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HMS

200th Unicorn anniversary marked by new work

June 01, 2024
The remarkable story of a Royal Navy ship and the brass band players that went to war from it is to be marked by a world premiere performance weekend.


Kingsom

Kingdom look to build on Marzella boost

November 02, 2023
Kingdom Brass look to build on their debut contest success under Katrina Marzella-Wheeler by impressing the their locals.


Kingdom Brass

Wyss and Marzella to lead new Kingdom era

July 24, 2023
Thomas Wyss and Katrina Marzella-Wheeler will form the new musical partnership to lead Kingdom Brass.


Corsin Tuor

Tuor takes Red Priest challenge with Kingdom

February 07, 2023
Swiss conductor Corsin Tuor will lead the 'Red Priest' challenge of Kingdom Brass at the forthcoming Scottish Championships.


Perth Concert Hall

Report & Result: 2021 Band Supplies Scottish Challenge Shield

November 28, 2021
Kingdom Brass claims a triple crown of major titles with an impressive Metropolis inspired victory in Perth.


Cheltenham

Report & Result: 2021 National Championships of Great Britain: Section 1

September 18, 2021
Kingdom Brass and MD Ian Porthouse are triumphant as they claimed the First Section honours in Cheltenham by an Arkle distance.


Kingdom Brass

Kingdom triumphant at new home

May 23, 2018
18 months of hard work has secured an exciting new home development for Kingdom Brass.


Ian Porthouse

Kingdom look for triumphant link with Porthouse

September 29, 2017
Conductor Ian Porthouse will work on a long term basis with Kingdom Brass as they look for a triumphant return to the elite level of Scottish banding.


Kingdom Brass

Report & Results: 2015 Fife Charities Contest

October 02, 2015
Kingdom Brass return to commanding winning ways at Fife Charities contest.


Kingdom swimmers

Kingdom triumphant with charity total

February 04, 2013
The hardy New Year's Day swimmers of Kingdom Brass have raised close on £1,300 for the SANDS charity.


Troms away

Kingdom trio warm frozen cockles after icy dip

January 10, 2013
The trio of synchronised trombone playing swimmers of Kingdom Brass are just about thawed out — thanks to the generosity of their sponsors.


Kingdom trombones

Budgie smugglers set for Kingdom dip

December 13, 2012
Five of the bravest brass band players in the world are preparing to take a plunge not even a brass monkey would enjoy — all for a great cause.


Kingdom Brass

Bede and Violet head for Kingdom

December 09, 2011
Bede Williams and Frans Violet to lead Kingdom Brass in 2012.


Duncan

Duncan set to depart Kingdom

November 17, 2011
New Development role leads Andrew Duncan to leave Kingdom Brass helm.


Kingdom Brass

Results: Land O Burns

August 21, 2011
Kingdom Brass take another ambitious step forward as they claim Land O' Burns title in Troon.


Kingdom Brass

Creative funding for Kingdom

August 10, 2011
Ambitious Kingdom Brass has been awarded a Youth Initiative Grant of £30,000.


Kingdom Brass

Further Kingdom expansion

June 16, 2011
West Lothian finalists set to expand their musical boundaries.


Kingdom

Results: West Lothian Festival — 1st Semi Final

June 08, 2011
Kingdom Brass provide West Lothian shock as they defeat defending champions.


Kingdom Brass

Kingdom set for Montreux

July 09, 2010
Scotland to send 4th placed band to European Championships.


Kingdom

Results: West Lothian 1st semi final

June 08, 2010
Major upset in Scotland as Masters champion beaten in West Lothian challenge semi final by Kingdom Brass.


Kingdom

Kingdom's Night of Brass

March 01, 2010
Kingdom Brass to host test piece night of music ahead of Scottish Championships.


Kingdom

Kingdom strengthen for Area

February 08, 2010
Kingdom Brass welcome new faces as they prepare for the Scottish Area Championships — from Belgium to Dunfermline.


Rebello

Rebello set for Kingdom

January 30, 2010
Kingdom Brass are to sponsor the inaugural SBBA Youth Percussion Finals.


Kingdom Brass

PM pops in for Kingdon

January 03, 2010
Prime Minister Gordon Brown recently popped in to find out more about his local band, Kingdom Brass.


Kingdom

Kingdom launch Percussion Academy

November 04, 2009
Kingdom Brass gains grant aid to start Percussion Academy in Scotland.




Fodens

Foden's regional reach out for 2026

September 17 • If you want some of the Foden's Area Championship winning formula to rub off on you, then why not sign up for some early test-piece prep.


Brighouse

Brighouse principal is lead off for Banding Together

September 17 • In a new PR profile initiative for the event, Tom Smith talks about his link to the National Championships at the Royal Albert Hall.


Norway

Concerto test for Norwegian elite

September 17 • Flavours of Rumba, Ravel and riotous ostriches courtesy of Derek Bourgeois will test the Elite Division contenders at the 2026 Norwegian National Championships.


National Championships

2026 Regional Championship test-piece announced

September 17 • Works by Martin Ellerby, Andrew Wainwright, Philip Harper, Gordon Langford and Eric Ball will test bands in their qualification bids for the Albert Hall and Cheltenham next year.


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Petworth Heritage weekend

Saturday 20 September • Centre of Petworth Town GU28 OAH


Cheltenham Silver Band - Holst Birthday Concert

Saturday 20 September • All Saints Church, All Saints Road, Pittville, Cheltenham GL52 2HG


Dobcross Silver Band - Milnrow Band

Sunday 21 September • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards Big Band

Friday 26 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Brass Bands England - The Brass Band Conference

Saturday 27 September • Redhills Durham Miners Hall, Durham DH1 4BE


Haverhill Silver Band

September 17 • Haverhill Silver Band (Championship Section) seeks a FRONT ROW CORNET (position negotiable). This is a superb opportunity to join East Anglia's premier brass band for the L&SC area contest, the Senior Cup, Whit Friday and beyond.


Cheltenham Silver Band

September 16 • Required:. Musical Director : Cheltenham Silver Academy Band Following the relocation of our current conductor we are looking for a progressive, passionate and dedicated individual to lead our Academy Band, and to support our continued improvement.


Chinnor Silver

September 16 • We need a Bass player (either Bb or Eb) and a percussionist to join our happy team! The band is promoted to the first section in 2026 and were also 2025 Second section National Finalists. We rehearse on Wednesday evenings in our own bandroom in Chinnor


David A. Stowell


Conductor and composer


               

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