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Rothwell wins French Open Championship    

The 2025 French Open Championships took place in the wonderful Loire Valley town of Amboise this weekend. The event began in fine form with a welcoming ceremony at the Chateau d' Amboise, where the draw and mini concert by Amersfoort Band on the eve of ... read more

New faces for the EBBA Music Commission 

At the recent European Brass Band Association's Annual General Meeting two appointments were made: a new Chairperson and a brand-new member to the EBBA Music Commission. Ben Haemhouts from Belgium was confirmed as the new Chairperson. He takes over from Chris King (England) who stepped ... read more

Spring Festival Winners 

Sixty bands appeared in Blackpool this weekend vying for success in the Senior Trophy, Senior Cup and the coveted Grand Shield. Congratulations to EverReady on winning the coveted top spot. The Northeast band will now make the trip to Birmingham’s Symphony Hall in September where ... read more

Reviews

  • CD: Shift

    For those of us that have followed Peter Moore’s career from the start, it still seems hardly credible that he was ... read more

  • CD: Virtuoso

    At first glance, in terms of repertoire this is, perhaps, the lightest CD that David Childs has recorded since his days ... read more