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Graham celebration concert now on Wobplay
The celebration concert held on the eve of the National Final featuring the ISB, David Childs and Philip Cobb amongst others is now on the wobplay.com platform to enjoy.
October 12, 2024
So precious an experience for conductor competition winner with Foden's
So Matsukawa, has described working and conducting Foden's Band as a truly precious musical experience.
October 12, 2024
Superbrass Saturday: Los Canarios (Gaspar Sanz arr. David Powell)
Have a touch of upbeat Spanish baroque guitar in your concert with this colourful upbeat piece from the Superbrass catalogue.
October 12, 2024
KNDS Fairey ready for Taylor celebration
The remarkable brass band career of Brian Taylor is to be celebrated at the RNCM next weekend — so why not go along.
October 12, 2024
Conductors' Association to make leading award at BBE Conference
The winner of the Brass Band Conductors' Association annual Conductor Award will be made at the BBE Conference next weekend.
October 12, 2024
Straker strides out on Kensington return
The Friary Brass principal cornet will be back in Kensington this weekend putting himself to the test once more to raise funds for a great cause.
October 12, 2024
Super sop joins Smith & Grezzy
The latest episode of the Smith & Grezzy podcast sees the lads joined by star soprano player Paul Richards.
October 12, 2024
Nightclub vibes claims Derwent Composition Prize
A new work by Aaron Breeze inspired by the music heard at the iconic Hacienda nightclub in Manchester wins the Derwent Brass Composition Competition.
October 12, 2024
Welsh rivalries renewed today
A dozen bands will lock horns in Carmarthenshire today for the return of the West Wales BBA Contest in Cefneithin.
October 12, 2024
Agnew keeps Melton in test match spotlight
BBC cricket correspondent Jonathan Agnew has been making sure the cricketing world knows and hears all about the Melton Band
October 12, 2024
Report & Results: 2024 German National Championships
3BA Concert Brass impressively defends its top flight title as German banding displays its impressive communal progress in Goppingen
October 10, 2024
Report & Results: 2024 Elland Slow Melody, Duet & Quartet
All ages and abilities enjoyed friendly competition in Elland as popular event returns in musical style.
October 10, 2024
Ivors announce sponsorship link
Dorico, the music notation and composition software will sponsor the Best Orchestral Composition award at The Ivors Classical Awards 2024 — although there remains no brass band category.
October 09, 2024
Rising baritone star gains Cornish Baching
12 year old baritone player Neythen Powell-Jones has gained scholarship backing from the East Cornwall Bach Choir.
October 09, 2024
Countdown for entries for Scottish Youth Brass Festival
Bands and ensembles only have a short time left to get their entries in for this year's Scottish Youth Brass Band Festival.
October 09, 2024
EverReady ready for Morley appearance
The EverReady Band is the next attraction in the Leeds Best of Brass series
October 09, 2024
Final call for BBE Conference
If you want to enjoy a packed day of musical insight and debate then you should be quick to ensure you book your seat.
October 09, 2024
National performances ready for replay
You can enjoy all 20 performances from the recent Royal Albert Hall National Final.
October 09, 2024
Albert Hall Final date confirmed
The 2025 National Final will be held at the Royal Albert Hall on 11th October.
October 09, 2024
Bands ready for Rochdale tests
24 bands will take to the stage at Rochdale for their own-choice tests — and with a place at the 2025 British Open Spring Festival also up for grabs.
October 09, 2024
Brass features in Arnold Festival
The 19th Malcolm Arnold Festival will take place in his hometown of Northampton later this month.
October 09, 2024
SBBA announces Trinity College link
The Scottish Brass Band Association becomes a Trinity College London Exam Centre — and you can find out more this evening.
October 09, 2024
Gifford's lead at Sovereign closes
The successful musical partnership between Sovereign Brass and MD Alan Gifford has come to an end.
October 09, 2024
Ratby Co-operative reaches milestone for fundraising project
The latest target has been met by the Ratby Co-operative Band organisation in their ambition to extend their musical home.
October 09, 2024
Davoren brings Wales to the World
Conductor Tom Davoren has been honoured by his former alma mater in furthering Welsh culture to the world.
October 09, 2024
