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Thursday 28 October 2021

Carole Salter retires from BBE

Brass Bands England recently said farewell to long-serving Administration Officer, Carole Salter, who has retired from the organisation after 11 years’ service. Speaking about her contribution, BBE’s Chief Executive Officer Kenny Crookston commented: “Carole has been a permanent and welcome fixture at BBE for over a decade and, although she has...read more

Wednesday 27 October 2021

Willebroek Solo Contest 2022

On Saturday 23 October, a wonderful first edition of the Willebroek Solo Contest took place, with no fewer than 67 participants from 6 different countries in Europe competing in two halls. More than 5,600 enthusiasts followed this brass spectacle, both live and via online streaming. The prize pool appealed to the...read more

Wednesday 27 October 2021

NYBBGB Weston Conductors’ Competition Finalists

The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain, the UK’s leading brass bands for children and young people which next year celebrates its 70th anniversary, has announced the finalists who will take part in the Band’s inaugural conductors’ competition. The competition, supported by the Garfield Weston Foundation and created to provide...read more

Friday 22 October 2021

Butlin’s Registration Deadline Extended

The deadline for entering the Butlin’s Open Brass Band Festival 2022 has been extended by four weeks in order to allow bands sufficient time to make arrangements to enter the contest. All applications to perform will need to be submitted via the Brass Bands England by midnight on Saturday 20 November....read more

Friday 22 October 2021

Youth Champs Restrictions Relaxed

Applications for the National Youth Brass Band Championships of Great Britain are now open, with the event due to take place on 26 and 27 March 2022 at Corby Business Academy. Brass Bands England, which runs the Championships, has announced a number of changes to the 2022 event, put in place...read more

Thursday 21 October 2021

Musical Memories of the NYBBGB

The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain’s Director of Artistic Planning, Robert Childs issued a statement on the band’s ‘Alumni and Associates’ Facebook group thanking everyone who responded to the invitation to perform as part of a reunion band at the 2022 Butlin’s event. The statement reads: “Just a note...read more

Thursday 21 October 2021

Carlton Main signs Heartfield

Carlton Main Frickley has announced the signing of young trombone star, Joe Heartfield. Joe joins Carlton Main on Solo Trombone from Rothwell Temperance after three successful years with the Band. Joe has taken over the position from Matthew Brown who reluctantly stepped down from the position after relocating to Huntingdon. Carlton...read more