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Stabanger

Foden's focus on Stavanger

The English representatives are fully focused on getting to and winning the European Championship title in Stavanger.

April 13, 2025


Dutch Open

Five packed days in Groningen

There are plenty of musical attractions on offer at the Groningen Brass Experience this June — incouding the Dutch Open Contest

April 13, 2025


Brighouse

Brighouse March & Hymn Tune Contest returns in July

The popular march and hymn tune event will be held in Brighouse in July, so get your entries in.

April 13, 2025


Fife

Fife entertainment festival returns

11 bands will provide the entertainment at the Fife Brass Band Festival later this month.

April 13, 2025


Constest

Report & Result: 2025 ConsTest Birmingham Open

Parc & Dare claim the own-choice honours in Birmingham as they 'Blitz' the opposition to take the title back to Wales.

April 12, 2025


Constest

Enjoy the ConsTest — live

You can enjoy a full day of contesting action from the ConsTest Championship in Birmingham in the comfort of your home.

April 12, 2025


Stavanger judges

Experienced adjudication line-ups for Stavanger

EBBA opt for musical experience in deciding the European titles in Stavanger next month.

April 11, 2025


Brass Monkeys

Podcast: The Brass Monkeys Episode 6

The latest episode of the musings of the trio of North Wales bandsmen is now available to enjoy.

April 11, 2025


BBW

Brass Band World magazine: Latest edition out now

The latest edition of the leading brass band magazine is now out with plenty to sit back and enjoy reading.

April 11, 2025


Barrhead Burgh

Barrhead Burgh hopeful of making contesting return

From a low point of just 8 players, the former Scottish Fourth Section champion is now targeting a long awaited return to the contesting fold.

April 11, 2025


Royal College

Regent's joint explorations at Royal College of Music

Regent Brass joins forces with the Santa Monica HS Wind Ensemble and cellist Julian Bliss for a free showcase of works from Sparke and Howarth to Peter Yarde Martin and Kelly-Anne Murphy.

April 11, 2025


4BR Review

4BR Review podcast: Episode 3

The latest 4BR Review is now available with views and opinions to go with the recommendations of all things brass banding.

April 10, 2025


Video

Video promo training from BBE

If you want to enhance your social media footprint then BBE is offering specialised help to make a big impression in time for Brass Band Week.

April 10, 2025


cONSTEST

Countdown to ConsTest in Birmingham

There will be a full day of own-choice action to enjoy at the ConsTest Contest at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and at home, this weekend.

April 10, 2025


Italian Brass Band

Rome welcomes Childs

The Black Dyke Director of Music enjoyed a warm welcome in Rome to work with the Italian Brass Band.

April 10, 2025


Beatles

The Beatles, Bradford and Black Dyke

The story of the emergence of The Beatles and their connection to Black Dyke Mills Band has been explored on the 'BBC Radio 2 Loves Brass!' programme.

April 10, 2025


Creative

Community routes open for creative talents in the Midlands

There are opportunities for young creative talents in Graphic Design, Music Technology, Event Production, Film, and Vocal Performance to gain invaluable training.

April 10, 2025


Colorado

Colorado Quintet claims second NABBA Small Ensemble Crown

The Colorado Brass Quintet retained its Small Ensemble National title at the recent NABBA Championships.

April 10, 2025


gLOSSOP sCHOOL

Old Glossop School players to celebrate former conductor

The inspirational Jack Fletcher, the conductor of the Glossop School Band is to be remembered in a special concert.

April 10, 2025


Vintage Cory

Vintage Cory help raise funds in memory of former players

Past members of Cory Band recently got together for a wonderful fun raising tribute to two former much missed players.

April 10, 2025


BrookWright

BrookWright Music: Angel Voices (Brian Bowen)

A wonderful lyrical soprano cornet solo with a very personal inspiration

April 10, 2025


Smith and Grezzy

Smith & Grezzy: Big Chat podcast — Area aftermath

The latest podcast from Sandy and Simon sees them chat about the recent Regional Championships and some of the issues that arose from them, as well as other concerns.

April 10, 2025


Composers

Talented young trio claim NYBBGB Composer Competition awards

The new works for the medium by Samuel Thackray, Nina Martin and Will Everitt will be performed by the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain later this year.

April 09, 2025


The awards

Dunfermline quintet presented with SBBA Life Membership

Five players who have given over 270 years of outstanding commitment and dedication to the Scottish brass banding movement have been honoured with Life Membership awards.

April 09, 2025


Jeff Hutcherson

Welsh bands gain essential Safeguarding training

20 bands have updated their Safeguarding knowledge with a specialised training seminar supported by the South East Wales Brass Band Association.

April 08, 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.


David W. Ashworth

RSCM, ABBA Exec Member, NABBC PRO.
Conductor, Band Trainer and Adjudicator


               

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