The Brass Band Summer School is the oldest and most prestigious organisation of its kind in the world. This annual course gives brass enthusiasts throughout the globe an opportunity to study, learn and socialise with a world-class music staff and like-minded musicians. Set in the brass band heartlands of Yorkshire,...read more
There are some amazing people in banding who make great things happen. Do you know someone who has been an inspiration to young people, or led imaginative projects, collaborations and community band events? Or has your band carried out a successful project that deserves recognition? BBE is now...read more
A4 Brass Quartet has announced the launch of its 4th annual composition competition to celebrate the ensemble’s 10th anniversary in 2023. Following a 1-year hiatus from the event, the quartet is once again looking forward to welcoming entries from around the world to the competition, which across its previous three...read more
The National Children’s Brass Band of Great Britain will feature in a special pre-Gala Concert performance under the baton of the well-respected musician and youth advocate Duncan Beckley. The concert will take place in the Jennifer Blackwell Performance space and is free of charge to attend.
Following their pre-Gala Concert...read more
The 100th British Open Spring Festival took place today (7th May) in Blackpool’s Winter Gardens. 61 bands took to the stage in the iconic venue with the Senior Trophy hosted in the Spanish Hall, Senior Cup in the Pavillion Theatre and the Blue Ribband Grand Shield event took place in...read more
The funeral of the greatly respected and much admired Richard Evans will take place on Monday 16th May commencing at Longton St Andrew's Church, Liverpool Road, Longton (PR4 5AA). The service will take place at 11.00am.
His remarkable life will be celebrated in full with the service being broadcast via...read more
Tredegar Band has announced the signing of Robert Westacott as their new soprano cornet player. He takes over the role from Ian Roberts following their appearance at the European Championships in Birmingham on the weekend. The vastly experienced performer played soprano with Tredegar at last year's National Finals at the...read more
Wednesday 11 May 2022
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