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Milnrow

Quartet boost to Milnrow Enigma challenge

January 16, 2024
Four new players join the ranks of Milnrow Band as they look ahead to the North West Regional Championships.


Bandstand

Radio: Sunday Bandstand 14th January

January 16, 2024
A great musical start to the new year with Chris Helme.


Tredeagr

Youth connection as Tredegar kick start 2024

January 15, 2024
Welsh champion finds extra concert support with the youngsters of North Powys Youth Band as they start their 2024 concert season in mid-Wales.


GUS Band

New arrivals imminent at GUS

January 15, 2024
A new baby and a new cornet player will be joining the playing and supporting ranks at the Midlands Area Champion


Allan Withington

Withington to make North of England Area debut with Easington

January 15, 2024
Allan Withington will direct Easington Colliery at the North of England Regional Championships in March.


EverReady

More signings at EverReady

January 14, 2024
New and old faces return to further boost North of England Area contenders.


Trombones

All Wells to sign up for Trombone Day

January 14, 2024
You can still sign up for a full day of all things trombone at Wells Cathedral School later this month.


Higgins

Concerto focus ahead for Higgins

January 14, 2024
The world premiere of his new French Horn work heralds an exciting Concerto period for composer Gavin Higgins.


pALANGA

European test-pieces revived for Palanga

January 14, 2024
The four works originally commissioned for the 2020 European Championships will be used again as the event returns to Palanga later this year.


Russell Gray

Gray to lead Conducting Weekend

January 13, 2024
Russell Gary will once again lead a special two level weekend conducting course with the Bathgate Band later this year.


Littleport

Experienced duo add to Littleport ranks

January 13, 2024
Robert and Tracey Nunnery make the move to Suffolk and join Littleport Band ahead of Area challenge.


vELLS

RNCM Day of Percussion

January 12, 2024
The RNCM in Manchester will host its annual Percussion Day next month — with the promise of exciting and informative sessions for those attending.


wARBURTON

Warburton takes solo trombone role at Black Dyke

January 12, 2024
Adam Warburton takes over the solo trombone role with the Queensbury National Champion.


NYBBGB Conductors

Conducting finalists ready for Army led test

January 12, 2024
Four talented young conductors will head to Tidworth tomorrow for the final of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Young Conductor Competition hosted by British Army Music.


Tredeagr

New Year signings to make Newtown debuts with Tredegar

January 12, 2024
Welsh champion kick off a busy 2024 with new signings in the ranks


Gavin Higgins

Higgins French Horn Concerto to be given world premiere in Wales

January 12, 2024
A new French Horn Concerto written by composer Gavin Higgins for Ben Goldscheider will be given a double world premiere in Wales this weekend.


BrookWright

Music for all seasons....

January 12, 2024
BrookWright Music has just produced 120 different musical ways to help keep the funds coming in for bands...


Brighouse

New perc signing at Brighouse

January 12, 2024
The West Riding band welcomes a new addition to their percussion section ahead of a busy 2024.


Welsj Open

Keen cross border challenge at Welsh Open

January 12, 2024
14 bands from as far afield as Yorkshire, Buckinghamshire, Cornwall and the home nation will battle it out for the Welsh Open title in Newport next month.


SBBA

Maximum funding boost for SBBA

January 11, 2024
The Scottish Brass Band Association will once again receive the maximum funding award from Creative Scotland to support its youth work.


Stuart Gray and Colum OShea

Two new members join AoBBA ranks

January 11, 2024
Stuart Gray and Colum O'Shea have completed their training to become full members of the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators.


Mike Cavanagh

Cavanagh to become dedicated baritone lead at RNCM

January 11, 2024
The growing demand for specialist baritone teaching sees the RNCM appoint Mike Cavanagh as its dedicated instrument tutor.


Tina Mortimer

Mortimer gives EverReady Area boost

January 11, 2024
The experienced Tina Mortimer returns to EverReady Band on principal cornet.


manganzini

New lead at Andover Town

January 11, 2024
The West of England Championship contenders welcome Sara Maganzini as their new professional conductor.


Ryan Watkins

Pemberton turn to Watkins for Enigma challenge

January 11, 2024
Ryan Watkins will take Pemberton Old Wigan DW Band at the forthcoming North West Area Championships.




Spring Festival

Run event reminder for Spring Festival

April 29 • Birmingham will be busy with runners on the Spring Festival weekend


Elgar Howarth

Howarth remembered

April 29 • The musical life and career of Elgar Howarth has been marked by a special programme on Radio 3.


Flowers

Media boost for Flowers after Linz triumph

April 29 • The Flowers Band are in media demand after being crowned European Champion — with a television spotlight tonight.


Saggers

Saggers writes for Portsmouth centenary celebration

April 29 • A new symphonic work for orchestra and 300 voices will help celebrate the centenary of Portsmouth's city status.


Newstead Brass - St George's Day Celebration

Saturday 25 April • St Wilfrid's Church. Church Street, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 8LA


Newstead Brass - St George's Day Celebration

Saturday 25 April • St Wilfrid's Church. Church Street, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 8LA


Regent Hall Concerts - Central Band of the Royal Air Force

Friday 1 May • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 3 May • St Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street SE10 9BJ


Regent Hall Concerts - FiveBy5 Trumpet Quintet

Tuesday 5 May • Charlton House and Gardens. Charlton Road, . London. . SE7 8RE


Tintwistle Band

April 28 • Tintwistle Band are looking for a Soprano and front row cornet players to help complete our team.. We rehearse Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom on Old Road in Tintwistle, and perform a variety of concerts all year round.


CLEETHORPES BAND CIO

April 23 • Cleethorpes Band are seeking a Musical Director. The band rehearse on Thursday and Sunday evenings. Placed 3rd in the North of England 4th section contest. We are a registered charity and have a thriving training band.


Leicestershire Co-op Band

April 23 • SOLO HORN Vacancy. The Leicestershire Co-op Band (2nd Section National Finalists & 1st Section from 2027) have a vacancy for Solo Horn. We are an ambitious band with a healthy balance of contests and concerts, always striving for high musical standards.


Alex McGee

MA BMus PGCE
Conductor & Composer


               

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