Allan Withington has become the new professional conductor at Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band. The partnership will make their contest debut together at the Yorkshire Regional Championship in March. Band Manager, Robert Browne stated, "We're obviously thrilled to have been able to secure Allan's services. His musical reputation speaks for itself...read more
The Geneva Group has announced Paul Archibald as their newest Geneva Artist. Paul is well respected as an acclaimed trumpet player, arranger and educator. As part of his role Paul will also be involved in the design and production of the range of Geneva trumpets, cornets and mouthpieces as well as...read more
The Music Commission of the European Brass Band Association (EBBA) has announced the set-test pieces for the 6th European Youth Brass Band Championships to be held in Palanga next year. The Premier Section contenders will perform 'The Baltic Way' by Jan de Haan. The work is inspired by a huge mass...read more
Congratulations to The Unison Kinneil Band who completed the year with a fine victory at the Band Supplies Scottish Challenge Shield in Perth. The band’s performance of Peter Graham's 'Metropolis 1927' under conductor Chris Shanks saw them claim the trophy, by a margin of two points,plus £300 first prize ahead of...read more
Sunday 1 December 2019
