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Stavanger

Stavanger announce new conducting duo

Frederic Theodoloz and Ian Porthouse will lead Stavanger in their major championship appearances in 2023 and 2024.

June 05, 2023


Downshire Brass

Final chord approaches for Alcorn and Downshire

The successful musical partnership between Prof Michael Alcorn and Downshire Brass is to come to an end.

June 04, 2023


Socail Media

BBE to help bands master social media

If you want to be much better at using social media to benefit your band, Brass Bands England will be hosting a special webinar to help you along.

June 04, 2023


BBCA

Finalists announced for Conducting Competition

Twelve finalists will compete in Eccles for the Brass Band Conductors' Association flagship title.

June 04, 2023


uNIbRASS

UniBrass Band Camp ready for perfect pitch

David Thornton will lead the tutor team at the UniBrass Band Camp in August.

June 04, 2023


Whit Friday

Report & Results: 2023 Saddleworth & Oldham District Whit Friday

Brighouse & Rastrick make it a Knight to remember as they claim the Saddleworth Whit Friday honours.

June 03, 2023


Whit Friday

Report & Results: 2023 Tameside Whit Friday

Foden's maintain their grip on the Whit Friday honours as the National Champion once again triumphs in Tameside

June 03, 2023


Kluxen

Eikanger reach out for charismatic year ending

One of Scandinavia's most dynamic orchestral conducting talents will lead Eikanger Bjorsvik in a classic concert round up of their year.

June 01, 2023


Brassin a day

B:Music announces Brass in a Day to round off British Open weekend

The day after the British Open offers yet more fantastic inclusive brass band entertainment with Black Dyke, Cory, the National Youth Bands and Services for Education packing a day with musical attractions for everyone to enjoy..

June 01, 2023


Black Dyke

Percussion team drives Black Dyke plaudits

The percussion team at Black Dyke is winning a new cohort of Pondasher fans — and is looking for someone to join their ranks.

May 31, 2023


British Open

Book your place in comfort for the British Open

The rooms4groups accommodation specialists have plenty of great deals for bands and their supporters for this year's British Open in Birmingham.

May 31, 2023


Band Supplies

Band Supplies early Summer deals

There are some great deals to be bagged in time for the Summer from Band Supplies.

May 31, 2023


Ysgol

Top 10 success for Welsh youngsters

The talented young Band Ysgol Bontnewydd ensemble has won the Urdd National Eisteddfod title for a record 10th time.

May 31, 2023


Peter Moore

Moore heads to Sandbach

Peter Moore can be heard in recital mode in Sandbach this evening.

May 31, 2023


Tennant

Tennant's excellence to be celebrated in fund raising concert

The remarkable musical life of Willie Tennant is to be marked in a special concert given by the Kirkintilloch Band this June.

May 31, 2023


Coomber

Royal performance for Comber Brass

There were some very special guests listening to the performance of Comber Brass at a recent Royal Garden Party.

May 31, 2023


Hewltt Davies

New MD takes the lead at Leicestershire Co-op

Ben Hewlett-Davies is the new Musical Director of Leicestershire Co-op Band.

May 31, 2023


wobplay

App addition boosts demand for Wobplay

There has been a significant uptake for brass band music on demand following the release of the new free wobplay.com app.

May 31, 2023


Kirkintilloch Kelvin

Report & Results: 2023 Northern Counties Entertainment Contest

Kirkintilloch Kelvin head into space to claim the entertainment honours in Perth

May 30, 2023


Instruments

Wallace leads defence of music provision in Scotland

The debate over the success or failure of music service provision in Scotland is bringing strong opinions to the fore.

May 29, 2023


James Bond

Reg Vardy shaken and finally stirred...

The Reg Vardy Band has been rejuvenated to reach out to a wider audience with a little drop of literary inspiration...

May 29, 2023


Leyland

Heartfelt tribute to be paid by Leyland

The Leyland Band will pay tribute to their iconic former MD as well as raise funds for a great cause.

May 29, 2023


Gareth

Welcome flying return for Pritchard family

Gareth Pritchard and his family will touch down in the UK for a flying visit that will mix visits to family and friends as well as the obligatory bit of adjudication work at the Whit Friday contests.

May 29, 2023


sCOTLAND

Scottish Government accused of failing on music instrument provision

Politicians argue over the 'success' shown by latest statistics of the number of children taking up instrumental music lessons .

May 28, 2023


Mobile

Mobile annoyance comes with a live-event caveat

A new survey suggests that lots of people don't like others recording with their mobile phones at live events — even though they do it themselves...

May 28, 2023




Stavanger

Stavanger announce new conducting duo

June 5 • Frederic Theodoloz and Ian Porthouse will lead Stavanger in their major championship appearances in 2023 and 2024.


Downshire Brass

Final chord approaches for Alcorn and Downshire

June 4 • The successful musical partnership between Prof Michael Alcorn and Downshire Brass is to come to an end.


Socail Media

BBE to help bands master social media

June 4 • If you want to be much better at using social media to benefit your band, Brass Bands England will be hosting a special webinar to help you along.


BBCA

Finalists announced for Conducting Competition

June 4 • Twelve finalists will compete in Eccles for the Brass Band Conductors' Association flagship title.


Regent Hall Concerts - RAF Salon Orchestra

Friday 9 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London. . W1C2DJ


Leicestershire Co-op Band - The Great British Music Hall concert

Saturday 10 June • The Palace Community Centre. Ibstock . Leicestershire LE67 6LG


Besses Boys' Band - Besses Boys' Band Summer Concert

Saturday 10 June • St Mary's Church, Prestwich, Greater Manchester M25 1AN


Newtown March Contest - Newtown (Mid Wales) March and Open Air Contest

Sunday 11 June • Newtown Town Hall Grounds. Back Lane. Newtown. Powys SY16 2NZ


Regent Hall Concerts - Sun Bones Trombone Trio

Tuesday 13 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London


The Hepworth Band

June 6 • We would like to invite applications for an EEb bass player and percussionist to join the band.. We enjoy well attended rehearsals, an attractive programme of concerts and are looking forward to competing at the British Open Championships in September


Mereside Brass

June 5 • MERESIDE BRASS (Northwich, Cheshire) are looking for a front row CORNET, possibly PRINCIPAL for the right player and a PERCUSSIONIST. We are a friendly 4th Section band, currently not contesting but with a sensible calendar of jobs and band social events


Besses Boys' Band

June 5 • Besses Boys' Band (2nd Section NW) are looking for a TUTTI SOLO CORNET to join the band. Rehearsals take place Monday and Friday, 19:30-21:30 in Simister, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 2SB


Chris Wormald

B.Mus (Hons), LTCL, PGCE
Conductor, adjudicator, arranger


               

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