The 32nd Swiss Open Championships took place this weekend in the beautiful setting of the KKL Hall in Lucerne. The panel of adjudicators comprising, Carlo Balmelli, Ian Bousfield, Holger Bronner, Howard Lorriman and Stephen Roberts found much to admire in many of the bands’ performances, however the Championship title was...read more
The Brass Bands Archive has been awarded a grant to support the digitisation of the collection’s most fragile items. The Archive is a collection of music, programmes, books, recordings and memorabilia covering an array of brass band history. Whilst much of the collection is in a reasonably good condition, there...read more
Entry for the National Youth Brass Band Championships of Great Britain is now open to bands wishing to participate in the event. The event will take place at Stockport Grammar School, Greater Manchester, on Saturday 25 March 2023 and is open to youth bands of all levels in both competitive...read more
Congratulations to the Hepworth Band and MD Ryan Watkins on winning the Dr Martin Wainstone Cup contest held at Yarm School in Stockton on Tees last weekend. The band impressed judge Sheona Wade with George Allen’s march 'The Wizard', followed by horn soloist Georgia Woodhead performing 'Capriccio Brillante' and the...read more
The Willebroek Solo Competition is to return later this year, on 23rd October at Willebroek Municipal Theatre. In response to last year's event which attracted 67 competitors from six different countries, the 2022 event presents four age categories contests: Up to and including 12 years of age; 13 — 15...read more
2022 sees the 120th year since the birth of Harry Mortimer and 30 years since his passing. The Mortimer family were (and still are) the most famous name within the brass band community and made a significant impact on the history of Foden's. Harry Mortimer is probably the most 'well...read more
Thursday 29 September 2022
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