News / 2025
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Next step taken to rejuvenate Todmorden bandstand
May 22, 2025
The campaign to see Todmorden's historic bandstand as a central part to its town's regeneration plan has taken another positive step forward.
Register importance at Tameside Whit Friday
May 21, 2025
Bands can make their Tameside Whit Friday experience easier with just a little bit of pre-planning.
Saddleworth Whit Friday details announced
May 21, 2025
There is plenty of prize money to be won on the Saddleworth Whit Friday circuit this year, but bands can make their travels easier with a pre-registration option.
Groarke-Booth tenure at Rainford reaches end
May 21, 2025
After six impressive years the musical partnership between Rainford Band and Sarah Groarke-Booth has come to an end.
Fenwick appointment at Grand Shield champion
May 21, 2025
The EverReady Band has conformed the appointment of Jonathan Fenwick as its new Resident Conductor.
Lane closure at Grimethorpe
May 21, 2025
The successful musical partnership between Grimethopre Colliery Band and Composer in Association Dr Liz Lane has come to an end after four fruitful years.
Withington to ask to beat or not to beat?
May 20, 2025
Allan Withington's Conductor Course to be held in South Yorkshire will explore the need for conductors to be more than just beaters of time...
Euro images from Chappers
May 20, 2025
Fantastic images from the recent European Championships in Stavanger are now available direct from photographer Craig Chapman.
CalderPips hits grip mark
May 20, 2025
The 3000th CalderPips Grip has just been sold — with worldwide demand pushing sales for innovative product.
New euph signing at Welsh champion
May 20, 2025
Tredegar has welcomed the signing of Ellie Carlsen on second euphonium.
New webinar on fundraising for bands by BBE
May 20, 2025
A new training webinar designed to boost fundraising efforts of bands wiil be hosted by BBE next month.
New Festival of Brass in Gloucestershire
May 20, 2025
A celebration of the vibrant hub of Forest of Dean banding is to take place in the Gloucestershire town of Coleford next month.
Brass Band Week set for July
May 20, 2025
The UK-wide spotlight on banding will take place between the 5th and 13th July.
UniBrass Foundation looking for new appointment
May 20, 2025
The UniBrass Foundation is looking to appoint a new fundraising officer to enhance its work and support.
Warm welcome for symphonic reading in Philly
May 20, 2025
If you are in and around Philadelphia next month then why not sign up for a day of brass band Symphony Sounds.
Look smart this summer with BBE
May 20, 2025
BBE members can now benefit from a a new look deal with merchandise specialists ARC.
Radio: Touch of Brass
May 20, 2025
Join presenter Martin Upfold for more great brass band music over the airwaves.
New entertainment contest in Switzerland
May 19, 2025
'Mountain Brass in Concert' will feature six Swiss bands in a new contest celebrating 222 years of music making.
World Championship challenge for the cooperation band
May 19, 2025
The Scots will head to Kerkrade in 2026 to see if they can become World Champions.
European recall with Wobplay
May 19, 2025
You can enjoy all the performances from the recent European Championships in Stavanger on the Wobplay.com platform
Review praise for brass accompaniment to Keli production
May 19, 2025
The participation of Whitburn and Kingdom Brass players and soloist Andrew MacMillan have gained plaudits on latest 'Keli' stage production
Gramercy Music: Mill Town Revival (Peter Graham)
May 19, 2025
Peter Graham's work celebrates a visit made to Bradford almost 150 years ago by a pioneering singing group.
New lead at Grimethorpe
May 19, 2025
Jamie Smith has been appointed the new Lead Conductor of Grimethorpe North of England Youth Band.
Final Nordic call for Gray
May 19, 2025
If you want to be part of Russell Gray's Conducting Course in Askoy you still have time to get in on the action.
Author looks for mining contact for novel
May 19, 2025
Writer John Newton is looking to speak to people about brass bands and the 1984/85 Miners' Strike for a novel.
