News / 2023
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Death of Trevor Goodison
September 03, 2023
The death has been announced of a wonderful stalwart performer and administrator of Unite the Union Band.
Composer call for Euro 2024
September 03, 2023
Entries can now be submitted for consideration for the 9th European Composer Competition in Palanga.
New Wells appointment looks to add extra musical opportunity
September 03, 2023
Laetitia Stott hopes to add to the concert calendar as the new Head of Music Performance at Wells Cathedral School.
Every little helps for Elland
September 03, 2023
Elland Silver Band is looking to Tesco shoppers to help them provide a fantastic project to inspire youngsters to play a brass band instrument for free.
Gray appointed to orchestral MD role in USA
September 02, 2023
Russell Gray has been appointed as Musical Director of the Minneapolis Pops Orchestra.
UK Music CEO takes top strategy role with Prime Minister
September 01, 2023
Jamie Njoku-Goodwin, the CEO of UK Music is to leave his role to become Director of Strategy for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
Flowers look to Da Vinci to help crack Open code
September 01, 2023
Flowers Band's latest CD features works from composers linked to their success as well as the polymath genius Leonardo da Vinci...
Banding All Blacks ready for Australian tour
September 01, 2023
The National Band of New Zealand is getting ready to showcase its musical talents on its first tour to Australia.
Funding boost for Brass Band Archive
September 01, 2023
Almost £100,000 of funding aims to enable people to access and understand more about the treasures held at the Brass Band Archive.
Brass Gala Concert programmes revealed
September 01, 2023
Sunday afternoon at Symphony Hall will see Black Dyke and Cory joined by the National Children's Band of Great Britain and the Services for Education Youth Brass Ensembles to provide the musical entertainment on a packed day.
Churcher takes lead at Camborne
August 31, 2023
The West of England Area champion has appointed Gareth Churcher as their new Musical Director
Bands and stars begin to align for British Open
August 31, 2023
There are plenty of early opportunities to listen to how the bands are navigating their way through the challenge of Thierry Deleruyelle's 'Sand and Stars'.
Belgian premiere for Concerto Grosso
August 31, 2023
Gavin Higgins's award winning 'Concerto Grosso for Brass Band and Orchestra' will receive its Belgian premiere in January 2025 featuring Festival Brass and the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra.
Life Membership honour for Steven Craig
August 31, 2023
The popular bandsman and conductor Steven Craig has been honoured with Life Membership of the Scottish Brass Band Association.
Fancy being a youth champ judge?
August 31, 2023
Brass Bands England is inviting people to apply to be part of the adjudication team at the 2024 National Youth Championships of Great Britain.
New Army appointments in Wales
August 31, 2023
WO1 Matthew Simmonds and CSgt David Hamilton will take the musical lead at The Band of the Prince of Wales in Brecon.
New cornet addition to City of Cardiff
August 30, 2023
Talented young cornet player Megan Jones has joined City of Cardiff (Melingriffith) Band
Archive bookings for BBE Conference
August 30, 2023
If you want to find to combine a trip to the BBE Brass Band Conference with a trip to the Brass Band Archive, make sure you sign up not to miss out.
Exhibition to celebrate Wingates 150th anniversary
August 30, 2023
A new exhibition of the remarkable history of the Wingates Band will take place next month in the heart of their local community.
Foden's renew link to East Anglia
August 30, 2023
Players from the National Champion will return to East Anglia later this year as part of the local Association's banding events.
Radio: Sunday Bandstand 27th August
August 30, 2023
There is a light touch feel to the music this week from Chris Helme.
Death of Gareth Wood
August 30, 2023
The death has been announced of the composer of who wrote 'Five Blooms in a Welsh Garden' for the 1992 European Brass Band Championships in Cardiff.
Rescue act aids Sydney success
August 29, 2023
The importance of great customer service and sponsorship support helps in a winning cause at the New South Wales State Championships.
Scottish trio to celebrate a wonderful woman
August 29, 2023
The memory of trombonist Joan Price will be rekindled by the concert trio of Dunaskin Doon, Kilmarnock Concert Brass and Irvine & Dreghorn Brass to help raise funds for a great cause.
New principal takes lead at Market Rasen
August 29, 2023
Robert Tinker has taken on the principal cornet role with the Market Rasen Band.
