This week, City of Bristol Brass Band heads to the Colorado, USA to participate in the Estes Park International Tattoo and Longs Peak Scottish Irish Highland Festival. The First Section West of England band will perform in the 46-year established show alongside the 3rd US Marine Aircraft Wing Band, massed...read more
Esteemed composer Edward Gregson will feature as a guest on BBC Radio 3’s ‘In Tune’ programme later today (Thursday, 8th September) sometime after 6pm. He will be talking with host Katie Derham about his work ’The World Rejoicing’ ahead of its use as the set test piece at British...read more
It’s been a busy for Wantage, appointing new members throughout to their championship section band to ensure the band is full and ready for forthcoming engagements. The most recent signings to the band have been James Harris (EEb Bass) and Ed Tyler (3rd Cornet). A spokesperson for the band stated, “It’s...read more
LGB Brass are pleased to be hosting a free workshop in Hassocks, Sussex on Saturday 24th September. The day will be open to all ages and abilities, including those who currently play a brass instrument, have only just started their musical journey or have recently started again after a period...read more
The revised draw times for the first and second sections of the Bolsover Festival of Brass contest have been released by the organisers. The event, supported by Warwick Music Group, will host 42 performances for the adjudicators and audiences both at the Shirebrook Academy in Derbyshire plus worldwide thanks to...read more
Congratulations to Dalmellington Band who walked away with the first prize after an impressive display of brass musicianship at the West of Scotland entertainment contest last weekend. Taking the runner-up spot was Kingdom Brass and in third place was Kirkintilloch Kelvin. Coalburn Silver was the leading first section band and...read more
Thursday 8 September 2022
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