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Sunday 1 September 2024

Half Century Celebrations for Taylor

The KNDS Fairey Band will be celebrating the extraordinary 50-year musical career of cornet star Brian Taylor with a special concert at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester on Saturday 19th October (7.30pm). The evening will be led by Musical Director Phil Chalk alongside distinguished guest conductor, James Gourlay....read more

Sunday 1 September 2024

Open Rehearsals for British Open Championships

A number open rehearsals are being held this week, as bands prepare for their assault on the 170th British Open Championships. Bands will be showcasing their work on Jan Van der Roost's 'The Lost Circle' test-piece ahead of the contest performance on Saturday 7th September. All bands have asked that anyone...read more

Sunday 1 September 2024

Increased Prize Fund for British Open

Following a detailed evaluation, the Mortimer family, the owners and promoters of the British Open and Spring Festival Championships have announced significant changes to both events for 2024 and 2025. The aim is these modifications will enable the championships to be built on sustainable financial and musical foundations as well as...read more

Sunday 1 September 2024

Spring Festival Tests Announced

The Mortimer family, the owners and promoters of the British Open series of competitions have announced details of the trio of test-pieces that are to be used at the 2025 Spring Festival. The Championships will be held at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool on Saturday May 10th. The family...read more

Sunday 1 September 2024

Black Dyke Open Preview

In advance of the band’s appearance at the upcoming British Open Brass Band Championships in the Symphony Hall, Birmingham, Black Dyke Band are offering supporters the opportunity to join them in their preparations. The band will be presenting their open rehearsal in Morley Town Hall at 8.00pm on Wednesday...read more

Thursday 29 August 2024

BTS Festival 2024

The British Trombone Society will hold its annual British Trombone Festival at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire on 26th to 27th October. The BTS has confirmed that this year’s artists and groups will include Peter Moore, Josh Cirtina, Bones Apart, Chris Augustine, GALSI, Callum Au, Emily White, Jeremy Price, RBC Jazz Orchestra...read more

Thursday 29 August 2024

Double Return to Hammonds

Hammonds Band has announced the signing of two former players to boost its Open campaign. Vicki Kennedy and David Smith return on solo cornet and Eb tuba respectively. Speaking about their arrival, MD, Morgan Griffiths said, "I'm delighted to be welcoming them both back for the British Open." For more...read more