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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
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
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
Finalists announced for Conducting Competition
Twelve finalists will compete in Eccles for the Brass Band Conductors' Association flagship title.
June 04, 2023
UniBrass Band Camp ready for perfect pitch
David Thornton will lead the tutor team at the UniBrass Band Camp in August.
June 04, 2023
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
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
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
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
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
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 early Summer deals
There are some great deals to be bagged in time for the Summer from Band Supplies.
May 31, 2023
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
Moore heads to Sandbach
Peter Moore can be heard in recital mode in Sandbach this evening.
May 31, 2023
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
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
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
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
Report & Results: 2023 Northern Counties Entertainment Contest
Kirkintilloch Kelvin head into space to claim the entertainment honours in Perth
May 30, 2023
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
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
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
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
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 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
