News / 2024
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BBP Players Registry issues clarity on moves
April 22, 2024
With the British Open Spring Festival on the immediate horizon the BBP Registry has issued clarification on registration issues.
National Youth Concerto Grosso performance set for Radio 3 broadcast
April 21, 2024
The critically acclaimed performance of the Gavin Higgins' 'storming showpiece' by the National Youth Orchestra and National Youth Band can be heard on Radio 3 this week and beyond.
BrookWright Music: Disinformation!
April 21, 2024
A new concert piece inspired by the murky world of false narrative, untruths, conspiracy and distrust is ready for you to play. Can't be about brass band contesting surely?
Results: 2024 Flemish Open
April 21, 2024
Brass Band Schoonhoven, Young Brassband Willebroek, De Bazuin Oenkerk B and Brassband Sklepucini claim the honours in Mechelen.
Own-choice selections revealed for European Championships
April 21, 2024
New and existing major compositions will be showcased by the competing bands at all levels in Palanga.
Barnsley ready for home town entertainment
April 20, 2024
Barnsley Brass are the latest band to be featured in the 2024 Yorkshire Brass Band Festival.
Odyssey Brasswind to make Debut at Buxton
April 20, 2024
The new Debut range of Odyssey instruments will be on show at the Buxton Contest this weekend.
Different vibe provides Easter progress for NYBBS
April 20, 2024
The recent Easter Course of the National Youth Brass Band of Scotland has seen great progress made by its young players.
Death of Len Atter
April 20, 2024
The death has been announced of the former Hanwell Band player and respected brass band supporter, Len Atter.
Comber boost with new instrument grant
April 20, 2024
Comber Brass has gained a new bass and baritone thanks to a successful grant application to the Arts Council of Northern Ireland.
Rising count for Red Admiral Entertainment Contest
April 20, 2024
There has been a hugely encouraging response from bands wishing to enter the new entertainment contest later this year — but more Third and Fourth Section bands are welcome.
New works to be showcased at Dutch National Championships
April 19, 2024
'The Lost Circle' is joined by a selection of new and established works to test the bands at the Netherlands National Championships later this year.
Youth sounds return to Brass in Concert
April 19, 2024
The sounds of brilliant youngsters taking part in the Youth Brass in Concert Championships will be heard again later this year as the entertainment contest returns to Gateshead weekend.
Marathon Man reveals 26.2 mile play list for London run
April 19, 2024
Nathaniel Dye has a mega-long play list to perform as he hits the roads with trainers and trombone for the London marathon this weekend.
British Open announces 2024 test-piece
April 19, 2024
'The Lost Circle' by Jan Van Der Roost will pose questioning musical challenges for bands wishing to construct a British Open winning performance at Symphony Hall this year.
Cory and White lead summer releases from World of Brass
April 19, 2024
A pair of blue riband recordings from Cory Band and horn star Sheona White will herald a series of major summer releases on the World of Brass recording label.
Italian banding continues foundation building
April 19, 2024
The Italian Brass Band is helping build the brass band culture in the Eternal city and beyond in more than a day...
Legge celebration of a wonderful life
April 19, 2024
A celebration service marking the wonderful life of musician Steven Legge is to be held and live-streamed on May 3rd.
Childs and Fisher to be awarded Iles and Mortimer Medals
April 18, 2024
David Childs and Paul Fisher will be the recipients of the 2024 Iles and Mortimer Medals in recognition of their outstanding service to the brass band movement.
Flemish Open to showcase new works
April 18, 2024
23 bands will perform at the Flemish Open in Mechelen this weekend with four new set-test works being premiered.
Pacey lead relinquished after 20 year temporary help
April 18, 2024
The outstanding John Pacey has stepped down from the principal cornet role at Harborough Band after a temporary stay of 20 years...
Rothwell ready for Morley appearance
April 18, 2024
Rothwell Temperance Band is the latest top flight attraction at the Leeds Best of Brass series at Morley Town Hall.
Moore in recital mode at Wigmore Hall
April 18, 2024
The trombone virtuoso can be heard in recital mode at London's Wigmore Hall this Friday
Fernie inspires new compositional talent
April 18, 2024
Alan Fernie has used his vast experience to help inspire youngsters on the recent National Youth Brass Band of Scotland Easter course to try out their composer skills.
NASUWT Riverside to bind time in Sunderland
April 17, 2024
A reprise collaboration between a brass band and an innovative pop-art group will be heard loud and clear at one of Sunderland's leading performance venues this weekend.
