Following the success of its first year, when 11 young school-age students had the chance to sit alongside members of Cory Band in rehearsal, the Cory Academy Royal Welsh College Music and Drama Side-by-Side Scheme is now open again for applicants for 2024.
A spokesperson for the band explained, “The scheme offers...read more
Earlier this month Grimethorpe had the privilege of hosting a visit from members of the original cast and team from Brassed Off. Stephen Tompkinson (actor), Philip Jackson (actor), Mark Herman (writer and director) and Steve Abbott (producer)were welcomed back to Grimethorpe with a special performance to give thanks and award them...read more
The trustees of the Brass in Concert Championship have announced the return of the Youth Brass in Concert Championship, which will take place at the iconic Glasshouse International Centre for Music in Gateshead on Sunday 17 November 2024. For the first time since 2021, eight of the UK’s leading youth bands...read more
The Nederlandse Brassband Kampioenschappen (NBK) will host bands at the TivoliVredenburg on Friday 25th and Saturday 26th October, with organisers NBK announcing which set-tests will be performed in Utrecht later this year. Chairperson Ale Nicolai explained, “Once again we have found challenging works in all divisions for both bands and audiences...read more
Organisers of the British Open Championships have announced that the 2024 test piece will be ‘The Lost Circle’, a new commission by the critically acclaimed Belgian composer Jan Van Der Roost. The 16 minute work is the Belgian’s fifth major contest composition and has been commissioned through an international consortium of...read more
Comber Brass from County Down in Northern Ireland has gained an invaluable instrument boost thanks to a successful grant aid application through the Arts Council of Northern Ireland. The Second Section band was presented with a new bass and new baritone, which were immediately put to good use by players in...read more
The annual Irish Association of Brass and Concert Bands National Championships took place at the Dean Crowe Theatre in Athlone recently. Drogheda Brass Band claimed the title for a record equalling 15th time, under the debut leadership of conductor Stephen Murray, who took up the baton in May last year. Adjudicator...read more
Saturday 20 April 2024
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