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Kippax to add to Holiday Inn entertainment
The Kippax Band and guest soloist Alan Morrison will provide the entertainment at the latest Yorkshire Brass Band Festival concert series in Barnsley later this month.
May 01, 2024
Enjoy the Euro action on Wobplay
Make sure you tune in so that you don't miss any of the great music making from Palanga.
April 30, 2024
Black Dyke Band festival details announced
The popular massed band event featuring the National Champion and friends has been announced.
April 30, 2024
Entries open for inclusive SWBBA contest
Bands are being encouraged to enter the popular SWBBA Contest in Torquay in November — with a great new all inclusive approach for young players.
April 30, 2024
Double presentation made at Creetown
A Lifetime Achievement and Life Membership awards have been presented to Stuart McNab and Peter Kendall of Creetown Silver Band
April 30, 2024
From South Pole to Tibet
If you want to follow the progress of two intrepid musical explorers in Palanga why not get your hands on the scores of the works from Paul Saggers and Simon Dobson.
April 30, 2024
Delph Youth to celebrate 50th birthday in PLC style
Delph Youth Band past and present will celebrate its 50th birthday with a special concert and world premiere work by Paul Lovatt-Cooper.
April 30, 2024
GUS to bring Best of Brass to a close
The GUS Band will head to Morley later this month to bring to an end the popular Leeds 'Best of Brass' concert series.
April 30, 2024
More 'Big Chat' from Smith and Gresswell
Sandy Smith and Simon Gresswell are joined by composer Philip Sparke for the latest episode of their 'Big Chat' podcast.
April 30, 2024
Report & Result: 2024 Holme Valley Contest
There were victories for Unite the Union, Hatfield & Askern Colliery, Littleborough and Tewit Youth in Holmfirth.
April 30, 2024
Friendly fun and music making on offer at Amersham Summer Brass Course
Mike Lovatt and Katy Jones join the the tutor team to offer plenty of musical fun on the inaugural Amersham Summer Brass Course.
April 28, 2024
rooms4groups keep band options open for Cheltenham
The hotel booking specialists have plenty of great deals at perfect hotels for Cheltenham later this year.
April 28, 2024
Final call for Morley March & Hymn Tune contest
Bands need to get their entries in if they want to feature in the popular Morley March & Hymn Tune Contest this year.
April 28, 2024
Report & Result: 2024 Fife Brass Band Festival
Scottish champion, the cooperation band adds further domestic silverware to its name with victory at the Fife Entertainment contest.
April 28, 2024
King and Fountain to lead on NYBBGB Summer concert
Prof David King and James Fountain will provide the inspirational leads for young players from both the UK and Switzerland at the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Summer Course and concert.
April 28, 2024
Palanga schedule announced
Its going to be a busy time of contesting and music making in Palanga as EBBA confirms European Championships time table.
April 27, 2024
Dufton to Durham for the beat of one big drum
John Redgate is a man on a drum mission as he walks 60 plus miles to help fund raising
April 27, 2024
Elland look to fund future ambitions at new home
The Elland Silver Band organisation has ambitious plans to secure its future at a new home.
April 27, 2024
National Youth Band concert broadcast to be aired
You will now be able to enjoy the memorable Easter Course concert given by the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain.
April 27, 2024
Wychavon entries already reaching limits
If you want your band to perform at the Wychavon Festival of Brass later this year then you better be quick — as places are filling up.
April 27, 2024
Bands asked to make special note of practice for Whit Friday
If your band is going to take part on the Saddleworth & Oldham Whit Friday contest circuit this year please take time to read the practice notes...
April 26, 2024
Pemberton's current and future stars shine on solo day
There was a full day of great music making displayed by the Pemberton Old Wigan Band organisation — helped along the way by Helen and Glyn Williams
April 26, 2024
Report & Results: 2024 NWABBA Buxton Contest
Ratby Co-operative, Dobcross Silver and Matlock enjoy their contesting day out at Buxton in taking the top prize silverware.
April 25, 2024
Sound boost for Ray Farr flugels
There has been is a crescendo of demand for Ray Farr flugels with players across the UK and Europe finding the unique sound of the instruments to their (and judges) liking.
April 25, 2024
Brass in Concert line-up and draw details announced.
11 bands will compete for the 2024 entertainment title — with fans having the chance to get first and last right at the draw to win tickets.
April 25, 2024
