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Concert: Brian Taylor 50 Year Anniversary Concert
October 23, 2024
A memorable evening for a modest man who has stamped his greatness on the banding movement with his playing for the past half century.
Concert: Helen Vollam, Philip Cobb, Elizabeth Burley
October 18, 2024
A recital performance of perfectly balanced contrasts from three musicians in musical synchronisation.
Product: CD review: Regionals 2025
October 16, 2024
Challenges of character and style will ask demanding questions of the bands hoping to get to London and Cheltenham next year.
Concert: An Evening with Peter Graham
October 14, 2024
A celebration of talent guided by a generosity of spirit on the eve of the National Final
Concert: Foden's Band
October 13, 2024
Breathless brilliance adds to the pre-National polish of Foden's regular trip to the heart of London.
Concert: Grimethorpe Colliery Band
October 12, 2024
A new MD takes his first bow with a band that still retains its familiar polished appeal to audiences.
Concert: Flowers Band
October 11, 2024
Paul Holland and a Flowers Band on the cusp of a memorable contest achievement provided a sneak preview of the secret of their success in Reading.
Concert: Tredegar Band
October 10, 2024
Trombone talent spotlight in a concert of outreach entertainment from Ian Porthouse and his band.
Concert: Swiss Open 25th anniversary concert
September 25, 2024
Black Dyke Band and David Childs provide a memorable anniversary celebration for Swiss hosts.
Concert: An Afternoon of Brass
September 24, 2024
Phil Chalk and KNDS Fairey brings a new audience closer to contrasting brass band music making.
Concert: Burbage Works 2024
September 23, 2024
A cleverly conceived celebration of what makes brass bands so familiar and as well as unique.
Product: CD review: English Brass Music
September 1, 2024
A timely re-release is a pertinent reminder of a different approach to classic brass band repertoire.
Concert: National Youth Brass Band of Scotland
August 28, 2024
Mature music making adds to the joyful Brass in the Park celebration of a musician forever young at heart and inspirational spirit.
Concert: National Youth Brass Band of Scotland Reserve Band
August 27, 2024
The middle tier of talent in Scotland shows plenty of musical ambition in the spotlight.
Concert: National Youth Brass Band of Scotland Childrens' Band
August 26, 2024
MD Alan Fernie inspires an infectious joy in the music making from the first level NYBBS performers.
Concert: National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain
August 11, 2024
Distant inspirations brought together in considered appreciations by Prof David King and his young performers.
Concert: Let's Get Together — Celebrating Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra
August 9, 2024
A stunning display of what might have been as Mike Lovatt's Brass Pack provide the canvas backdrop for a reimagining of Frank and Ella in their prime.
Product: LP review: THIS IS BRASS!
August 7, 2024
A last gossamer strand to a band that defined an era and a player who defined the appreciation of iconic excellence.
Concert: National Childrens' Band of Great Britain
August 3, 2024
Time travelling to past, present and future helps celebrate the 20th anniversary of an organisation that remains as an exemplar of all that is good about youthful development.
Product: Product review: Hawkins Mutes
July 31, 2024
We look at the range of 3D plastic printed cornet mutes from designer Tony Hawkins to see if they can create more than a subtle niche in a competitive market place.
