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Sunday 23 February 2020

Foden’s Patrons Concert

On Tuesday 18th February Foden's held their annual Patrons Concert to a packed Sandbach School which gave the band chance to thank 500 loyal supporters. The Patrons Society now celebrates 32 years of continued support to the band. Once again the audience were treated to an entertaining and varied programme under...read more

Sunday 23 February 2020

Tredegar hopes to boost funds with Rhydian Jenkins

In order to raise funds for their appearance at the European Championships, Tredegar Band are hosting a concert featuring award winning Tenor Soloist Rhydian Jenkins. Rhydian, a talented tenor is the winner of the 2019 Bryn Terfel Urdd Scholarship. The 22-year-old from Maesteg is studying vocal and performance at the...read more

Sunday 23 February 2020

Bon-Accord Bands launch new Website

Aberdeen’s Bon-Accord Silver Bands have announced the launch of a brand-new website. Featuring news, reviews and events the band hopes to increase its visibility in the local area and attract some new players to its ranks. Bon-Accord Silver Band has two brass bands - the Bon-Accord Silver Band and the Bon-Accord...read more

Sunday 23 February 2020

High Five for Foden’s

The area contests got underway this weekend, starting in tremendous fashion at the Winter Gardens, Blackpool. Congratulations go to Foden’s on winning the North West Regional Championships. Although the Sandbach band have unprecedented success at the contest, they did not rest on their laurels and produced a fantastic performance Philip Sparke’s...read more

Wednesday 19 February 2020

Saxhorn Fest 2020

Saxhorn Fest 2020 was held at Catterick Garrison in North Yorkshire on Friday 14th and Saturday 15th February. Now in its third year of existence, this fun and educational festival for Tenor Horn and Baritone Horn players was established to promote these instruments and bring together a range of people,...read more

Wednesday 19 February 2020

NABBC opens applications for 2020 Conductors Contest

The National Association of Brass Band Conductors (NABBC) has announced that, for the fifth year, it will once again be holding its National Conducting Competition, with the Final taking place on 13 June at Eccles Town Hall following the Association's Annual General Meeting. The winner of the competition will receive the...read more

Wednesday 19 February 2020

Inspirational Swedish Central Band

Since its inception in 2018 the Swedish Central Band of the Salvation Arm has provided concerts in Orebro, Södertalje, Linköping, Varnamo, Uppsala and Stockholm. In March the band of former and active Salvationists will continue to meet for further performances under the direction of Guest Conductor Andreas Kratz. Commenting on...read more