On Monday 26 February, the UK Leading Bands Forum (UKLBF) issued information concerning its first Liaison Meeting (12 February) and subsequent Monthly Meeting (14 February). The UKLBF’s first Liaison Meeting consisted of four representatives from Black Dyke, Brighouse & Rastrick, Cory and Foden’s bands, together with some key decision-makers from within...read more
In the run-up to the Regional Championships, Friary Brass Band announce two signings to the bass section, Patrick O’Donovan and Cat Whittingham-Smith.
Patrick joined the army as a musician and attended the pupils’ course at Kneller Hall. Having played in many bands, he settled at Sandhurst Silver Band and enjoyed...read more
The European Brass Band Association has announced the line-up of players who will form the 2024 European Youth Brass Band [EYBB] in Palanga. This year will be the 20th edition of this elite youth ensemble.
36 players aged between 18 and 22, from 14 different countries, will come to Palanga, Lithuania, in...read more