The third edition of Black Dyke’s Big Brass Banding Quiz of the Lockdown is open for entries. Presented by Bb Bass star and band ‘general’ Matthew Routley the quiz comprises of twenty questions, which can be heard and viewed via video. Follow the link to watch and submit your answers: https://forms.gle/mm1Vmp8fqbuHBJbg6...read more
Brighouse and Rastrick has announced that this week the band will present a performance every night at 6pm. The performances are taken from the sell-out concert the band took part in in February in Ilkley. The concert items begin with Robert Browne Hall’s march ‘Death or Glory’.
Commenting on the initiative...read more
Rothwell Temperance has announced the signing of Neil Johnson as their new solo euphonium player. He will begin the role as soon as possible and takes over from Dan Morgan who is relocating to Bristol with his girlfriend.
Musical Director Dave Roberts commented, "We would all like to thank Dan...read more
The North American Brass Band Association (NABBA) has announced the list of set-works that will be used at their 2021 National Championship. Paul Lovatt-Cooper has been commissioned to write the Championship Section set test piece, with a further new British contribution coming in the form of ‘Grieg Variations’ by Jonathan Bates...read more
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the 2020 course, which was to be held in its regular location of Leeuwarden in the Netherlands had to be cancelled. Determined to find a solution Allan and Course Administrator Anja Abma have decided to make it a digital course instead. The 12th course will now...read more
The organisers of the 2020 Netherlands National Championships (NBK) have announced the five test-pieces to be used if the contest goes ahead this November. The 40th National Championship is currently scheduled for the 6th & 7th November at the TivoliVredenburg in Utrecht.
Pieter van Diepen, Chairman of the NBK stated:...read more