The results from the greatest free show on Earth are in, and this year Brighouse & Rastrick has claimed the hotly contested honours. In the Saddleworth and Oldham District Contest. With the traditional ‘Knight Templar’, the band secured the win with four top prizes in Uppermill, Diggle, Greenfield and Dobcross, a...read more
Congratulations to Prof John Wallace CBE, patron of the Scottish Brass Band Association, on receiving an honorary award from the International Trumpet Guild for his work within the global trumpet community. This prestigious award is the guild’s highest honour which recognises John’s outstanding contributions in trumpet performance, literature, teaching and culture....read more
Cornet legend Tom Paulin has donated boxes of his personal music collection to Dalmellington Band. Tom, a cornetist of outstanding ability who began his music career with Dalmellington, moved down to England where he was appointed principal cornet with many leading bands, including: CWS Manchester, GUS, Grimethorpe Colliery and Hammonds/Yorkshire Building...read more
The Brass Band Conductors’ Association has announced its ten outstanding semi-finalists selected for the 2025 BBCA Conducting Competition - the organisation's premier annual event. Following a competitive video audition round, these talented conductors have earned their place in the live semi-final stage. Meet the rising stars who will take centre...read more
Following an incredible response from the brass band community, Brass Bands England (BBE) can now announce the full shortlist for the Brass Bands England Awards 2025. Brass Band Conductor Award, supported by the Brass Band Conductors’ Association Kevin Jordan Katrina Marzella-Wheeler Steven Gordon Critchlow Thomas Dunne Adele Hudson Kyle Blake...read more
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 the contest. Ten bands across the...read more
Monday 16 June 2025
