Sunday 10 November 2019

'Lago - The Music of Simon Kerwin'

A new CD has just been released by Rothwell Temperance Band in order to raise funds to support cancer patients at Leeds Cancer Centre. Featuring the music of Simon Kerwin, the CD 'Lago — The Music of Simon Kerwin' is the brainchild of Tabby Kerwin, in memory of her husband, who...read more

Sunday 10 November 2019

2019 SWBBA Annual Championship

Congratulations to Camborne as the Cornish band secured a hat-trick of wins at the recent 73rd SWBBA Annual Championships. Drawn last in the competition, the band gave a tremendous performance of Phillip Sparke's 'Harmony Music', under the skillful direction of MD Kevin McKenzie. Adjudicator Chris Binns stated, "The playing was of...read more

Sunday 10 November 2019

Foden's Solo Contest

On Saturday 2nd November Foden’s Band held their annual Solo and Ensemble competition at Sandbach School attracting 135 competitors across 16 sections. Speaking about the contest Andrew Rolfe from Foden’s commented, “We would like to thank all those competitors and supporters who attended our 9th annual contest which included a...read more

Thursday 7 November 2019

Midlands Area Judges Announced

Contest organisers have announced the names of the adjudicators for the 2020 Midlands Regional Championships. The contest will be held at Bedworth Civic Hall and Kenilworth School on the weekend of the 7th/8th March. The judging panel will comprise of Steve Sykes, Alan Morrison, Chris Wormald, Mark Wilkinson, Brian Rostron and...read more

Thursday 7 November 2019

Hopkins signs for Crofton

Crofton Silver Band are delighted to announce the signing of Dale Hopkins on First Horn as they continue to strengthen ahead of their first year competing in the Championship Section. Dale brings with him a wealth of top flight banding experience, on Solo and First Horn, having moved from Derbyshire to...read more

Sunday 3 November 2019

Oberösterreich wins the Austrian National title

Three bands competed on stage at the Haus der Musik in Innsbruck, performing the set work of ‘Titan's Progress’ by Hermann Pallhuber as well as an own choice test piece. Under the magnificent direction of Ian Porthouse, Brass Band Oberösterreich comfortably won both parts of the competition. The adjudicating panel of...read more

Sunday 3 November 2019

2019 Siddis Brass Entertainment Championship

The Siddis Brass Entertainment Championship, held in Stavanger’s impressive Konserthus this weekend, was won in fine style by Eikanger. Since its inception in 1983 the competition has gained a renowned reputation for innovation, with bands given one mark (out of 100) for musical content and quality, and one mark (out of...read more


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