Flowers Band has announced two additions to its cornet section. Ian Roberts joined the band as Assistant Principal Cornet in January, and brings a wealth of experience having previously been Principal Cornet and Soprano of the Tredegar Band, and Assistant Principal Cornet, Flugel, and Soprano Cornet of the Cory Band. Notable...read more
An ensemble from Whitburn Band has featured in a popular BBC football show. Whitburn and the Whitburn Juniors Football Club were the focus of a short film in this week's episode of the BBC Scotland television programme ‘A View from the Terrace’. ‘Beauty in the Lower Leagues’ was broadcast on...read more
The 20205 Dublin Festival of Brass took place recently in the Dublin Jerome Performing Arts Center as ten bands gathered from three states to showcase a selection of repertoire and fine musicianship. The festival requested that bands select two pieces from a variety of options, including a fanfare, slow melody,...read more
A fabulous day of music-making took place in the brand new Dunfermline Learning Campus last weekend as the Fife Charities Band Association (FCBA) solos and ensembles competition made its return after a five-year hiatus. A total of 14 soloists and six ensembles performed for adjudicators Kenny Letham and Paul Drury....read more
Over 50 young musicians came to the Grimethorpe Youth Band Spring Workshop on Saturday 22nd March at Barnsley Civic. It was an inspiring day filled with music and fun for young players of all levels of experience. The young musicians also had the chance to play alongside members of...read more
The final instalment of this year’s Regional Championships took place this weekend in Durham, as 40 bands took to the Gala Theatre stage aiming to gain qualification to the National Finals. The Championship Section title was this year won convincingly by NASUWT Riverside from a number three draw. As it turns...read more
Saturday 29 March 2025
