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40 year Anglo German musical link set to continue
Kirkbymoorside Town is set to host the Himmighausen Blasorchester to further strengthen a 40 year musical link between their communities.
September 29, 2023
JAM makers required
Composers can submit scores for SATB choir, brass quintet and organ, or any combination of these forces, for the annual 'Call for Music' initiative from the John Armitage Memorial Trust.
September 29, 2023
New MD at Woodhouse Prize
Robert Hardy is the new Musical Director at Woodhouse Prize Band in Yorkshire.
September 29, 2023
New additions to Wobplay platform
You can now go back and enjoy the performances from the British Open and Cheltenham National Finals as well as listen to a new release from Flowers and start studying the 2024 Area test-pieces.
September 29, 2023
Pippen takes to the Pen...
Jonathan Pippen has been exploring a new musical direction after taking up his new role with Kidlington Cocnert Brass.
September 28, 2023
Inspiring the next generation of brass players
The Aspire initiative led by the Brass Bands England Brass Foundations team looks to inspire the next generation of performers at this year's Brass in Concert Championship.
September 28, 2023
Brookwright announces 2023 competition details
The popular competition is looking for entries from composers writing music for brass ensembles.
September 27, 2023
Wantage look to build further on celebrations
A new rehearsal facility addition will help Wantage Silver Band link up further with their local community.
September 27, 2023
Accidents put pay to Imps Bolsover appearance
Yorkshire Imperial are not able to compete at the Bolsover Festival of Brass competition this weekend due to a run of awful luck.
September 27, 2023
Audition dates for National Youth Brass Band of Wales
The National Youth Brass Band of Wales is looking for the latest cohort of players to audition for its 2024 course.
September 27, 2023
Stavanger acclaim for Concerto Grosso
Gavin Higgins's 'Concerto Grosso for Brass Band and Orchestra' has gained yet more plaudits following its Norwegian premiere.
September 27, 2023
Brass in Concert tickets being snapped up
Tickets for the main attractions at this year's Brass in Concert Championships are being snapped up quickly — so don't miss out.
September 26, 2023
New Contest Controller for British Open events
Richard Milton will take on the role of Contest Controller for the British Open and Spring Festival competitions.
September 25, 2023
National Youth Championship tickets now on sale
Tickets for the 2024 National Youth Brass Band Championships of Great Britain are now on sale.
September 25, 2023
National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain launches Conducting Competition
NYBBGB Conducting Competition offers opportunity to work with the talented youngsters and be mentored by Prof David King.
September 25, 2023
High Peak victory for Dungannon
An amazing climb to a musical summit has helped to raise funds for a fantastic cause that serves the communities of Northern Ireland.
September 24, 2023
Hammonds the number 1 draw for Morley Best of Brass concert series
Hammonds will kick off the 2024/25 Leeds Best of Brass series at Morley Town Hall next weekend.
September 24, 2023
British Bandsman concert series gets ready for 2024 launch
Tickets will soon go on sale for the first of a series of concerts featuring many of the top bands in the UK.
September 24, 2023
National spotlight on young reporter
16 year old Elise Hale is making a real mark with her passion and talent for reporting on the brass band movement.
September 24, 2023
Final call for Band Supplies Scottish Challenge
23 bands are already lined up for the multi-section event in Perth, but there is still time to join them.
September 24, 2023
Closing date looms for Royal Philharmonic Society Awards
Nominations have to be in by 27th September for the prestigious Royal Philharmonic Society Awards.
September 24, 2023
Report & Result: 2023 Besson Swiss Open
European Champion Brass Band Treize Etoiles adds the Swiss Open title to its 2023 collection of silverware.
September 24, 2023
Report & Results: 2023 Queensland State Championships
Brisbane Excelsior leads the prize winners on their home turf to retain their State title.
September 24, 2023
New Zealand euph star joins Hepworth
Luke Spence flies into the UK to study at the RNCM in Manchester and to enjoy his banding at Hepworth.
September 24, 2023
British Open review to be undertaken
Karyn and Martin Mortimer announce a comprehensive review of the British Open and Spring Festival Championships to enhance the long terms futures of both events.
September 23, 2023
