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Thursday 5 May 2022

Elland Silver Band Summer Spectacular

Elland Silver Band are celebrating their return to live music making in spectacular fashion with a spectacular concert in Huddersfield Town Hall on Sunday 26th June, 2.30 – 4.30pm. The concert will feature performances from all six of the organisation’s musical groups, with over 100 musicians taking part from aged...read more

Thursday 5 May 2022

Roberts and Roche sign for Cory

Cory Band has made two new appointments with Ian Roberts joining on soprano cornet and Matt Roche augmenting the percussion team. Musical Director Philip Harper commented: “The arrival of Ian and Matt has put the cherry on top of what has already been a truly spectacular week for Cory. I’m...read more

Wednesday 4 May 2022

Euro Champion Study Day

Following on from another European contest victory for Cory, MD Philip Harper will reveal the secrets of how to win. A spokesperson for the band stated, “If you're serious about success for your band of any level, you need to get to this day.” If you want to improve your...read more

Wednesday 4 May 2022

Grimethorpe appoints Jamie Smith as Principal Cornet

Grimethorpe Colliery Band are delighted to announce that Jamie Smith has been appointed as the band’s Principal Cornet. Jamie has previously held the position of Principal Cornet with the Hammonds and Flowers Bands, as well as being Principal Cornet with the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain. He is...read more

Wednesday 4 May 2022

WFEL Fairey in National Lottery Jubilee Party

The WFEL Fairey Band will be part of the National Lottery’s Big Jubilee Street Party at the AO Arena. It will be aired by ITV and hosted by Jason Manford and Fleur East. The event, will combine exciting performance collaborations from some of the biggest names in music; Kaiser Chiefs, Tom...read more

Monday 2 May 2022

Cory Crowned European Champions

Defending champions Cory proved unbeatable again as they claimed victory at the long awaited European Brass Band Championships at Birmingham’s Symphony Hall. The band gave a superb performance of Philip Wilby’s set-test ‘Saints Triumphant’ on Saturday evening under the inimitable musical direction of Philip Harper. The audience and brass band aficionados...read more

Sunday 1 May 2022

2022 BIC Championship Draw

The draw for the 2022 Brass in Concert Championships was made before the EBBF Gala Concert in Birmingham. Led by Brass Bands England CEO Kenny Crookston, in his role as adviser for the Brass in Concert event, the draws were made by David and Jenny Bennett, President and Lady President...read more