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Wednesday 13 July 2022

Exmouth Festival extends entry deadline

The closing date for the Exmouth Festival of Brass, which is due to take place on Saturday 3rd September, has been extended. It is understood that uptake has been slow at present and that the SWBBA organisers hope that a later closing date will encourage more bands to commit to...read more

Wednesday 13 July 2022

Easington builds on 2022 Success

After claiming their place at the Albert Hall National Finals for the first time since 1987, the Bolsover Entertainment champion has now also broken into the top 50 of the 4BR World Rankings. Central to that has been a successful recruitment policy that has several highly experienced performers attracted to...read more

Wednesday 13 July 2022

‘Brassed On!’ at Barnsley’s Big Weekend

Black Dyke, Grimethorpe Colliery and WFEL Fairey Band will take part in Barnsley’s 'Big Weekend' on Saturday 16th July. The bands will entertain as part of a 'Brass Festival' contribution to diverse range of attractions taking place throughout the weekend in the town centre. The town centre will come to life...read more

Wednesday 13 July 2022

Conducting opportunities at the BBSS

The Brass Band Band Summer School (BBSS) is getting set for its first in person course since 2019 and will be accepting conducting delegates, who will have the opportunity to hone their skills in front of a band with BBSS Musical Director and Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama...read more

Monday 11 July 2022

Leyland welcomes back Culross

The Leyland Band has announced the return of Iain Culross as principal cornet. Iain previously held the role from 2016-2018 and will now take over from Cedric Ritler, who has returned to Switzerland after completing his studies at the Royal Northern College of Music. Commenting on his return Iain stated,...read more

Monday 11 July 2022

Purkiss joins Carlton Main Frickley

Carlton Main Frickley has announced the appointment of David Purkiss to work alongside Professional Conductor, Allan Withington in preparation for the British Open Championship. A graduate of The Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, David has gained widespread experience over a career that started with him playing within the Salvation Army and...read more

Monday 11 July 2022

NYBBS Open Day 2022

Young brass and percussion musicians considering joining the National Youth Brass Band of Scotland (NYBBS) can find out more about the organisation and how it works for their benefit at the organisation's annual residential summer course next month. A special Open Day will be held on Thursday 4th August at...read more