Wednesday 22 December 2021

Black Dyke honours Record Breaker Richard Marshall

On 19th December the Black Dyke Band completed its hectic ’12 days before Christmas’ period with the presentation of awards at the final concert of the band’s calendar at Huddersfield Town Hall. The Pondasher award chosen by the band's MD, Professor Nicholas Childs, went to as he put it, “Probably the...read more

Wednesday 22 December 2021

BBW’s Recording Awards 2021

Whilst the number of band CDs released this year (Nov 20 – Nov 21) has been understandably limited, it is pleasing that the four recordings shortlisted for the ‘Band CD of the Year’ remain high in quality, all offering something that is both musically satisfying and refreshingly diverse. Our specialist...read more

Monday 20 December 2021

Jena presents a Traditional German Christmas

The Grand Christmas concert of the Brass Band BlechKLANG from Jena, which was recorded live in the Stadtkirche St. Michael on 5th December 2021, is now available as an on-demand service. The decision to release the concert was the great success of the livestream, which was heard by more than...read more

Monday 20 December 2021

Morrison joins Hammonds

Hammonds Band is delighted to further build on recent signings with the addition of Alan Morrison on Soprano Cornet. Alan joins the band after a spell with City of Hull. Commenting on the appointment Alan stated, “I am delighted to be taking on the position of Soprano Cornet with the...read more

Monday 20 December 2021

Jubilee Fundraising opportunities for 2022

BBE's new Fundraising Manager, Pamela Johnson has introduced two new funds that are perfect for bands. There are two funding opportunities for brass bands on the horizon: In June 2022, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will become the first British monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, 70 years of service....read more

Friday 17 December 2021

Black Dyke in Glastonbury Abbey Extravaganza

Black Dyke will once again appear at the Glastonbury Festival next summer as part of the Glastonbury Abbey Extravaganza, which returns on Saturday 6th August 2022 with a headline performance from Paloma Faith. Michael Eavis, the creator of the world famous Glastonbury Festival stated, “We’re so pleased to announce that...read more

Friday 17 December 2021

Butlin's Festival line-up Announced

37 bands will compete at the forthcoming Butlins Brass Band Festival which is due to take place at the Skegness Resort from 7th to 10th January. In addition to some fabulous ‘headliners’ the Festival will also incorporate the Butlins Youth Band Festival and British Open Solo & Quartet Championships. Organisers have stated...read more


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