News / 2024
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Guildhall announces young Composition Competition winners
September 21, 2024
Four talented young composers have claimed Guildhall School of Music & Drama composition awards.
Brass in Concert adjudication panels announced for 2024
September 21, 2024
The judges who will make the all important decisions at the Brass in Concert Championships later this year have been announced.
Grimethorpe goes back to deep mine roots
September 21, 2024
Members of Grimethorpe Colliery Band have taken their instruments underground to mark the 40th anniversary of the Miners' Strike.
Bentham returns to Fishburn
September 21, 2024
The North of England top section contenders welcome back Chris Bentham as its new Resident Conductor.
RNCM offers Brass Band conducting masterclasses
September 20, 2024
A specific two day brass and wind band conducting masterclass is being offered at the RNCM in November — with works by Vaughan Williams and Wilby plus a new wind band version of 'Contest Music' to study.
New book explores experiences of women in the music industry
September 20, 2024
A new book by award winning author Sammy Stein takes a candid look at the experiences good and bad of women working in the music industry.
Tongwynlais to tour Japan in 2025
September 20, 2024
Tongwynlais Temperance will act as a musical ambassador for Welsh culture on a week long tour to Japan next year.
Carlton Main to open Best of Brass series
September 20, 2024
Carlton Main Frickley Colliery will open the 2024/5 Leeds Best of Brass concert series.
UniBrass looks for new compositional talent
September 20, 2024
Young composers can now submit their works for consideration for the UniBrass Composer Competition.
Limit on demand for Welsh Open
September 20, 2024
Increased popularity means that there will be a 14 band limit on entries for the 2025 Welsh Open.
Making Music announces 202 Award winners
September 20, 2024
The major leisure time support organisation has just announced its list of annual award winners
New trio sign up for Flixton
September 20, 2024
The North West First Section contenders welcome three new signings to the ranks.
Roberts Bakery Band to return to Germany
September 20, 2024
After a decade away the Roberts Bakery Band will be reconnecting with friends in Germany.
Death of Shaun Elliott
September 20, 2024
The death has been announced of the respected former player and Chairperson of the Staffordshire Band.
Competitors ready for Elland tests
September 20, 2024
70 entrants will head to Elland for the return of a great day of music making.
Smith & Grezzy Big Chat podcast: The latest episode is now out
September 20, 2024
The duo are joined by Duncan Beckley MBE to talk about the 2025 Area test-pieces
Final call for Scottish Challenge
September 20, 2024
Bands need to be sharp if they wish to take part in the popular Band Supplies Scottish Challenge Contest in Perth.
Death of Graham Jones
September 20, 2024
The death has been announced of the highly respected former Northop Silver Band conductor Graham Jones.
Report & Result: 2024 Second Section National Championship of Great Britain
September 15, 2024
St Austell takes the Second Section National title honours in Cheltenham.
Report & Result: 2024 Fourth Section National Championship of Great Britain
September 15, 2024
It was a National title victory for Betteshanger Welfare on their National Championship return.
Report & Result: 2024 First Section National Championship of Great Britain
September 14, 2024
Northop Silver claims Excalibur in Cheltenham to take the First Section National title to Wales.
Report & Result: 2024 Third Section National Championship of Great Britain
September 14, 2024
The Golborne Band claims the maritime musical honours in Cheltenham to claim their first National title success.
2025 Regional test pieces announced...
September 14, 2024
The set works that will be played from Torquay to Perth, Stevenage to Swansea have been revealed
Cheltenham finalists to be recorded for Wobplay platform
September 13, 2024
All 76 performances will be recorded by World of Brass for inclusion and enjoyment on the www.wobplay.com multi media platform.
Sonic launch for new Paul Richards mouthpiece
September 13, 2024
Mercer & Barker will give soprano players at Cheltenham the chance to try out the brand new MB1-PR 'Sonic' mouthpiece designed in collaboration with Paul Richards.
