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Wednesday 19 February 2020

2020 Scottish Youth, Solo & Ensemble Championship

Adjudicator Owen Farr enjoyed a very high standard of playing on show at the recent Scottish Youth Solo & Ensemble Championship. The event was held at Livingston's Howden Park Centre, where following a day of fabulous performances, the Besson artist offered his thanks to the wonderful Gina Baker (accompanist) as well...read more

Wednesday 19 February 2020

Bandstand campaign continues in Todmorden

The Todmorden bandstand, built in 1914, was given Grade 2 listed status by Historic England in December last year after it faced potential demolition. It had been out of community use for over a decade, however, local campaigners have been working hard towards saving it and make a case for it...read more

Wednesday 19 February 2020

Ripon Entertainment Contest invites Entries

The popular Ripon Entertainment Contest will take place later this year on Saturday May 30th. The event is open to Third, Fourth, Youth and Unregistered bands and is held at the magnificent Ripon Cathedral. The day begins at 12.00 noon with an entry fee of entry fee £25. A spokesperson...read more

Wednesday 19 February 2020

Cross Keys suffers flood damage

Cross Keys Band in South Wales has unfortunately fallen victim to the widespread flood damage caused throughout the country by Storm Dennis. Their bandroom is close to the banks of the Ebbw and Sirhowy Rivers and as the banks burst the band’s premises were flooded, ruining music and damaging instruments, mutes...read more

Wednesday 19 February 2020

Vollam to feature with NYCB

The National Youth Concert Band is holding its 2020 course during the Easter break, with the week concluding with a concert on Saturday 11th April at the Elgar Hall at Birmingham University. The Band will be led by Musical Director Jonathan Parkes and will feature the acclaimed BBC Symphony Orchestra trombonist,...read more

Wednesday 19 February 2020

RNCM Trombone Day

Join two of the country’s leading trombone players: RNCM tutors Katy Jones and Christian Jones, on Sunday 19 April for an inspiring day of learning. Designed for enthusiastic players of ABRSM Grade 6 or equivalent, participants will benefit from masterclasses and tuition, covering areas such as performance, technique and ensemble work....read more

Wednesday 19 February 2020

Welsh Open Brass Band Entertainment Championships

Whilst storm Dennis was wreaking havoc around the country, nine bands still braved it to compete at the Pavilion in Porthcawl for the Welsh Brass Band Entertainment Championships. The fair wind was blowing in Filton Concert’s direction with adjudicator Paul Holland and entertainment adjudicator David Francis placing them one point ahead...read more