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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

Saturday 25 September 2021

Kapitol announces Social Media Coordinator for RAH

Kapitol Promotions has announced that their Social Media Co-ordinator at the Championship Section Final will be Kirsty Jayne Jones. She will be covering all aspects of the event, and will give people a look “behind-the-scenes” at arguably the most prestigious live music venue in the world: London’s Royal Albert Hall. Kirsty...read more

Saturday 25 September 2021

Wilby’s Vaughan Williams tribute for European

The European Brass Band Association is pleased to announce Philip Wilby, one of the most admired composers for the brass band of the past 30 years, as the composer of the set test for the 2022 European Brass Band Championships, in association with World of Brass, to be held in Symphony...read more

Friday 24 September 2021

David King releases première cornet recording - 'Resurrection'

Mention the name of ‘David King’ to anyone linked with the brass band movement and they understandably connect it with the award-winning international conductor, whose list of achievements on the podium remains legendary.For many, the Covid lockdown period has been a confining experience; to others, like David King, it has represented...read more

Wednesday 22 September 2021

Yorkshire Youth Band Returns

The talented young players of the Yorkshire Youth Band returned to live music making on the weekend as they joined forces under the baton of Prof Nicholas Childs at Saddleworth School. It marked the first rehearsal of the band since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic over 18 months ago. The...read more