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All that jazz and more...
Two ensembles from Brass Band of Battle Creek made sure the local population was left in no doubt who was in town this weekend...
May 21, 2022
French Open maintains attraction
The 26th French Open Championships will take place in the wonderful Loire Valley town of Amboise next month.
May 21, 2022
Sounds of Summer brass returns to Leeds
The wonderful sounds of brass bands playing in public bandstands will be heard again in Leeds this year.
May 21, 2022
Double attraction at Oxford Contest
There is something for both bands and composers to aim for at the Oxfordshire & District Brass Band Association Entertainment Contest later this year.
May 20, 2022
Education key to long term Battle plans
An ambitious youth education initiative will spearhead Brass Band of Battle Creek's plans to inspire future generations in their region.
May 20, 2022
Red and yellow and pink and blue...
There is a whole rainbow-full of fantastic coloured shirts to pick from for that cooler stage option this Summer.
May 19, 2022
New festival to feature Dutch Open
The Dutch Open Championships will be a part of a new Groningen Brass Experience festival in June.
May 19, 2022
Youth Music Initiative reaches 20th anniversary in Scotland
Scottish Government initiative has put in over £140 million into music provision in Scotland over the past 20 years.
May 19, 2022
Harper to lead BBE Artistic Development workshops
The Cory Musical Director will be leading special Brass Band England Artistic Development workshops in Yorkshire and Oxford.
May 19, 2022
Haverhill join forces with Brighouse for 200th anniversary celebrations
The belated 200th anniversary celebrations for Haverhill Silver Band have coincided with their first top flight Area triumph.
May 19, 2022
Let Battle begin...
The star players of Brass Band of Battle Creek will be mixing hard work with quite a bit of musical fun over the next fews days...
May 19, 2022
IBBSS offers that little bit extra for delegates
The International Brass Band Summer School takes place in Swansea — and there is plenty for delegates to enjoy.
May 19, 2022
Funding boost for Irvine & Dreghorn Brass
The access to all ethos of Irvine & Dreghorn Band will be boosted further thanks to the players of 'The Peoples Postcode Lottery'.
May 19, 2022
Tameside Whit Friday details announced
Tameside will host nine Whit Friday contests this year.
May 17, 2022
Eikanger education outlook gains financial boost
Eikanger Bjorsvik's strong education ethos attracts further financial support from leading Norwegian philanthropist.
May 17, 2022
Valaisia to return to British Open
The Swiss National Champion will be invited to compete at the 2023 British Open Championships.
May 17, 2022
Northern Counties contest cancelled
Withdrawals means that the popular Scottish contest has had to be cancelled.
May 17, 2022
Smith & Smith take lead at Hade Edge
David Smith will join Jamie Smith in leading Hade Edge Band from the rostrum.
May 17, 2022
Report & Results: 2022 Buxton Festival of Brass
Blidworth Welfare leads the prize winners as the Buxton Festival of Brass returns on the weekend.
May 17, 2022
Report & Results: 2022 North American Championships
Fountain City maintain their dominance at the NABBA Championship, as new names appear on section titles.
May 14, 2022
Symphony Hall tickets waiting to be snapped up
There are tickets to be grabbed for some major attractions later this year at Symphony Hall in Birmingham with the British Open and Gala Concert weekend
May 14, 2022
Jeans ends two decade link to The GUS Band
Chris Jeans has made the difficult decision to step down from his role as Artistic Director of The GUS Band.
May 14, 2022
Tredegar head to Newbury for next major performance
Tredegar will mix a little bit of fun into their preparations for a heavyweight musical programme at the Newbury Festival this weekend.
May 14, 2022
Huge audience enjoys WFEL Fairey performance
Over 10,000 people in Manchester and millions at home will enjoy WFEL Fairey's contribution to the celebrations for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.
May 14, 2022
Doyle departs from Milnrow
Work and family balance sees John Doyle step down from his conducting lead role at Milnrow Band.
May 14, 2022
