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Friday 3 February 2023

Trombone Spotlight at Black Dyke Festival

The Black Dyke Band Festival, supported by Geneva Instruments will take place Sunday 4th June at Huddersfield Town Hall 3.00pm. MD Prof. Nicholas Childs stated, “It’s a highlight in this year's calendar. The Festival’s become an established part of our outreach work with the chance for people to enjoy spotlight...read more

Friday 3 February 2023

Kirkintilloch Rebuilds

The Kirkintilloch Band has completed a period of significant rebuilding with the appointment of BBC Symphony Orchestra co-principal trumpet player Hedley Benson as new musical director and the return of David Prentice as principal cornet. These latest developments mark the end of the recovery phase following the crisis point of...read more

Friday 3 February 2023

Whitburn welcomes new signings

The Whitburn Band has welcomed four new signings ahead of its defence of the Scottish Championship title in March. Charlie Boax and Emma Close made their debuts at the Scottish Open late last year, whilst Ailish Gracie and Reece Ward-Murray will make their first contest appearance in Perth. Charlie has...read more

Friday 3 February 2023

RNCM Day of Percussion

The annual RNCM Day of Percussion returns this Spring for its 30th year this Sunday 5th February. Internationally recognised performers and practitioners will present a day packed full of exciting and informative sessions to inspire both newer learners and more experienced players. From orchestral percussion to session drum kits...read more

Friday 3 February 2023

BBCA 2023 Conducting Competition

The Brass Band Conductors’ Association's (BBCA) 2023 Conducting Competition is now open for entries. The annual competition is the BBCA's flagship event and opportunity for conductors at all levels, from anywhere in the world. Candidates are asked to submit their video entries by the close of Thursday 13 April for...read more

Tuesday 31 January 2023

Alex Humphreys to Host Youth Champs

This year’s National Youth Brass Band Championships of Great Britain, Youth Champs, is to be hosted by popular children’s television presenter, BBC Journalist and musician, Alex Humphreys. The event, taking place on Saturday 25 March at Stockport Grammar School, is open to the public, with brass fans invited to come...read more

Tuesday 31 January 2023

NYBBGB Announces Composition Finalists

Entries closed for the NYBBGB Composition Competition at the end of December 2022, and, after much deliberation, the final six have been chosen by Dr. Robert Childs, NYBBGB Director of Artistic Planning. The six finalists are Charlotte McGregor-Graham (UK), Daniel Hall (UK), Jack Yagerline (USA), Kang Ning Lim (Singapore), Lennert...read more