Cory band, still celebrating its recent Royal honour, has announced that Sue Thomas has been reappointed to the 1st Baritone seat. Having held the position for over 10 years from 2000, Sue has been playing 2nd Baritone since 2014. Musical Director Philip Harper commented: “We’re so lucky to have Sue...read more
Black Dyke Band has announced the appointment of Adam Warburton as the band’s Co-principal Trombone Player. Adam is the current Principal Trombone of the Wardle Anderson Band as well as the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain and the Yorkshire Youth Brass Band. He recently won the Solo Award...read more
Saddleworth & Oldham District Whit Friday contests will take place on 10th June this year with over £35,000 in prize money on offer. All eleven contests will make a welcome return following the three-year Covid break. Details of the venues can be viewed below with further information available at: www.saddleworthwhitfriday.co.uk
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Geneva Instrument Group has announced the appointment of euphonium player Harry Stubbs as its latest Young Ambassador. Harry hails from Derby, from a Salvation Army background. He started playing cornet at the age of 4 before moving to Euphonium at age 11. He is currently studying Medicine at the University...read more
Held in association with Brass Bands England, The National Coal Mining Museum in Wakefield will host the return of the 'Bold as Brass' contest later this month. The event celebrates the historic link between the industry and brass band music making and takes place on Saturday 25th June.
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Amersham Band has been awarded The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. This is the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK and is equivalent to an MBE. Amersham Band organisation is one from a total of 244 local charities, social enterprises and voluntary groups to receive the prestigious...read more
The West of England Brass Band Association has announced that the West of England Regional Championships will return to the Riviera Centre in Torquay in 2023. The Assembly Hall at Lymington Road in Torquay will also be used for one section on the Saturday (as yet to be decided).
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Thursday 9 June 2022
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