Sunday 1 December 2019

Band Supplies Scottish Challenge 2019

Congratulations to The Unison Kinneil Band who completed the year with a fine victory at the Band Supplies Scottish Challenge Shield in Perth. The band’s performance of Peter Graham's 'Metropolis 1927' under conductor Chris Shanks saw them claim the trophy, by a margin of two points,plus £300 first prize ahead of...read more

Sunday 1 December 2019

Pre-sale of 2020 European tickets available

The European Brass Band Association (EBBA) and the organising committee of the 2020 European Brass Band Championships in Palanga have announced a pre-sale of 500 combination-tickets for the festival event. These tickets will go on pre-sale tomorrow (2nd December) giving access to both the set-work and own-choice elements of the Championship...read more

Sunday 1 December 2019

Katrina departs Black Dyke

News has reached Brass Band World that star baritone soloist and Yamaha artist, Katrina Marzella, has relinquished her position of solo baritone at Black Dyke. Katrina Marzella revealed: “I am excited to share the news that I am expecting our second child in May 2020. My husband Brenden Wheeler and I are...read more

Sunday 24 November 2019

Sixth Win for Whitburn

It was another exciting weekend in Perth for the Scottish Open with Whitburn declared the winners, under the direction of Professor Nicholas Childs. There were several fine performances at the Perth Concert Hall throughout the day, but it was the Cooperation Band under Michael Fowles really set the bar high from...read more

Sunday 24 November 2019

High Five for Valaisia

The impressive Auditorium Stravinsky in Montreux hosted 63 bands during the weekend for the Swiss Nationals. In the Excellence division there were ten superb performances of Philip Wilby’s ‘Jazz’ yesterday and own choice works showcased today, with the victory spoils going to Valaisia and their conductor Arsene Duc. This is the...read more

Friday 22 November 2019

European Youth Brass Band Contest 2020

Youth bands from across Europe are invited to apply for a place at the European Youth Brass Band Contest 2020. The event will provide a platform for Europe’s finest youth brass bands to perform a programme of musical excellence which is also entertaining in a competitive environment. Organisers hope this will...read more

Friday 22 November 2019

Marzella joins forces with Halle Brass 

Yamaha artist Katrina Marzella is joining forces with the Halle Brass Quintet as they take part in a 'Big Brass Day!' on Sunday 1st December at Tadcaster Grammar School. The Black Dyke Baritone virtuoso and the world class brass ensemble will help young brass musicians to explore different styles of music,...read more


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