Tuesday 25 October 2022

Wychavon Line-up Announced

The Wychavon Festival of Brass Championship will take place on Saturday 29th October at the De Montfort School in Evesham. Bands will compete across five sections, vying for generous prize funds and multiple awards on offer throughout the day. Twenty bands in the Championship Section will try to impress adjudicator Philip...read more

Tuesday 25 October 2022

New Principal at GUS

The GUS Band has appointed James Screaton as its new principal cornet. Graduating from the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, James has played with the band since 2015 occupying both the bumper-up and soprano seats. Band Chairperson, Dave Elliot-Smith stated, "James is such a talented musician, and all-round great bandsperson. He played...read more

Tuesday 25 October 2022

ODDBA Entertainment

The Oxfordshire & District Brass Band Association Entertainment contest will take place next month at Marlborough School in Woodstock. The Oxfordshire & District Brass Band Association Entertainment contest will take place next month at Marlborough School in Woodstock in Oxfordshire (OX20 1LP). On Sunday...read more

Tuesday 25 October 2022

Successful Brass Band Conference

Last weekend saw the return of The Brass Band Conference as an in-person event, providing the opportunity for banders from across the country to learn, share, and network. After going online during the pandemic, the annual conference has now established itself as a hybrid event, with the additional option of...read more

Tuesday 25 October 2022

Death of Brass In Concert’s Jackie Beere

BBW is sad to report the death of Jacqueline Beere following a long and bravely fought illness. Jackie and her husband, Paul, have been involved with the Brass in Concert Championship since it was established in 1977, and been instrumental in developing what is now the premier entertainment championship from...read more

Monday 24 October 2022

Perth Challengers Announced

The line-ups for the forthcoming Scottish Open and Band Supplies Scottish Challenge Shield Championships have been provisionally confirmed. Both events form part of the 2022 contest season organised by the Scottish Brass Band Association. The own-choice Band Supplies Scottish Challenge Shield I open to bands in Sections 1 to 4...read more

Monday 24 October 2022

Careers and Opportunities at BBE

Brass Bands England is seeking to appoint a Fundraising Manager to join its staff team. This is a position that can be delivered remotely, based at the Brass Bands England HQ in Barnsley or as a hybrid role. Members of the team are currently based in locations across the UK...read more


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