News / 2023
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Staffs delight at Williams lead
August 29, 2023
The successful musical partnership between Staffordshire Band and MD Craig Williams has been renewed following recent changes.
Brighouse & Rastrick to preview Open preparation
August 28, 2023
There will be a chance to hear the defending British Open champion in 'Sand & Stars' action before they defend their title at Symphony Hall next month.
Brass Band World magazine: September edition out now
August 28, 2023
The latest edition of Brass Band World magazine is now out — and in time to preview the 169th British Open and Cheltenham National Finals
Report & Results: 2023 NSW State Championships
August 28, 2023
Sydney City Brass reinforces its leading elite level credentials as they lead the prize winners at the New South Wales State Championships.
Report & Result: 2023 West of Scotland Entertainment
August 27, 2023
Kirkintilloch make a long awaited return to the top of the podium as they claim the entertainment honours in Troon.
Cheshire reunion gains global support
August 27, 2023
The forthcoming 50th anniversary reunion of the Cheshire County Youth Brass Band has rekindled happy memories and support for the USA.
French closing date looms for composer competition
August 25, 2023
There is still time to get entries in for teh inaugural French National Championship Composer Competition.
Interview with Roger Webster
August 24, 2023
We catch up with Roger Webster who will be paying his own musical tribute to the great James Shepherd later this year.
Archive visit on offer at Brass Band Conference
August 23, 2023
There will be a great opportunity for delegates to visit the Brass Band Archive as part of the Brass Band Conference day in Huddersfield in October.
Music making leads Today's radio news
August 23, 2023
Members of Dunbartonshire Concert Band recently guest edited BBC Radio 4's flagship Today programme.
Inclusive lead made by Foden's
August 23, 2023
A pioneering partnership between the National Champion, Love Music Trust and Warwick Music Group offers a future of musical inclusiveness for hearing impaired and deaf children.
Summer buzz continues at Riverside as youngsters shine
August 23, 2023
The young musical talent is being developed for the future at Riverside Youth Band in Scotland.
Proms presentation for Harvey
August 23, 2023
25 years of Adrian Harvey's inspirational musical leadership of Sidmouth Town Band was marked in flag waving style.
NYBBS stars to shine in Orkney
August 22, 2023
The National Youth Brass Band of Scotland will be heard in Orkney next month at the International Science Festival.
Interview with Verity Watts
August 22, 2023
We speak to the acclaimed sound artist and audio producer Verity Watts who is working with Rothwell Temperance Band to create a unique performance production celebrating their colourful history.
Report & Results: 2023 Victorian State Championships
August 21, 2023
Darebin City Brass — Preston Band lead the prize winners in Ballarat as they are crowned Victoria State Champions alongside Boroondara Brass, Wonthaggi Citizen's, Ararat City Band, Hyde Street Youth and Wonthaggi Youth Brass.
New additions to Wobplay Masterclass series
August 20, 2023
Masterclasses led by Sheona White and David Thornton have been added to the Wobplay recording platform
67 churches and counting...
August 20, 2023
The remarkable Expedition Brass duo continues to notch up their musical visits as they aim to perform in over 270 churches in Cumbria.
Extra tickets on sale for British Open
August 19, 2023
There are seats to be grabbed in the stalls and the upper circle for the 169th contest at Symphony Hall next month.
Mead on road to recovery
August 19, 2023
Steven Mead is making good progress as he takes time to recuperate from a bout of serious illness.
Mackenzie steps down from MD role at Camborne
August 19, 2023
Kevin Mackenzie has relinquished his position as Musical Director of West of England Area champions, Camborne.
Parkinson's soundtrack to childhood remembered
August 19, 2023
Before he became a household name as a chat show star, Michael Parkinson made an affectionate documentary on the brass band movement.
New MD heads back to Redruth
August 19, 2023
Scott Watters returns to Cornwall to lead Redruth Town Band.
Norwegian premiere set for Concerto Grosso
August 17, 2023
The award winning 'Concerto Grosso for Brass Band and Orchestra' by Gavin Higgins will receive its Norwegian premiere in Stavanger next month.
