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Vanhoorne

Final NZ bow for Vanhoorne

January 16, 2026
The inspirational Belgian conductor and cornet player will return home in April this year after enjoying a six year tenure of success in New Zealand.


Harmen Van

Vanhoorne heads for new musical life in New Zealand

December 21, 2019
The star Belgian cornet player is to start a new musical life in New Zealand as he returns permanently to North Shore Brass.


Buzz Newton

To Takapuna and beyond...

July 23, 2017
North Shore Brass from Auckland will be hosting a series of masterclasses and expert tuition from Byron 'Buzz' Newton and David Chaulk.


Alice Jones

Mum's the musical word in North Shore

May 10, 2016
A great concert idea in New Zealand ensures that mums are still the most important people in the world...


Harmen Vanhoorne

On the shoulders of a giant...

July 28, 2015
Belgian cornet star Harmen Vanhoorne inspires the future generations of North Shore stars...


Nick Walkley

Walkley set for North Shore debut in NZ

July 09, 2014
British Army musician Nick Walkley is getting ready to help North Shore Brass at the New Zealand National Championships.


Rotunda

North Shore team up for ground breaking production in NZ

August 30, 2013
A ground breaking partnership of brass and dance is set to recall a seminal moment in 20th century New Zealand history.


David King on cornet

King sized thrills in New Zealand

November 27, 2012
Professor David King has been on thrilling form in New Zealand as part of an innovative bursary programme.


Colin Clark

NZ conductor awarded prestigious bursary

July 03, 2012
Colin Clark of North Shore Brass to receive Adrienne, Lady Stewart, Performance Bursary.


Carolyn Ramsbottom

North Shore Brassed Off

August 08, 2010
North Shore Brass begin its season of the production "Brassed Off".


North Shore Youth Brass

North Shore Youth stride ahead

December 18, 2008
Contest success, lots of concerts, and a planned CD recording wraps up a great year for North Shore Youth Brass.


Brent Large

Large Retires

November 18, 2008
Brent Large announces retirement as Musical Director of North Shore Brass


North Shore Brass

North Shore secure players

May 28, 2008
Auckland Band, North Shore Brass, have been busy securing players in readiness for NZ Nationals.




Flowers band celebrating their historic European triumph

World Rankings: June 2026

June 22 • Flowers bloom as Gloucester band reach No. 1 in the world after historic European triumph.


GUS Bugle

Results: 2026 West of England Bandsmen's Festival

June 21 • The GUS Band reclaims the famous Royal Trophy for the first time in 71 years on a wonderful day of music making in the sunshine in Bugle.


Queensbury

Last chord for Lewis at Queensbury Music Centre

June 21 • The double Yorkshire Area title winner thanks MD Chris Lewis after he decides to step down from conducting role.


Frank Mathison

Death of Frank Mathison

June 21 • The death has been announced of the former bass trombone player of the London Symphony Orchestra and City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.


Barnsley Brass - Black Dyke Band

Thursday 25 June • St Mary's Church. Church Street. Barnsley S70 2AH


Regent Hall Concerts - Junior Guildhall Brass Band

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Royal Sackbut Collective

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Dobcross Silver Band - Mossley Band

Sunday 28 June • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - Central Band of the RAF

Thursday 2 July • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Alder Valley Brass

June 19 • Bb bass player. We are an ambitious, busy and sociable 2nd section band (L&SC, National finalists 2023) with a varied blend of engagements, concerts and contests. We rehearse 8-10pm Mondays and Thursdays in Farnham, Surrey. Other enquiries welcome.


Chinnor Silver

June 17 • Our COMMUNITY BAND meet again on Monday (22nd) and we welcome players of all standards to join us for a relaxed,friendly rehearsal with Tea and cake and it’s all free.. Rehearsals are at 11am in our own bandroom playing with us does not effect your band.


Longridge Band

June 16 • Longridge Band invite applications for the positions of Flugel and Eb Bass.. We are a friendly and committed band that enjoys a great balance of concerts and contests throughout the year. A contribution to travel expenses are provided.


Jason M Smith


Band Trainer (Contest Preparation), Conductor


               

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