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Friday 3 March 2017

Cory and Only Men Aloud reunite

'Brass and Voices @ the Movies' to headline Brass in Concert Festival The organisers of this year’s Brass in Concert Festival, to be staged at Sage Gateshead on the weekend of 18-19 November, have announced that defending champion Cory will present this year’s Gala Concert together with award-winning choir Only Men Aloud....read more

Tuesday 7 February 2017

NYBBGB to perform with LSO stars

The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain will perform at London's Barbican Centre with LSO star guest soloists - Philip Cobb, LSO principal trumpet & Peter Moore, LSO principal trombone The 80-strong National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain (NYBBGB), conducted by the Grammy award-winning conductor, Bramwell Tovey, of the Vancouver...read more

Tuesday 7 February 2017

New recording from Foden's

Foden's Band have now reached the 10th recording in their Patrons' Choice series. After a fire destroyed their bandroom in 2016, Foden's have dedicated this recording to all of the companies and individuals who have helped them get back on their feet. This new release entitled 'Patrons' Choice X' includes: Grand Fanfare;...read more

Tuesday 7 February 2017

New BBW edition out now!

February 2017 edition out now, featuring: THE BBW INTERVIEW – FRENCH FORCEOn the eve of the French National, Christopher Thomas chats to the principal cornet of Paris Opera and Paris Brass Band, Alexis Demailly, about his life, career, new CD and getting his country’s brass bands valued! RNCM FESTIVALJames McLeod, Richard Robinson...read more

Friday 20 January 2017

Regional test-piece workshop

Sunday, 22nd January at 1.00pmThe Association of Brass Band Adjudicators (AoBBA) will be hosting the 2017 Regional Test Piece Workshop this coming Sunday, 22nd January at 1.00pm. The event will be held at the Bailiff Bridge Community Centre, 1 Victoria Road, Bailiff Bridge, Brighouse (HD6 4DX) and is open to all...read more

Thursday 19 January 2017

New website for Cory

Cory Band has a new website. Commenting on the new online offering, Musical Director Philip Harper told BBW: “We’re very excited by this development which will help to enhance and reflect our position as leaders in the world of brass bands. “We hope our new site will have immediate impact with all...read more

Monday 9 January 2017

Brass at the Guild adjudicators announced

Lancashire Contests are delighted to announce the list of competing bands and adjudicators for Brass at the Guild, which will take place at The Guild Hall, Preston on Sunday 29th January. The competing bands in Championship through to Section 4 will have the opportunity to showcase either their set work for the...read more