Wednesday 29 September 2021

Composers invited to submit works for the RNCM John Golland Award 2022

Composers aged 18 – 30 are invited to submit new, or previously unperformed, works for small brass ensemble for public performance on the morning of Sunday 30 January 2022, as part of the RNCM Brass Band Festival. The work should be written for an ensemble of between four and six players,...read more

Wednesday 29 September 2021

Entries are in for Willebroek Solo Contest!

Registrations for the Willebroek Solo Contest 2021 are officially closed. The first edition of this event is already poised to be a huge success. 76 brass players from no less than 6 different countries, means it promises to be a well-filled day with many talented musicians. The field of competitors comes...read more

Monday 27 September 2021

Cory opens the door ahead of Nationals

The current National, British Open, European, Brass in Concert and BrassPass UK Band of the Year champions are holding an open rehearsal on Thursday 30th Sep from 7:30pm at Tonyrefail Comprehensive School, Gilfach Rd, Tonyrefail, Porth CF39 8HH. Entry is free, however there are a number of considerations for the audience...read more

Monday 27 September 2021

BBE Award Winners 2021

The winners of this year’s Brass Bands England Awards were announced at the Brass Band Conference on Saturday 25 September. Awards were presented virtually to winners in six categories by BBE Chairman Mike Kilroy following selection by the Brass Bands England board of trustees and initial nomination by the banding public....read more

Monday 27 September 2021

Blaenavon appoints new MD

Blaenavon Town Band has announced the appointment of its new Musical Director, Dr Christian Jenkins. Commenting on the appointment a spokesperson for Blaenavon said, "It's fantastic news that someone of Christian's experience has agreed to lead us as we continue to rebuild. We are looking forward to working with him to...read more

Monday 27 September 2021

New MD for Uppermill

The Uppermill Band has announced the appointment of Jamie Cooper as the band’s new Musical Director. Jamie Cooper is a Specialist Leader in Education for Music and has gained a proven record of developing musical ensembles, conducting and performing. Jamie has already worked with the band and will begin his permanent...read more

Saturday 25 September 2021

Kapitol Promotions pays Tribute

Following the successful two-day Sections 1-4 Finals 2021 of the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain last weekend at The Centaur, Cheltenham Racecourse, Kapitol Promotions including: Philip Morris – Managing Director, Nicola Bland – Director and Tim Jones – Event Manager wanted to pay tribute to everyone who attended the...read more


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