Mark Bromley, CEO of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain has announced that the organisation is delighted by the worldwide response to its Young Composer Competition.
The entry date closed at midnight on the 31st December, with 28 entries looking to claim the first prize of £1,000. NYBBGG...read more
An old bass drum belonging to Dalkeith & Monktonhall Brass Band has been refurbished by experts on the BBC television programme The Repair Shop. Band members discovered the drum, believed to be some 100 years old, while they were moving to new rehearsal premises in September 2021. The team felt...read more
Four members of Selkirk Silver Band have been recognised for their service to the brass band movement. The foursome has received medals from the Scottish Brass Band Association (SBBA) to mark their outstanding contribution to the banding community and, in particular, Selkirk Silver.
John Stratford has been presented with SBBA...read more
Campbeltown Brass and National Youth Brass Band of Scotland solo horn player Mae Barr has been appointed a Geneva Young Ambassador. As part of the company’s initiative with the Geneva Foundation to encourage grassroots brass banding by supporting young stars, Geneva Instruments has announced that it has welcomed Mae to...read more
With returns to band rehearsals and a new school term just begun, now is the perfect time to register onto one of Brass Band England’s training and networking events taking place from January right up until the end of the season. The busy schedule sees a varied programme, which includes...read more
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Saturday 14 January 2023
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