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National Finals

Nationals line-ups complete

March 24, 2025
The bands that have been invited to compete at London and Cheltenham has now been completed.


Purcell School

Cobb and Vollam team up for free Purcell recital

March 22, 2025
Philip Cobb and Helen Vollam will be joined by pianist Liz Burley for a free recital evening at The Purcell School — and all are welcome.


bRIGHOUSE

Rittchie fits Brighouse euph requirements to a tee

March 22, 2025
There will be an all Scottish euphonium section at Brighouse & Rastrick as the West Riding band welcomes Angus Rittchie.


Tom Hutchinson

Book your Granada place with Tom in the hills

March 22, 2025
There is still time to book a very special week away with Tom Hutchinson...


yORK

Death of Clive Marshall

March 22, 2025
The death has been announced of Clive Marshall, a leading player and administrator with York Railway Institute Band for over 60 years


Blossom Hill

Time running out at Blossom Hill

March 22, 2025
There are only a few brass band clocks available to buy from Blossom Hill Cards after they took off in Torquay.


Durham

Results: 2025 North of England Regional Championships

March 22, 2025
NASUWT Riverside regains the North under Prof Nicholas Childs as section titles go to Cockerton, Ferryhill Town, Trimdon Brass and Knaresborough.


Touch of Brass

Radio: Touch of Brass

March 21, 2025
The latest brass band music over the airwaves from Martin Upfold


Heaton

Critical acclaim for Heaton biography

March 21, 2025
Paul Hindmarsh's outstanding biography of composer Wilfred Heaton continues to gain plaudits from critics.


BBW

Brass Bands Wales launch new player initiative

March 21, 2025
Brass Bands Wales is looking to reignite the passion for brass band playing in the nation.


BrookWright

BrookWright Music: Cross of Jesus (John Stainer arr. Jonathan Mead)

March 21, 2025
A touching euphonium duet based on the much loved hymn tune arranged for two euphoniums.


British Open

British Open secures Symphony Hall future for further five years

March 21, 2025
The British Open Championship will continue to be held at Symphony Hall to 2030.


Rothwell

Rothwell ready for Pudsey spotlight

March 21, 2025
Rothwell Temperance bring their brand of brass band entertainment to the Leeds 'Best of Brass' series in Pudsey later this month.


Foss Dyke

Foss Dyke extend celebrations

March 21, 2025
The new Midlands First Section Area champion hasn't quite finished its celebrations following their victory in Bedworth.


Stevenage

London Area replays

March 21, 2025
You can now sit back and listen to all the performances at Stevenage at your leisure...


Brass Monkeys

Podcast: The Brass Monkeys

March 21, 2025
A new series based on opinions, experiences, chats and interviews with players, conductors and personalities away from the top section is proving a great hit with the Welsh banding diaspora...


Brighouse and Tredegar

Brighouse set to welcome Welsh champions

March 20, 2025
A reciprocal cocnert connection will be made by Brighouse & Rastrick and Tredegar in the next few weeks as they strengthen musical friendships with home visits.


European Youth Band

European Youth Band line-up confirmed

March 20, 2025
34 players from 15 countries will play as one as the European Youth Brass Band in Stavanger


Gala Theatre

Durham ready to host last Regional leg

March 20, 2025
The last Regional contest of the year takes place in Durham this weekend with 40 bands looking to claim North of England Area titles and qualification places for London and Cheltenham.


Bram Tovey

Memorial Concert tribute to Tovey

March 20, 2025
A special memorial concert celebrating the remarkable musical life of Bramwell Tovey will be held in April at his old school.


Austrlian Nationals

Judges announced for Australian National Championships

March 20, 2025
The line-up of judges has been confirmed for teh forthcoming Australian National Championships in Melbourne


tEXASfEST

Texas Brass Festival attracts bands for exciting weekend

March 20, 2025
Seven senior bands plus two youth bands will perform at the third annual Texas Brass Festival — and it will be live streamed.


Cory

Horn moves for Cory

March 20, 2025
The forthcoming departure of Ailsa Russell will see Sheona White take on the solo horn role.


EYBB

English trio look forward to Euro experience

March 20, 2025
Thomas Hall, Alice Clarke and Jake Humphreys will be the English representatives in the 20th European Youth Brass Band in Stavanger.


Ashton

Ashton Showcase next up at Dobcross

March 20, 2025
Ashton under Lyne Band will showcase its Sunday afternoon cocnert entertainment at Dobcross Band Cub this weekend.




National Finals

Nationals line-ups complete

March 24 • The bands that have been invited to compete at London and Cheltenham has now been completed.


Purcell School

Cobb and Vollam team up for free Purcell recital

March 22 • Philip Cobb and Helen Vollam will be joined by pianist Liz Burley for a free recital evening at The Purcell School — and all are welcome.


bRIGHOUSE

Rittchie fits Brighouse euph requirements to a tee

March 22 • There will be an all Scottish euphonium section at Brighouse & Rastrick as the West Riding band welcomes Angus Rittchie.


Tom Hutchinson

Book your Granada place with Tom in the hills

March 22 • There is still time to book a very special week away with Tom Hutchinson...


Contest: North of England Regional Championships

Sunday 23 March • 1 Millennium Place, Durham DH1 1WA


The Hepworth Band - Glossop Band Club

Sunday 23 March • Glossop Band Club, Derby Street, Glossop SK13 8LP


Longridge Band - Longridge Youth Band Concert

Sunday 23 March • St. Lawrence's Church, Chapel Hill, Longridge PR3 2YD


Dobcross Silver Band - Ashton Band

Sunday 23 March • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards

Friday 28 March • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Ocean Brass

March 23 • Ocean Brass (2nd section) are seeking a new Musical Director, due to a change in personal circumstances of our previous MD. We rehearse on Thursdays 8-10pm, at Banister Park Bowls Club, Stoneham Lane, Southampton SO50 9HT.


Chinnor Silver

March 22 • Our COMMUNITY BAND meets on a Monday and would welcome players of all abilities to join us for a relaxed rehearsal with coffee and cake.Its just a chance for an extra blow that doesn't affect you affiliation to your existing bands.


Hebden Bridge Brass Band

March 21 • Hebden Bridge Band require the following to complete our line for 2025.. PRINCIPAL CORNET, BACKROW CORNET, TENOR TROMBONE & PERCUSSION. We have an exciting line up planned, including Buxton contest, Whit Friday and local concert series, plus a good local!


Jonathan Corry

Ph.D, M.Mus, B.Mus (hons)
Conductor, adjudicator, teacher.


               

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