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Own choice works revealed for Stavanger

A wide ranging selection of major test-piece works will be performed in Stavanger.

April 25, 2025


NYBBGB

National Youth Band sells out in Halifax

The National Youth Band of Great Britain will be joined by the British Army Brass Band for a sell out concert in Halifax this weekend.

April 25, 2025


bRADOFRD

Bradford boost for Black Dyke Band

The Yorkshire champion's involvement in Bradford's celebration as the UK City of Culture on Radio 2 has gained widespread plaudits.

April 25, 2025


Brass Monkeys

Podcast: The Brass Monkeys Episode 7

The latest episode of the banding podcast with a Welsh flavour is now out, with an interview with Nia Lloyd Williams of Rhyl Silver Band

April 25, 2025


Tongwynlais

Japan embraces Welsh banding ambassadors

The Tongwynlais Band has just returned from a memorable musical tour where they helped promote the Land of My Fathers in the Land of the Rising Sun.

April 25, 2025


Canadian Staff Band

Burditt takes Canadian Bandmaster role

Andrew Burditt has been appointed the new Bandmaster of The Canadian Staff Band of The Salvation Army

April 25, 2025


the cooperation band

the cooperation band to showcase transitions ahead of Stavanger challenge

The Scottish representatives in Stavanger will give an open preview of the set-work and their own-choice selection ahead of their 16th European Championship appearance.

April 25, 2025


Wallace and Gromit

A Grand Day Out for bands

Another fantastic collaboration opens the door for bands to entertainment with Wallace and Gromit

April 24, 2025


Europeans

Willebroek to showcase muscial transitions

The Belgian champion will give its supporters a sneak preview of its Stavanger preparations.

April 24, 2025


Smiles

All Scottish smiles in Strathallan

The youngsters and staff on the recent National Youth Brass Band of Scotland Easter Course certainly enjoyed themselves.

April 24, 2025


BrookWright

BrookWright Music: 'Mid all the traffic (Traditional arr. Andy Wareham)

An inventive new arrangement of a classic work to add to any concert programme

April 24, 2025


Brass at the Castle

Brass at the Castle ready to offer family friendly music making

There will be plenty of great brass band attractions at Brass at the Castle in May.

April 24, 2025


Brett Baker

Lydbrook return for Baker

Dr Brett Baker is set to become the new MD of Lydbrook Band.

April 24, 2025


NCBBA

Northern Counties contest cancelled

The Northern Counties BBA Entertainment Contest has been cancelled.

April 24, 2025


roomsforgroups

Rooms reminder for National Finals

If you are a band or group wanting to to make a great weekend of it at the National Finals this year then make sure you contact the specialists.

April 24, 2025


Parc and Dare

Welsh trio ready to represent the nation in Stavanger

Three young players from the Parc & Dare Band will be heading to Norway to represent the nation as part of the European Youth Brass Band.

April 24, 2025


Blossom Hill

Extra water aid on tap with Blossom Hill

There is now a full band selection of instrument themed water bottles to sip from...

April 24, 2025


Kirsty

Kirsty Abbotts to lead masterclass day in Birmingham

There is a great opportunity to learn from one of the best cornet players in the business in Birmingham this weekend.

April 24, 2025


Syndey

Report & Results: 2025 Yamaha Australian National Band Championships

Sydney City becomes the inaugural Premier Championships of Australia as senior National titles head to Footscray-Yarraville City, Cairns Brass No. 1, Wonthaggi Citizensand City of Ballarat Municipal Brass.

April 20, 2025


Wobplay

Wobplay offers global opportunities at Euros

There will be plenty of advertising opportunities for businesses as part of the comprehensive weekend of live-broadcast action from the European Championships in Stavanger.

April 19, 2025


Russell Gray

Gray to host double conducting seminars

Aspiring conductors can enjoy the opportunity to work alongside Russell Gray in Scotland and Norway next month as he hosts his Conducting Seminars in Bathgate and Askoy.

April 19, 2025


Siusa

Jena pride at Sousa inclusion

Jose Sousa will become the fifth young player from the Jena Brass Band Centre in Germany to represent the nation as part of the European Youth Brass Band.

April 19, 2025


Brighouse

Whit Walk band wanted

It's not all about the prize money and contesting on Whit Friday...

April 19, 2025


Bandsmens

Key changes boost Bugle Contest

The famous West of England Bandsmen's Festival has made a number of important changes as it looks towards its centenary.

April 19, 2025


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

Join presenter Martin Upfold for more great brass band music over the airwaves.

April 19, 2025




Music

Own choice works revealed for Stavanger

April 25 • A wide ranging selection of major test-piece works will be performed in Stavanger.


NYBBGB

National Youth Band sells out in Halifax

April 25 • The National Youth Band of Great Britain will be joined by the British Army Brass Band for a sell out concert in Halifax this weekend.


bRADOFRD

Bradford boost for Black Dyke Band

April 25 • The Yorkshire champion's involvement in Bradford's celebration as the UK City of Culture on Radio 2 has gained widespread plaudits.


Brass Monkeys

Podcast: The Brass Monkeys Episode 7

April 25 • The latest episode of the banding podcast with a Welsh flavour is now out, with an interview with Nia Lloyd Williams of Rhyl Silver Band


Regent Hall Concerts - The Central Band of the Royal Air Force

Friday 25 April • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London. . W1C2DJ


Newstead Brass - Under Gaia

Saturday 26 April • Mansfield Palace Theatre. Leeming Street . Mansfield. Nottinghamshire NG18 1NG


Newstead Brass - St George's Day Celebration

Sunday 27 April • St Wilfrid's Church, Church Street, Kirkby In Ashfield NG17 8LA


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 4 May • St Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street SE10 9BJ


Contest: European Brass Band Championshiips

Friday 9 May • Konzerthaus, SandvigÃ¥ 1, 4007 Stavanger, Norway


Dobcross Silver Band

April 24 • Great opportunity for a PERCUSSIONIST to join this already talented section in what is already a band with a full brass section. We are looking to enhance our percussion section as we prepare for Nationals in September . Enjoyable playing and social band!


Hathersage Band

April 24 • SECOND TROMBONE. Hathersage Brass Band is a thriving non-contesting community band. We enjoy making music and have a comprehensive gig schedule. Are you the right person to join our happy band?


Chinnor Silver

April 22 • Our COMMUNITY BAND are recommencing rehearsals on 28th Monday at 11am in our bandroom and we would love you to join us.. We welcome players of all abilities who just fancy a friendly fun blow with cake and coffee thrown in.. Its all free so join us.


Chris Wormald

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


               

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