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TATA Brass

Steely resolve boosts TATA return to Welsh banding

January 04, 2024
TATA Brass Band hopes to return to the contest arena in 2024 after a decade away after taking committed steps to rebuild over the last 12 months.


Skelmanthorpe

Heartfield tenure ends at Skelmanthorpe

January 04, 2024
The five year musical partnership between Martin Heartfield and Skelmanthorpe has come to an end.


BBP Players Registry

New fees for BBP Registry

January 04, 2024
The new fee structure for the Brass Band Players Registry for 2024 has been announced — with cheque payments being phased out.


VBS Poynton

Player trio boosts ethos at VBS Poynton

January 04, 2024
A family trio of players boosts the confidence of Vernon Building Society Band ahead of the new season.


David Evans

Death of David Evans

January 04, 2024
The death has been announced of David Evans, one of most respected administrators in the Welsh banding movement.


Brassing Around

Countdown to Brassing Around concert

January 04, 2024
There is still time to bag a ticket for a great way to kick start your New Year of brass banding — and support the next generation of brass band reporters.


David Calvert

MBE accolade for Calvert

January 04, 2024
71 years of dedicated service to his band and community sees David Calvert honoured with the MBE.


Wainwright

American composer claims BrookWright double

January 03, 2024
A trombone choir work by Micah Roberts inspired by the cityscape of Cincinnati wins the 2023 Bookwright Composer prize.


Bandstand

Radio: Sunday Bandstand 31st December

January 03, 2024
Chris Helme rounds off the year with some great brass band music


Five

Geneva first for Five Lakes

January 02, 2024
The cornet section of the reigning US National, Open and Dublin Festival of Brass champion make a performance link with Geneva Instruments in the USA.


Palanga

Band tickets now available for European Championships

January 02, 2024
The competing bands can now purchase tickets for the European Brass Band Championships in Palanga — with a second public issue due on 20th January.




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.


Ronnie MacNiven

MMus GRSM LRAM
Trombonist, composer, conductor


               

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