News / 2023
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Celebrating the centenary of Arthur Butterworth
April 18, 2023
With the centenary of his birth in August, we speak to David Richards about the life and works of Arthur Butterworth and how he hopes the brass banding world can help restore his music music from neglect.
Foden's help get youngsters into the swing of things
April 18, 2023
National Champion link up with Matt Ford and Love Music Trust to inspire youngsters in the Big Band tradition.
Star struck and Hutch
April 18, 2023
Cory principal cornet star Tom Hutchinson enjoyed his recent trip to the USA to help inspire a trio of bands.
Dear Nan...
April 17, 2023
Composer Paul Saggers' latest work sees him link up once again with the Manchester Camerata to help with their remarkable work into the benefits of music for people suffering with dementia.
Work starts again for National Youth Summer Course
April 16, 2023
After the success of its recent Easter concerts the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain now focuses on its Summer Courses.
Femmes Fortissimo ready to be heard in charity support
April 16, 2023
The 50 piece brass band is set to support the work of the York based charity Survive, which offers specialist counselling and support work to all adults who have experienced sexual trauma.
Worldwide invitation to Fermanagh & Tyrone Brass Band Summer School
April 15, 2023
The popular Fermanagh & Tyrone Brass Band Summer School (FTBBSS) is inviting players from across the banding world to join them on its course this year from Thursday 20th — Saturday 22nd July.
Henry VIII and Richard Marshall to lead Cockerton celebrations
April 15, 2023
The belated 150th anniversary celebrations of the Cockerton Band will be aided by Black Dyke's principal cornet and an Old Monarch with a penchant for beheading his wives...
National Youth head to Brum
April 15, 2023
You can hear the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain in action alongside The Band of His Majesty's Royal Marines Collingwood in Birmingham this afternoon.
Bands to come together to celebrate former player
April 15, 2023
The banding life of the late Colin Bourne will be celebrated in a special fund raising massed band concert in June.
Parade help required in Garstang
April 15, 2023
Organisers are looking for brass band help for a special Childrens Festival in May.
Brighouse open up for the day
April 15, 2023
If you are around the Brighouse area today why not pop in and find out more about one of the most famous brass bands in the world.
Recycling help from Denis Wick
April 15, 2023
An alternative answer to recycling sees Denis Wick Products help young players at Elland.
From Small beginnings great things grow...
April 15, 2023
A life long friend has provided Tony Small BEM with a special anniversary present to help celebrate Penclawdd's 50th birthday this evening in Swansea.
European Championship judges announced
April 14, 2023
The list of adjudication panels for the 2023 European Brass Band Championships in Malmo have been revealed.
Interview with Mike Lovatt
April 14, 2023
Mike Lovatt talks about the music makers behind Frank Sinatra — and how he hopes to bring a unique musical flavour to the Golden Era of his recording career.
Thomas Nielsen becomes new LPO co-principal trumpet
April 12, 2023
Former National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain principal cornet player becomes co-principal trumpet of the London Philharmonic Orchestra.
Conducting duo to judge conducting dozen
April 12, 2023
Paul Holland and Sarah Groarke-Booth will adjudicate the BBCA annual conducting competition final.
Royal Marines, National Youth Band and a dog called Bongo ready for Brum
April 12, 2023
There will another great chance to hear the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain this weekend in Birmingham — with some great partnership attractions.
Pre-loved expertise from Brassworks
April 12, 2023
There are over 60 outstanding pre-loved and used instruments awaiting new owners from Oldroyd Brassworks.
Brass in Concert entertainers announced
April 12, 2023
The 11 bands that will look to become the best brass band entertainers in the world at Sage Gateshead later this year have been revealed.
Hickman claims Antipodean solo double
April 12, 2023
Kevin Hickman joins a rare club of Champion of Champion title winners in both Australia and New Zealand.
Side by side at Cory
April 12, 2023
A trio of talented young players recently sat in to enjoy a working rehearsal with the defending European champions.
Holland to lead Dutch Youth
April 12, 2023
Paul Holland and Erik van de Kolk will bring the baton down on the first entries of the newly formed Dutch Youth Brass Band this weekend.
ISM look to empower musicians
April 12, 2023
The Independent Society of Musicians will be hosting a special empowerment day to help musicians meet the challenges facing them.
