal Albert Hall appearance.
Friary celebrate 40th anniversary with tributes
October 05, 2023
Friary Brass was joined by former MD, Chris King and Brighouse & Rastrick cornet star Tom Smith to help celebrate their anniversary in musical style.
Future imprints and tensions explored at BrassWind Festival
October 05, 2023
Leading artists and performers collaborated to explore new repertoire at the recent BrassWind Festival in Norway.
New signings for 1OB as they prepare for title defence
October 05, 2023
First Old Boys Band has welcomed new signings to the band as they prepare to defend their Champion Band of Northern Ireland title in Armagh.
West Midlands Police Band nab SPJ as new MD
October 05, 2023
The experienced Steve Pritchard-Jones has become the new Musical Director of the West Midlands Police Band.
M&B congrats to Whitworth double foundation winners
October 04, 2023
The low brass of title winning Whitworth Vale & Healey Band has been congratulated by Mercer & Barker.
German bond led by musical friendship
October 04, 2023
A long friendship between Patricio Cosentino and Hans Jacob has led to an exciting partnership link in North Germany.
Christmas is coming...
October 04, 2023
It may be early, but if you want to maximise your festive fund raising this year, Brass Bands England and Crowdfunder UK has a webinar this week that will tell you how to do it...
IBBSS announces 2024 attractions
October 04, 2023
The leading international brass band summer school is already signing up delegates for its 2024 course.
St David's Hall closure extended
October 04, 2023
The major concert hall venue in Wales still requires extensive remedial work before it can open again.
Wright takes a final bow at Thurcroft
October 04, 2023
The musical partnership between Matthew Wright and Thurcroft Welfare Band comes to an end after nine years.
Jacobs takes lead at Slaithwaite
October 04, 2023
Simon Jacobs has been appointed as the new Musical Director of Slaithwaite Band
New principal takes Studio role at Towcester
October 04, 2023
Matt Atkinson has become the new principal cornet of Towcester Studio Band.
Report & Result: 2023 Fife Charities BBA
October 02, 2023
Katrina Marzella-Wheeler leads Kingdom Brass to victory in Kirkcaldy.
Report & Results: 2023 Bolsover Festival of Brass
September 30, 2023
There are entertainment victories for Stannington, Freckleton, Whitworth Vale & Healey, Spennymoor Town and Banovallum Brass in Bolsover.
Interview with John Wallace CBE
September 29, 2023
We catch up with John Wallace CBE ahead of a cocnert performance in Edinburgh this weekend that sees him explore some of the earliest brass ensemble transcriptions.
New committee to advise on Iles and Mortimer Medal awards
September 29, 2023
Mark Bromley will lead a new Advisory Committee to recommend candidates for the annual Iles and Mortimer Medals.
Making Music appoints new Chairperson
September 29, 2023
Rhiannon Harrison has been appointed as the new Chairperson of Making Music, the UK's largest leisure-time music network
One eye on Blackpool with rooms4groups
September 29, 2023
There is a place at the Spring Festival for bands at this weekend's Bolsover Festival of Brass — with a hotel booking to sort out too...
Bands ready for Bolsover Festival of Brass
September 29, 2023
There are two days of entertainment action in store to enjoy at the Bolsover Festival of Brass — with live streaming of the Championship and First Sections.
65 entries for Willebroek Solo Competitions
September 29, 2023
65 players from seven countries will battle for the four different titles on offer at the Willebroek Solo Competition.
Small retirement after huge musical contribution
September 29, 2023
Tony Small, BEM has decided to retire from his role as MD of Penclawdd after more than 50 years of inspirational musical leadership.
40 year Anglo German musical link set to continue
September 29, 2023
Kirkbymoorside Town is set to host the Himmighausen Blasorchester to further strengthen a 40 year musical link between their communities.
JAM makers required
September 29, 2023
Composers can submit scores for SATB choir, brass quintet and organ, or any combination of these forces, for the annual 'Call for Music' initiative from the John Armitage Memorial Trust.
New MD at Woodhouse Prize
September 29, 2023
Robert Hardy is the new Musical Director at Woodhouse Prize Band in Yorkshire.
