Monday 1 April 2024

Douvre and Paris say Au Revoir

Douvre is to step down from his roles of Artistic Director and Director of Paris Brass Band. Having taken over from Florent Didier in 2021, Douvre led the band to victory at the French Open in 2022 as well as 3 second place finishes at the French Nationals. They also...read more

Monday 1 April 2024

Brisbane Excelsior win 2024 Australian National Championships

Congratulations to Brisbane Excelsior on winning the A Grade Australian National Championships in Adelaide last weekend. Brisbane's victory under the direction David Bremner came thanks to first place in the hymn contest with 'The Light of the World', as well as second place finishes on the set-work, their march 'Knight Templar'...read more

Monday 1 April 2024

NYBB Easter Course Underway

The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain is currently enjoying its Easter Course in Taunton under the leadership of Director of Musical Planning Dr Robert Childs. The band is working hard towards the sold-out end of course concert at the Dora Stoutzker Hall in Cardiff where they will give a...read more

Wednesday 27 March 2024

BBE to launch new Future Leaders’ Programme this year

Last Saturday (23rd March) Brass Bands England announced that it will launch a new Future Leaders’ Programme to develop the talent of youth band leaders in the sector. This new year-long programme will provide a unique training experience, with practical workshops, ongoing mentorship, peer networking and support to complete the RSL...read more

Wednesday 27 March 2024

Kinky Toots at the Tower

Thursday 14th March saw the Fifth Floor at Blackpool Tower host Freckleton Band, joined by drag artists Len Blanco and Donna Trump, for a night of big brass numbers, comedy skits and glamour. This was the first performance from BBE’s Elevate programme, and everyone is now eagerly awaiting the second. The laughter,...read more

Wednesday 27 March 2024

Adjudicator announced for Northern Counties contest

The adjudicator for this year’s Northern Counties entertainment contest will be Chris Robertson, solo euphonium with Brighouse and Rastrick Band. The event, which is sponsored by Besson and Band Supplies, will take place on Sunday 19 May in the North Inch Community Campus, Gowans Terrace, Perth. The contest will be pre-drawn and...read more

Wednesday 27 March 2024

EBBC Composition Finalists Announced

The final selection has made by the EBBA Music Commission for the 9th European Composer Competition at Palanga Concert Hall on Thursday 2nd May. The three finalists are: Dupertuis Gauthier (Switzerland), Jack Ledger-Dowse (England) and Lennert Van Laenen (Belgium). Dupertuis Gauthier from Switzerland has written 'Magdalena'. The 26-year-old holds a Master's degree...read more


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