Wednesday 9 November 2016

Let's Debate with Stephen Roberts

In the wake of Steven Mead’s two experiments at criteria points-based system of adjudication (CBPS) at the recent British Open and Championship Section National Final, seasoned adjudicator, Stephen Roberts, argues the case against adopting a criteria points-based system of judging brass band contestsThat old chestnut about criteria-based brass band adjudication keeps...read more

Tuesday 8 November 2016

Young Voice – Carlton Sykes

Tuba player, Carlton Sykes, is at home wherever there is music. The 23-year-old was born in Scotland and raised in the southwest of England before studying in Wales. Mark Good charts the musical journey of the flourishing performer who was recently crowned Flowers Band’s Player of the YearHow do you feel...read more

Friday 14 October 2016

BBW Interview: Bramwell Tovey

The Maestro returns - Bramwell Tovey is rekindling his love affair with brass bands as the Professional Conductor of Foden’s. Christopher Thomas caught up with the maestro days before he opened a new concert season with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and on the eve of his Royal Albert Hall National...read more

Friday 14 October 2016

Q&A with Duncan Stubbs

Web exclusive: Paul Cosh (PC) quizzes the Royal Air Force's Principal Director of Music, Wing Commander Duncan Stubbs (DS) on the band's recent recording with Philip Cobb, career highlights, and plans for the future. PC: How did you find working with Philip on this cd and what approach did you and he...read more

Friday 14 October 2016

BBW Castaway: Matthew van Emmerik

Katrina Marzella catches up with Aussie euphonium ace, Matthew van Emmerik as the Adams euphonium artist selects his desert island listening, book and luxury item. Access this article right now by subscribing to BBW Digital. Alternatively, subscribe to the printed magazine delivered by post: £40 (UK); £68 (Europe); £81 (Rest of the...read more

Thursday 13 October 2016

B&R join stars for canal celebration

Brighouse and Rastrick Band will join musical forces from Liverpool, Lancashire and Yorkshire this month to perform a major new commission celebrating the bicentenary of the historic and important Leeds and Liverpool Canal. The concert will feature:Brighouse and Rastrick BandIan MacMillan (poet pictured here)Amanda Roocroft (opera star)Jonathan Aasgaard (principal cellist of...read more

Thursday 13 October 2016

Centre Band: St. Dennis

BBW Centre Band: Top honours for cream of Cornwall - St. DennisIt’s been a year of roller-coaster success for the West of England band - St. Dennis, which took top Section 1 honours at the West of England Regional Championships in March from a number one draw - the only Cornish...read more


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