News / 2024
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Bernstein link fitted perfectly at Tyldesley
April 16, 2024
A new business and musical partnership looks to support future progress of the Tyldesley Band.
Tweed Valley arts combine in Innerleithen
April 16, 2024
A collaboration between local artists, photographers and two bands will bring music and imagery together for a special concert next month.
Heartfield to lead Newstead
April 16, 2024
Martin Heartfield has been appointed the new Musical Director of Newstead Brass.
Sheppard Service of Remembrance
April 16, 2024
A special Service of Remembrance will be held later this week to celebrate the life of musician Mike Sheppard.
Radio: Sunday Bandstand 14th April
April 16, 2024
Something for everyone — including gardeners for the recent National Gardening Day — from Chris Helme.
National Youth Band comes of collaborative age in London
April 15, 2024
The musical collaboration between the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain and the National Youth Orchestra makes a huge artistic impression in the heart of London.
Cash boost for bands at new BBE Youth Fest
April 14, 2024
Bands wishing to take part in the inaugural BBE run Foyle Foundation Youth Fest can get generous help with travel thank to financial boost from sponsors.
April flowers with great deals at Band Supplies
April 14, 2024
Drop Chris Tudball a line at Band Supplies and get your hands on a great April present.
Tameside seeks new friends for Whit Friday
April 14, 2024
If you can spare some time on Whit Friday — why not help out and meet new Friends into the bargain.
Conducting duo to judge conductor finalists
April 14, 2024
Sarah Groarke-Booth and Morgan Griffiths will adjudicate the finalists at the Association of Brass Band Conductors competition in June.
Cardwell steps down from great Roller coaster ride after 18 years
April 14, 2024
Graham Cardwell has stepped down from the role of Musical Director of the Rolls Royce (Derby) Band after 18 years at the helm.
NYBBGB ready for double Concerto performance
April 12, 2024
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain will head to Liverpool and London this weekend to perform Gavin Higgins' 'Concerto Grosso for Brass Band and Orchestra' with their National Youth Orchestra counterparts.
Interview with Kevin Stees
April 12, 2024
We talk to the MD of the newly crowned Champion Band of North America.
New podcast from Smith & Grezzy
April 12, 2024
Sandy Smith and Simon Gresswell have got together to produce a new podcast — and are joined by Duncan Beckley for their first show.
Farewell brings success for Savoyat
April 11, 2024
Composer Pierre-Antoine Savoyat has won the Angelo Inglese International Composer Competition with his work marking the centenary of the death of the great Giacomo Puccini.
Easter treats on show at National Youth Band of Scotland
April 11, 2024
The National Youth Brass Bands of Scotland have been enjoying their Easter Course in Strathallan.
Report & Results: 2024 IABCB Championships
April 11, 2024
Drogheda claim a record equally 15th title in Athlone as Irish National Foresters take section honours.
NABBA announces 2025 National test-pieces
April 11, 2024
Works by Thierry Deleruyelle, Lucy Pankhurst, James Curnow, Philip Sparke, Pimpanit Karoonyavanich and Jared McCunnie will be on show in Fort Wayne in 2025.
Watership Brass look forward to Belgian tour
April 11, 2024
The non-contesting Watership Brass will be heading to Belgium later this year to restart their regular tours.
57 bands to battle Spring Festival qualification ladder in Blackpool
April 10, 2024
There will be a strong line-up of bands looking to gain qualification towards the British Open.
Record entry for Holme Valley Contest
April 10, 2024
25 bands will perform at the 95th Holme Valley Contest in Holmfirth later this month.
BandSafe training this evening
April 10, 2024
There is still time to sign up for essential BandSafe training this evening with BBE.
Let's Get Together with Mike Lovatt's Brass Pack
April 10, 2024
The star trumpet player's 25 piece brass orchestra will pay musical tribute to the iconic figures of Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra.
New links for Mercer & Barker
April 10, 2024
A new partnership link between Mercer & Barker and Muremo/Luthier Timbales sees the mouthpiece makers expand into France and Belgium.
Hutchinson ready for busy schedule
April 10, 2024
A busy period of playing beckons for the Besson star as he prepares to head to Melton, Cardiff, Lithuania, Italy and Scotland over the next couple of months.
